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Owners of cars, vans and motorcycles have been granted a six-month exemption from MOT testing from 30 March, the Department for Transport has confirmed.
It says this will enable drivers and riders to to continue to travel to work where this absolutely cannot be done from home, or shop for necessities.
That means that if you have an MOT due from 30 March 2020, the next test date will be extended by six months.
This measure will be in place for the next 12 months, the DfT confirmed.
However, the statement adds that vehicles must be 'kept in a roadworthy condition', and those found at the controls of unsafe motors can be prosecuted.
See the instruction below for what to check on your car to ensure it's safe to drive.
Every time you drive you should check:
Your vehicle's handbook will tell you how often to check the:
The handbook will also tell you when your vehicle needs to be serviced.
Tyre tread
Tread must be a certain depth depending on the type of vehicle:
cars, light vans and light trailers - 1.6 millimetres (mm)
motorcycles, large vehicles and passenger-carrying vehicles - 1mm
Mopeds only need to have visible tread.
There must be tread across the middle three-quarters and around the entire tyre.
Keep your car in great shape with our MOT tests. This annual test is a requirement for all motorists, so make sure you’re booked in on time.
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