MOT & BASIC Servicing

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Checks carried out:

• Fit seat cover & floor mat
• Drain oil & refill
• Replace oil filter
• Check for general oil leaks – report serious leaks
• Check for timing belt replacement interval & report
• Check radiator condition & security & report
• Check the condition of the radiator cap
• Check coolant hoses for leaks & condition, check securing clips for tightness & report
• Visually inspect expansion tank for leaks & cap security
• Check electric cooling fan for operation where applicable
• Check condition & tension of serpentine/Auxiliary belts (not timing/cam belt)
• Replace Cabin filter
• Report if spark plugs are due to be changed (visually & by mileage)
• Check & record coolant strength/ top up as required
• Check fuel cap condition
• Check visual conditions of fuel lines
• Check clutch operation
• Check up & top up brake fluid
• Check driveshaft gaiters & report
• Check prop/driveshaft/joints & grease nipples where fitted
• Check & top up axle &/or transaxle oil (if applicable)
• Check operation of exterior lights
• Check operation of interior lights
• Check headlamp alignment & advise
• Check horn

• Check diesel heater plug indicator operation where fitted
• Check battery security & lubricate terminals
• Top up battery (where applicable)
• Visually inspect HT leads /distributor cap/coil pack(s) (where applicable)
• Check/top-up PAS fluid reservoir
• Check steering/suspension components for wear & corrosion
• Check steering rack gaiters condition & report
• Check wheel bearings for excessive noise &/or play
• Check shock absorber condition & report any leaks as necessary
• Grease steering/suspension
• Inspect exhaust system for leaks, supports & corrosion
• Visual smoke check (diesel only)
• Check brake pads for wear & report
• Check brake callipers for fluid leaks & security
• Check brake shoes for wear (if applicable)
• Check brake load sensing valve for operation &/or leaks
• Inspect wheel cylinders for correct operation & leaks
• Visually check brakes hydraulic system for leaks & report
• Check parking brake linkages & travel & report
• Check brake discs/drums for wear, corrosion & pitting & report
• Test & report brake fluid boiling point
• Check brake servo operation
• Check for warning lamps & report
• Remove wheels
• Check tyre size & fitted according to sidewall instructions
• Check tyre condition & tread depth & report (see overleaf)
• Check & adjust tyre pressures as necessary
• Set wheel nut torques to correct setting
• Check windscreen wipers (front & rear) condition & report
• Check windscreen washer operation & top-up if required
• Check windscreen for chips/cracks
• Check wing & interior mirrors condition
• Check number plate condition
• Check pollen/cabin filter condition & report
• Check all seat belts
• Lubricate all door hinges
• Lubricate bonnet catch
• Reset service indicator (subject to data)
• Stamp service history record
• Remove seat cover & floor mat
• Wash & Vac service
• MOT Included