New Consultation on proposals to make MoT tests fit for the future - by Dave Moss. The Department for Transport has launched a detailed two-part consultation seeking views on various options aimed at updating the MoT testing regime for cars, vans and motorcycles. Its declared intention is to ensure roadworthiness checks continue balancing costs to motorists against the need to ensure road safety, … [Read more...]
First MoT delay may affect road safety, says Tyresafe…
Extending MoT will increase the number of defective vehicles and tyres on Britain's roads, according to Tyresafe... They tell us: This week, the Department for Transport (DfT) and Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) announced a consultation on the proposal to ‘change the date at which the first MOT for new light vehicles is required from 3 to 4 years.’. The proposal comes as … [Read more...]
Drivers well aware of their MoT responsibilities
Motor Ombudsman study shows MOTs remain front of mind for drivers a year on from extension launch... Nearly 10 million vehicles were granted an MOT exemption during the first national lockdown to help stem the spread of Coronavirus Despite this volume of MOTs being postponed, a Motor Ombudsman-commissioned YouGov poll of UK drivers found that 89% knew when their car’s … [Read more...]
MoT Test extension revoked…
Robin Roberts gives an important update re. MoT tests... The automatic MOT extension will be revoked from 1 August. Motorists and riders must get their vehicle tested if its MoT has lapsed since March. RAC head of policy Nicholas Lyes said, “Extending MOT tests was the right short-term measure after a number of garages closed when all of us were asked to stay at home. But with many more … [Read more...]
News – More (‘chapter and verse’) on the MoT test moratorium
Coronavirus emergency brings MoT extensions for many vehicles… …by Dave Moss. With the Coronavirus crisis continuing to unfold, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has announced extensions to the duration of MoT certificates for some cars, vans and motorcycles. The extensions will apply to vehicles registered across England Scotland and Wales, and will continue until confirmed … [Read more...]
MoT failure repair costs are high; minimise by checking your car!
MOT failures are costing British drivers hundreds of pounds to fix – and get their cars back on the road. Motorists in the UK say they pay an average of £272 to correct faults that have been discovered on their cars during an MOT. With the price of an MOT capped at £54.85, this means motorists whose cars fail the first time round are hit in the pocket for an extra £326.85 A survey for the … [Read more...]