Government introduces consultation on MOT period for new vehicles

New Government consultation could see the time allowed before a vehicle's first MOT extended from three to four years

New Government consultation could see the time allowed before a vehicle’s first MOT extended from three to four years.

In an attempt to save the public money, the Department for Transport (DfT) and Driving Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) are considering new proposals which would extend the time period before a first MOT is needed for a new vehicle. More than 2.2 million cars each year have to undergo their first MOT test, which costs owners a maximum of £54.85.

The consultation came about from the DfT’s claims that improvements to manufacturing and technology mean that vehicles remain roadworthy for longer. Figures show that the number of three and four-year-old cars involved in accidents, where a vehicle defect was said to be a contributory factor, has fallen from 155 in 2006 to 57 in 2015.

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