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MOT

The DVSA says a valid MOT is not a guarantee of year-round roadworthiness and urges drivers to check their vehicles between tests.
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DVSA issues MOT warning as motorists urged to carry out vital vehicle check

RAC survey reveals one in 10 UK drivers have driven illegally by skipping MOT tests or delaying tyre replacements as repair bills and fuel costs surge. RAC survey reveals one in 10 UK drivers have driven illegally by skipping MOT tests or delaying tyre replacements as repair bills and fuel costs surge.
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DVSA MOT warning as average £700 car repair bills push drivers to break the law

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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More than one in five cars failed MOT last year as warning issued

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

Drivers have been warned not to forget their car’s MOT due date after it was revealed millions missed their MOT renewal date Drivers have been warned not to forget their car’s MOT due date after it was revealed millions missed their MOT renewal date
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MOT warning for millions as DVSA data reveals 5.2 million expired MOTs

If you are caught driving with an expired or invalid MOT certificate, you could be fined up to £1,000 If you are caught driving with an expired or invalid MOT certificate, you could be fined up to £1,000
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Drivers warned of MOT failures due to often forgotten car part

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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