Are Japanese cars in miles or km?

Are Japanese Cars in Miles or Km?

Japanese imports sometimes present a minor challenge during UK MOT testing. While most odometers display miles, the testing system allows for both miles and kilometers, highlighting the need for testers to be vigilant when assessing vehicles from Japan, which often use kilometers.

The reason for this discrepancy lies in the different measurement systems used in Japan and the UK. Japan, like most of the world, uses the metric system, which is based on the kilometer (km). The UK, on the other hand, uses the imperial system, which is based on the mile.

This difference in measurement systems can lead to confusion when it comes to odometer readings. A vehicle’s odometer measures the distance it has traveled, and this distance can be displayed in either miles or kilometers. If a Japanese import’s odometer is displaying kilometers, it will need to be converted to miles before the MOT test can be completed.

The conversion from kilometers to miles is a simple one: 1 kilometer is equal to 0.621 miles. This means that a vehicle that has traveled 100 kilometers has traveled approximately 62.1 miles.

If you are unsure whether your Japanese import’s odometer is displaying miles or kilometers, you can check the vehicle’s owner’s manual. The owner’s manual will usually specify the measurement system that is used by the odometer.

It is important to note that some Japanese imports may have odometers that can be switched between miles and kilometers. If your vehicle’s odometer has this feature, you will need to make sure that it is set to miles before the MOT test can be completed.

By being aware of the different measurement systems used in Japan and the UK, you can avoid any confusion when it comes to odometer readings on Japanese imports. This will help to ensure that your vehicle passes its MOT test without any problems.

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