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Method of Inspection

Reason for Rejection

Tyres including spare should have not less than 2mm tread depth.

2mm will replace 1.6mm in the main MOT Testing Manual where stated

Spare wheel & tyre must be stored securely in the correct location and be compatible

1.      Check the tread pattern over the complete circumference of the tyre

2.      Check also that the tread depth meets the requirement using, as necessary, a depth gauge accepted for MOT testing

3.      Check that central three-quarters of the breadth of tread has a continuos around the entire outer circumference of the tyre.

1.      Check security

2.      Check serviceability to the same standards as fitted tyres

3.      Ensure bi  directional fitting

4.      Check size & specification

The grooves of the tread pattern are not at least 2mm throughout a continuous band comprising. The central three-quarters of the breadth of tread this band must be continuos around the entire outer circumference of the tyre.

1.  Under inflation

2.      In-secure

3.      Not serviceable as per fitted tyres

4.      Not bi-directional

5.   Different size or specification to fitted tyres except in the case of a manufacturer fitted space saver