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DVSA confirms MOT rule change to tackle fraudulent MOT certificates

New research from Halfords shows three per cent of motorists have skipped their MOT in the past year, equating to around 1.2 million vehicles New research from Halfords shows three per cent of motorists have skipped their MOT in the past year, equating to around 1.2 million vehicles
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Warning to drivers as research reveals 1.2 million cars on UK roads have no MOT

Eric Smith, MOT scheme manager at Kwik Fit, says there are a few things that can catch out drivers when getting their car tested. Eric Smith, MOT scheme manager at Kwik Fit, says there are a few things that can catch out drivers when getting their car tested.
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Drivers urged to carry out simple checks as 'easily avoidable' MOT failures rise

Driving on UK roads without a valid MOT certificate is illegal, with motorists facing a fine of up to £1,000 if they do Driving on UK roads without a valid MOT certificate is illegal, with motorists facing a fine of up to £1,000 if they do
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MOT warning to 7.6 million drivers at risk of £1,000 fines

As soon as your car hits three years-old, it will need an MOT before its birthday each year As soon as your car hits three years-old, it will need an MOT before its birthday each year
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Millions of drivers at risk of £1,000 MOT fine - how you can avoid it

Under new plans the time between MOT tests could increase from one year to two, and from three years to four for new cars Under new plans the time between MOT tests could increase from one year to two, and from three years to four for new cars
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Warning major change to MOT tests could make cars 'death traps on wheels'

Problems with your windscreen wipers could result in a fine (PA) Problems with your windscreen wipers could result in a fine (PA)
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Drivers risk £2,500 fine plus points on licence for not checking wiper blades

There are a number of ways to save money on vehicle running costs (Canva) There are a number of ways to save money on vehicle running costs (Canva)
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7 tips to cut your car running costs in 2022

DVSA issues MOT warning to drivers DVSA issues MOT warning to drivers
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DVSA issues MOT warning to UK drivers for October

Driving tests and MOTs set for price increase under DVSA plans - have your say. (PA) Driving tests and MOTs set for price increase under DVSA plans - have your say. (PA)
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MOTs and driving tests set for price increase under DVSA plans - have your say

MOT change means millions of UK drivers face £1,000 fine in September. (PA) MOT change means millions of UK drivers face £1,000 fine in September. (PA)
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MOT change means millions of UK drivers face £1,000 fine next month

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