§ Mr. Greville Jannerasked the Secretary of State for the Environment (1) what tests at present included in the MOT test ensure that the steering including the castor and kingpin angles and the track are correctly set up;
(2) whether he will introduce a steering geometry test into the MOT test;
(3) whether he will introduce a wheel alignment check into the MOT test.
§ Dr. GilbertThe inspection of a vehicle's steering mechanism and tyres is designed to ensure that it is roadworthy in terms of its steering characteristics. Elaborate checks of wheel alignment, steering geometry and kingpin angles would substantially increase the cost of the MOT test without conferring any significant benefit to road safety.