Bbc

[LeyaFalcon]

Click bait! Here I thought I was going to get a discussion about big black cock

 

[cometcomma]

I do not have a bbc

 

[Chopper3000]

I thought you were shittin' me with this till I looked it up. There are people paid to go around with devices to detect TV use. A database is maintained. Searches of the premises for violators. Paying money to watch Benny Hill. That is insane.

Don't get me started on cars..... In the UK any car over three years old has to undergo an MOT test once a year. This costs around £50. Anything found wrong then the test is a failure and has to be put right (more additional cost). The MOT test consists of the following:

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: Front, rear, brake, fog, indicator and registration plate lights and rear reflectors must: Be correctly positioned and secure. Not be obscured. Be in good condition. Show the correct colour (a bluish tinge to front headlights is acceptable as long as the predominant colour is white). Not be adversely affected by the operation of any other light. Illuminate with a single operation of the switch. Pairs of lights must emit light of the same colour, size and shape.Headlight aim (both dip beam and main beam) should be below the horizontal, so as not to dazzle other drivers.

Horn: The horn must emit a continuous uniform note and must be loud enough to be heard by another road user.

Battery: The battery must be secure and not show any signs of leaking electrolyte.

Electrical wiring: Wiring should be secure and must not be damaged to the point where it is likely to short circuit or become detached.

Steering: The tester will check the strength and condition of the steering wheel by pushing the steering in various directions and inspecting for wear or damage to the steering components. If your steering has a locking device, it'll be tested to ensure it only locks when the engine is not running. Vehicles with power steering must have at least the minimum level of power steering fluid in the reservoir.

Suspension: Suspension components and shock absorbers will be checked for excessive corrosion, distortion and fractures.

Brakes: The overall condition of the brakes, pedals and levers are inspected, as well as any relevant warning lights. A brake performance test will be carried out to test brake efficiency.

Tyres: The tyre must be of an appropriate speed and load rating for the vehicle. Tread depth must not be below the legal limit of 1.6mm, and tyres will be examined for cuts in excess of 25mm, lumps, bulges, tears, exposure of the cord and tread separation. For vehicles with run-flat tyres, the warning light must operate correctly. Road wheels must be in good general condition.

Seat belts and restraint systems: Each seat belt (including the attachment and adjustment fittings) will be checked for its security and condition.

Body: A general inspection is made of the body, chassis, engine mountings, seats and doors. All components must be free from excessive corrosion and must not have any sharp edges that might cause injury.

Registration plates: A registration plate must be fitted at the front and rear. The plates must be secure and clearly legible to someone standing 20 metres away from the car. The characters on the plate must be correctly formed and spaced and not likely to be misread.

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN): Every vehicle must permanently display a legible VIN, either on a VIN plate secured to the vehicle, or stamped or etched on the body or chassis.

Speedometer: A speedometer must be fitted, and the tester will check that it can be illuminated. It does not matter if the dial glass is cracked as long as the speed can be read.

Exhaust system: The exhaust system will be inspected to ensure it is secure and doesn't leak. If your vehicle was originally fitted with a catalytic converter, it must still be present.

Fuel system: The fuel system will be checked for leaks and the tank cap must seal properly.

Emissions: The tester will use a gas analyser probe while the engine is running to test the smoke emitted from the exhaust. Emissions of carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons must fall within the legal limit. The tester will make a visual check for excessive dense blue or black smoke emitted from the exhaust, which is a cause for MOT failure.

Mirrors and wipers: Rear view mirrors and wing mirrors must be secure and provide adequate views to the rear and side. Wipers and washers must sweep a wide enough area to give the driver an adequate view of the road

Windscreen: In the area of the windscreen directly in front of the driver, there must not be any damage or obstruction to the view larger than 10mm. Outside this area (but within the swept area), there must not be any damage or other obstruction larger than 40mm.


No MOT test certificate means you cannot get car insurance. Car insurance is mandatory for all vehicles. You cannot drive a car in the UK without car insurance or an MOT certificate (if the car is older than three years old). Then on top of this we have to pay road tax as well. Road tax depending on the car CO2 emissions can be anything from £0 to £2000 per year. If you car does not have any of this documentation you will be fined and get points on your license or even loose your license. To top it all off we pay more than double what you in the US pay for petrol (gasoline). Happy days.