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Government decides against MOT change

The Government has announced that it has dropped plans to reduce the testing frequency for MOTs, the day after Pro-MOTe suggested proposals to end annual MOTs would put at risk up to 50,000 jobs in the retail motor trade.

1 Feb

Reducing MOT frequency would be dangerous and expensive, Pro-MOTe tells MPs

MPs from the Transport select committee have heard of the overwhelming opposition to Government plans to reduce the frequency of MOTs, according to Pro-MOTe.

18 Jan

Motorists reveal concerns for proposed MOT test change

GEM Motoring Assist has revealed that over half of UK drivers are against Government plans to change the annual MOT test

12 Jan

New-look MOT test could prove expensive for fleets

Changes to the MOT test from January 2012 are good news for safety but could end up landing fleets with hefty repair bills for equipment such as electric seat adjustment motors and electronic stability control (ESC) if they fall outside the manufacturer warranty.

14 Dec

MOT campaign wins new support

The Unite trade union, Drivers Edge UK and Autoglass have announced that they are to join the Pro-MOTe campaign launched last month to stop proposals to reduce MOT frequency.

21 Nov

Campaign launched to defend annual MOT test

Organisations representing motorists, road safety campaigners, cyclists, small businesses, insurers and the wider motor industry have joined forces to persuade the new Transport Secretary Justine Greening to rule out a reduction in the frequency of MOT testing.

27 Oct