Mot Tests

[woofas]

Mots were introduced in 1960 to get many of the old bangers off the road (I know as I owned a few in my time!).
Why are 3 year old cars subjected to these tests. Modern cars have improved dramatically and outlast those produced in the 50's. I would be interested to know the failure rates for "young" cars - anyone know?
Or is this just another way for the Government to make money?

[goodgoalie]

For some reason, it's four years before the first test in Northern Ireland.

[sunny-dave]

Republic of Ireland it's 4 years to first test and then 2 more to next, then yearly from age 7.

Testing is in Government Centres (not privately owned garages) and concentrates on real safety issues and a simple emission check, rather than the bloated nonsense that the GB test has become.

[nicebloke1]

Yes the garages use the MOT to print money. They should all be government test centres to cut the cowboys out.

[Hopkirk]

Some people only replace their blown light bulbs when the MOT comes around.

[nicebloke1]

I dont come across to many drivers that have blown bulbs, and I do a lot of driving. That could be because its a good excuse for the police to pull you over.