MOT

Six month MOT exemption will cause a spike in dangerous cars on the road

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Motorists have been granted a six-month exemption from MOT testing from today under new measures announced last week by the Department for Transport to help stem the impact of the coronavirus.  It says this will enable drivers and riders to to continue to travel to work where this absolutely cannot be done from home, or … Read more

Motorists granted a six-month exemption from MOT testing from 30 March

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Motorists granted a six-month exemption from MOT testing from 30 March under new coronavirus measures – here’s how to check your car is roadworthy MOT testing exemption from March 30 for cars, vans and motorcycles Drivers will be responsible for ensuring their vehicles are roadworthy Anyone found to be using unsafe cars will face prosecution, … Read more

Getting a car MOT tested during the coronavirus lockdown

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With strict restrictions in place to prevent people from leaving homes and gathering in groups, motorists with scheduled car maintenance might wonder if they can still have work carried out on their vehicles.  MOT tests, servicing, repairs, filling up with fuel and collecting motors just purchased will be top of the agenda for owners, especially … Read more

MOT suspension ended in Northern Ireland despite safety concerns for car lifts

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The suspension of MOTs in Northern Ireland has been lifted despite concerns about the safety of equipment at test centres. An investigation had earlier this week revealed that 48 out of the 55 vehicle lifts at garages for the National Car Tests (NCT) – the equivalent to the MOT in the UK – were found … Read more