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Vehicle InspectorateThe Purpose of the MOT TestThe purpose of the mot test
is to ensure that vehicles over a prescribed age are checked at least once a
year to see that they comply with key roadworthiness and environmental
requirements. Once a successful test has
been carries out an MOT certificate will be issued. The test certificate relates only to the items checked during an MOT inspection and only at the time of the MOT test. This should not be regarded as:
The MOT Test The MOT test was introduced in Great Britain in 1960 when the 1960 test regulations came into operation. At the start it was confined to vehicles
that were 10 years old and more, but the testable age soon came down to 3
years for the first MOT and every year there after by April 1967. The motor (test) regulations 1960 soon
became known as the MOT.
At
the start it was limited to brakes, steering and lights, but soon got more and
more involved. 1968 Tyres 1969 Legal requirement of seat belts 1977 Wipers, washers, direction
indicators, stop lights, horn, exhaust system, body and chassis condition as
well as more seat belt checks. 1991 Petrol engine emission check,
anti-lock brakes, rear wheel bearings, rear wheel steering and rear seat
belts. 1992 More stricter tyre depth requirement. 1993 Rear fog lamp, hazard lights, number
plate lamps, driver’s view, body and load security, doors, registration
plates, fuel system, and mirrors. 1994 Diesel emission check. 1996 More stricter petrol emission checks. 1998 Seat belt installation check. 2004 tighter emissions on petrol cars 2005 MOT computerization The is just a list of the significant changes and not a full list Pro-Tune - the complete solution to all your motoring needs |
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