The points that it covers is thus:
The body and vehicle structure
Is free from excessive corrosion or damage in specific areas and there are no sharp edges likely to cause injury.
The fuel System
Has no leaks and the fuel cap fastens and seals securely. The fuel cap will need to be opened so be sure the key is available.
The exhaust emissions
The vehicle meets the requirements for exhaust emissions, dependent on the age and fuel type of the vehicle.
The exhaust system
Is secure, complete, without serious leaks and silences effectively.
The seat belts
All belts installed are checked for type, condition, operation and security. All compulsory seat belts must be in place.
The seats
The front seats are secure. Front and rear backseats can be secured in the upright position.
Components to be inspected
The doors
Latch securely in closed position. Front doors should open from inside and outside the vehicle. Rear doors may need to be opened to gain access to testable items.
The mirrors
The minimum numbers are on the vehicle, their condition and security.
Load security
Boot or tailgate can be secured in the closed position.
The brakes
Their condition, operation and performance (efficiency test). Note the removal of the road wheels is not part of the test.
The tyres and wheels
Their condition, security, size, type and tread depth. Spare tyres are not inspected.
The registration plates
Their condition, security, characters correctly formed and spaced.
The lights
Their condition, operation and security. Headlamps for aim.
The bonnet
Securely latches in the closed position.
The wipers and washers
Operate to give the driver a clear view ahead.
The windscreen
Its condition and the driver’s view of the road.
The horn
Operates correctly and is of a suitable type.
The steering and suspension
Are of a satisfactory condition and operation.
The vehicle identification number (VIN)
Is on vehicles first used on or after 1 August 1980. Not more than one different VIN is displayed except on multistage build vehicles.
Quite a comprehensive list.
A week after I took possession of the Civic, the inevitable happened. Some bastard threw something out of their car window heading in the other direction. BANG! I thought some wankstain was shooting at me, but no it was just something hard hitting my windscreen, taking a crater out of it the size of Tiger Wood's divorce fund.
Over the next few days, this crater cracked the screen, right across the driver's view. Making it an MOT fail. Without an MOT, the car would seen be illegal to drive on the roads.
Crap.
Replacing it was thus a necessity, and because my insurance coverage wouldn't pay for it, the scrill had to come out of my own back burner.
The 2 guys showed up, and shit went down.
First things first, remove the trim clips around the windscreen.
Ready the new glass.
Cut the old glue, this is a PITA job.
Remove the wiper arms and lower trim panel.
Push the glass out from the inside. Incidentally, these two dudes were sound as a pound, and I would recommend http://www.jayswindscreens.co.uk/ to anyone. Shameless plug....
Now your screen is totally removed! I was tempted to take it for a spin, and pretend I was from ye olden dayes when people wore goggles and had those *parp parp!* horns.
Now it's time to scrape off and remove all the old shitty glue.
Application of new glue in progress.
Time now for the new glass to be placed.
Everything is back in place and looking DICK MISSILE!
Give the car a fucking good clean, and you're ready to go cruising the local high school picking up sluts.
NBD.
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