| 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 |
