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Majority of drivers against relaxing MOT rules – survey

Drivers have serious concerns about Government proposals to relax MOT rules to ease the cost-of-living crisis, a new survey suggests. More than half of respondents (55%) to an RAC poll of 1,435 motorists said they felt halving the frequency of the ...

22 Sept 2022 at 01:01

Grant Shapps refuses to rule out relaxing MOT rules

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has refused to rule out relaxing MOT rules for motorists to ease the UK’s cost of living crisis. Mr Shapps is reportedly considering allowing vehicles to only need an MOT every two years, rather than annually. The ...

27 Apr 2022 at 13:25

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MOT test could be extended to ease cost of living crisis

Vehicles may only need to have an MOT test every two years under proposals being considered by the government to ease the UK’s cost of living crisis. Two cabinet sources told the BBC that Transport Secretary Grant Shapps proposed to the cabinet ...

27 Apr 2022 at 11:25

More than two-thirds of car owners oppose relaxation of MOT rules – survey

More than two-thirds of UK car owners believe a proposed relaxation of MOT rules would put lives in danger, a new survey suggests. Some 67% of respondents to a poll commissioned by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) opposed ...

22 Mar 2023 at 00:01

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Brakes and tyres behind most ‘dangerous’ MOT faults

Issues with tyres and brakes are the source of the ‘most serious’ MOT failures, according to new data. Though problems with lights, reflectors and indicators are the most common reasons that cars fail their MOT, it is issues with tyres and ...

13 Mar 2023 at 09:33

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'Positive progress' on MOT backlog

A Foyle MLA has welcomed what he described as "positive progress" on the MOT backlog and additional test centre at Campsie. Pádraig Delargy (Sinn Féin) said the improvement followed recent discussions with the Driver and Vehicle Agency ...

13 Jul 2023 at 11:33

Northern Ireland

High Court to hear legal challenge over car emissions testing

A legal challenge has been launched against the Department for Infrastructure (DFI) for its alleged failure to carry out emissions testing on cars. Environmental justice groups and the Northern Ireland children’s rights watchdog are ...

21 Sept 2023 at 00:01

Government drops proposed relaxation of MOT rules

A proposed relaxation of MOT rules has been dropped by the Government. Roads minister Guy Opperman said the Department for Transport (DfT) has “listened to drivers and industry”. In January last year, the DfT launched a ...

25 Jan 2024 at 15:23

Motoring News

Yearly MOT tests to remain after government consultation winds up

Proposals to move MOTs to a two-year requirement have been quashed as a government consultation comes to a close. The consultation, which was launched in January 2023, was introduced to see whether extending the time ...

25 Jan 2024 at 10:42

MOT rules could be eased to cut costs for drivers

Owners of new cars, motorbikes and vans could be permitted to delay their vehicle’s first MOT by a year under Government plans to cut costs for drivers. The Department for Transport said it has launched a ...

18 Jan 2023 at 10:58

Northern Ireland

Hairline cracks found on 16 lifts at Northern Ireland MOT centres

Small hairline cracks have been found at 16 lifts at MOT test centres across Northern Ireland, it has emerged. It comes after DUP MLA Deborah Erskine raised concerns at reports of cracks in the equipment ...

04 Mar 2024 at 17:35

Northern Ireland

Temporary exemption certificates to be considered amid long waits for MOT tests

Temporary exemption certificates and biennial MOT tests are among the measures to be considered amid spiralling waiting times for vehicle testing in Northern Ireland. Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd ...

11 Mar 2024 at 19:30

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