A Class 7 vehicle MOT is used to test how roadworthy medium commercial vehicles are. The types of items checked are similar to those on the Class 4 test, but they'll also check the tyres are suitable for the vehicle's load capacity and the brakes are up to the job.
What is the difference between a 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. Class 4 MOTs can be booked online via the Protyre website.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. Class 4 MOTs can be booked online via the Protyre website.
What needs a class 7 MOT?
Class 7 MOTs apply to commercial vehicles that have a gross weight of between 3,000kg and 3,500kg - for example, larger versions of vans like the Mercedes Sprinter and Ford Transit.1 Feb 2021
What is a Group 7 MOT?
Class 7 MOTs are for commercial vehicles weighing between 3,000kg and 3,500kg design gross weight. The tests for both vehicle classes for the most part cover the same areas, but Class 7 MOTs allow for greater weights from heavier vehicles, checking that the tyres fitted are suitable for the load that they are carrying.
Do Halfords do Class 7 MOTs?
We offer Class 7 MOTs at dozens of our Autocentres nationwide, and our qualified Class 7 MOT centres are equipped with wider loading bays and five-tonne ramps for larger vehicles. To find your nearest Class 7 test centre, simply select Add to Basket above.
Does Kwik Fit do class 7 MOT?
At Kwik Fit we have a number of specially equipped centres approved by the DVSA to cater for Class 7 goods vehicles, including vans, high tops and flat-bed trucks. These centres include wider loading bays and improved access for larger vehicles.
How much does it cost for a class 7 MOT?
Vehicle class Maximum MOT fee
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Playbuses 5 £80.65
Class 5 vehicles (13 to 16 passenger seats) with a seatbelt installation check 5a £80.50
Class 5 vehicles (more than 16 passenger seats) with a seatbelt installation check 5a £124.50
Goods vehicles (over 3,000kg up to 3,500kg design gross weight) 7 £58.60
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 equipment is needed for MOT?
Equipment approved for MOT testing, including tyre tread-depth gauges, roller brake testers, headlamp aim testers, diesel smoke meters and decelerometers.