How big is an MOT bay?
The parking bays should be on hard standing ground each being not less than 7.0m in length by 3.0m in width and clearly marked by lines on the ground. Displaying a “Diesels Tested” here sign. Clear unobstructed access from the entrance of the building to the MoT testing equipment.
What is checked on a class 7 MOT?
During a Class 7 MOT, the assessor will look at many different elements of your vehicle. For example, they will pay attention to the brakes to determine their condition and operation. This includes service brakes, parking brakes, secondary brakes and anti-lock braking systems.
What is the difference between Class 4 and Class 7 MOT?
A class 4 MOT is the most common one and the MOT required on all passenger cars, whilst a class 7 MOT is usually carried out on commercial goods vehicles that carry between 3,000 kg and 3,500 kg in weight.
What use class is a MOT garage?
MOT centres are considered to be sui generis use class on the basis that the use only involves inspection and testing, not activities covered by the planning definition of an industrial process. By virtue of this the nature of the proposed use is considered to significantly differ from a B2 use.
What is a Class 7?
A Class 7 learner’s licence allows you to drive a Class 5 or 6 vehicle with someone over 18 who has a full Class 5 driver’s licence or higher. They must sit in the front passenger seat. This licence also allows you to drive a moped. You cannot drive with more people than there are seat belts in your vehicle.
Does Kwik Fit do class 7 MOT?
If you need an MOT for your van or light commercial vehicle, at Kwik Fit we have a number of MOT test centres with facilities especially designed to carry out class 7 MOTs on vehicles weighing 3,000-3,500kg. Contact your local Class 7 MOT centre to book.
What is the minimum headroom required for a Class 7 MOT Bay?
A class 7 MoT bay has a minimum headroom requirement of 4.8 metres from the lift platform when in the fully lowered position with a class 4 MoT bay having a minimum headroom requirement of 3.8 metres measured from the platform surfaces when fully lowered.
What equipment do I need to upgrade a class four pit?
Great for upgrading your existing Class Four or Class Seven pit to an (ATL) (OPTL) MOT bay. 2 x Hydraulic Play Detectors. 1 x Control Box.
What is the minimum clearance for an MOT test Bay?
Mot bays should be adequately illuminated. Your MoT bay should have a clearance of at least 1.0 metre at the front end of lift 1.5 metres at the rear of a lift or pit to any entrance/exit door or wall. Your MoT equipment package cannot have walls or partitions inbetween adjacent MoT test bays.
What are the dimensions of a Class 7 brake test Bay?
Class 7 minimum dimensions required One person testing Up to 3.5 tonnes gross vehicle weight Entrance to bay to be 3.2m high x 3m or 3.5m wide (dependant on brake tester position) Overall bay width 4.2m (i.e. 2.1m either side of the lift longitudinal centreline) Brake tester standing area to be 3.5m wide by 14.0m long (i.e. 7.0m
