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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

Young drivers delay car repairs to save money

Young drivers are delaying car repairs in an attempt to save money, a new survey suggests. An RAC poll of 3,102 motorists indicated that 37% of those aged 17-24 are putting off work to mend their vehicles as the cost-of-living crisis bites. This ...

02 Nov 2022 at 01:01

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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 (DVA) on ...

13 Jul 2023 at 11:33

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 consultation on proposals to require ...

18 Jan 2023 at 10:58

More than a fifth of MOTs were failed last year

More than one in five vehicle MOT tests in Britain ended in failure last year, new figures show. Some 9.9 million out of the 43.7 million tests conducted in 2023 were unsuccessful, according to analysis of Government figures by motoring ...

18 Sept 2024 at 00:01

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Pre-MOT checks can help you save time and money

Once your car turns three-years-old, it will need an annual MOT test – or Ministry Of Transport test. The MOT test checks to see if your car is road-worthy. It will assess your car’s suspension, mechanicals, lights, emissions and ...

15 Mar 2024 at 16:38

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 ...

22 Mar 2023 at 00:01

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What to look out for when buying a used car?

Used cars are a tempting proposition because of their lower asking prices. However, there are thousands of cars on the second-hand market which could be hiding a secret past, putting you out of pocket and leaving you with a ...

17 Mar 2025 at 12:33

Drivers avoiding MOTs and using faulty tyres to save money – survey

A fifth (20%) of drivers aged under 44 admit to breaking the law by using faulty tyres or avoiding an MOT, a new survey suggests. Some 10% of motorists of all ages are guilty of at least one of these actions, according to ...

04 Nov 2024 at 00:01

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MOT exemptions considered amid backlog in Northern Ireland testing

Temporary MOT exemptions being considered to address the testing backlog in Northern Ireland could be valid for a year, the Infrastructure Minister has said. John O’Dowd also said while a move to biennial testing in the ...

13 Mar 2024 at 17:07

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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 ...

13 Mar 2023 at 09:33

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 ...

25 Jan 2024 at 15:23

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