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If you would like to book an MOT on-line
click here or phone us on
01322 614044.
If you would like to check your MOT status for
FREE
please
click here.
If you have lost your current MOT
certificate and would like a duplicate we can provide one for you for £10 plus
VAT no matter where you have had your vehicle tested.
Our Ministry Approved VOSA MOT
Testers:
Barry Chantler
Louis Avery
Ray Young
Keith Langley
Peter James
A little bit of MOT History
1960 The MOT test was introduced for vehicles over 10
years old covering brakes, lights and steering
1962 The Commercial Vehicle test was put into operation. A Valid MOT certificate
was now needed in order to obtain a tax disc
1965 Brake stop lamps were made compulsory in the UK All new cars must have
flashing turn indicators from 1st September
1967 An annual MOT test for all cars over three years old, replaced the ten year
requirement introduced in 1960
1968 New tyre tread regulations required 1mm of tread across three-quarters of
its width. Tyre checks were now added to the MOT test
1975 Front number plates on motorcycles were abolished
1978 MOT test now includes windscreen washers, wipers,
indicators, spotlights, horn, body structure and exhaust
systems
1983 MOT test for taxis and vehicles with more than eight passenger seats
reduced to vehicles over one year old
1991 MOT test to include petrol emissions, anti-lock
braking and rear seat belts
1992 Minimum tyre tread depth is increased from 1mm to 1.6mm
1993 MOT test extended to cover many smaller items including rear fog lamps,
registration plates and mirrors
1994 MOT test includes diesel emissions.
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