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The History of the MOT

 
1960 MOT test introduced for vehicles over 10 years old covering brakes, lights and steering
1962 Commercial Vehicle test inaugurated
Valid MOT certificate now needed in order to obtain tax disc
1965 Brake stop lamps were made compulsory in the UK All new cars must have flashing turn indicators from 1st September
1967 Annual MOT test for all cars over three years old, replaces the ten year requirement introduced in 1960
1968 New tyre tread regulations require 1mm of tread across three-quarters of its width.
Tyre checks added to MOT test
1975 Front number plates on motorcycles abolished
1978 MOT test now includes windscreen washers, wipers, indicators, spotlights, horn, body structure and exhaust systems
1983 MOT test for taxis and vehicles with more than eight passenger seats reduced to vehicles over one year old
1991 MOT test to include petrol emissions, anti-lock braking and rear seat belts
1992 Minimum tyre tread depth of 1.6mm is introduced
1993 MOT test extended to cover many smaller items including rear fog lamps, registration plates and mirrors
1994 MOT test includes diesel emissions






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