m.o.t.

[wendilla]

I know the cost of an M. O.T.today but when and what was the cost of the very first M.O.T.Thanks

[Ethel]

The Mot test was introduced on the 12th September, 1960 for vehicles over 10 years old.

It was very basic - testing mainly brakes, lights and steeriing.

Sorry, I don't know how much it was.

[SteveD]

Here is the history of the MOT test and, if you go back to the home page, a list of current charges, but unfortunately no indication of the charge at the beginning of testing:

http://www.motester.co.uk/mot-history.html

[wendilla]

Thanks for your replies yes I have looked on google and places and can't find the cost of the first one.As far as I can remember it was about �12 .50.My son took mine for MoT and I said how much do you need he said around �45 and this is what started the conversation.Thanks

[kempie]

Bear in mind that the current MOT test has a stated maximum fee only (e.g. �44.15 for a class IV vehicle) and that an MOT tester is able to charge any amount they choose up to that maximum.

My two previous MOTs have each been charged at �19.99

[Ethel]

I don't think the MOT was �12.50 in 1960 - that was a lot of money then. Nearly �200 in today's money!


http://eh.net/hmit/ppowerbp/result.php?use%5B% 5D=CPI&year_early=1960£71=12&shilling71=1 0&pence71=&amount=12.5&year_source=1960&year_r esult=2005


I thought it was around 10/ (50p).

[wendilla]

You right Ethel I should have said 12/6.But I am still trying to find out.Thanks.