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MOT services we’re working on: 9 January 2019
MOT services we’re working on: 9 January 2019
In his latest update, Neil Barlow explains what the MOT service team has been working on.
Why it’s important to check for corrosion
Corrosion is a common problem we’re sure you’re all aware of. It can make vehicles extremely dangerous to drive and in some cases can cause a vehicle to fall apart while it’s being driven.
MOT services we're working on: 23 January 2018
In our latest update, Neil Barlow explains some of the changes the MOT service team will be working on over the next few weeks, including changes to the MOT business service desk and the new inspection manual.
The MOT nightmares before Christmas
Christmas is coming, the goose is getting fat, and someone, somewhere, is merrily driving along in a dangerously unsafe vehicle. As an early Christmas present for you, here’s a selection of the juiciest things MOT testers have found over the last few months.
Why we're changing manual advisories
I’d like to start by thanking you for your feedback on our last blog post. Looking through your responses, one topic really leapt out at us - manual advisories.
What you need to know about the new roadworthiness directive
You may have heard us mention this a few times over the last few years but we’re now getting near to implementing the roadworthiness directive. This follows recent Department for Transport (DfT) consultations.
Halloween horror stories
Seeing as it's Halloween, we thought we’d show you some of the more horrific and scary things MOT testers have found over the past few months.
MOT services we're working on: 26 October 2017
It’s been a busy few weeks since my last blog post, so now’s a good time to update you on what we’ve been up to since.
Diesel particulate filters: protecting the environment and the MOT’s integrity
A vehicle that needs a particulate filter and doesn’t have one should fail its MOT. If you pass it knowing that it doesn’t have one, you’re harming the environment and committing fraud.
MOT services we’re working on: 18 September 2017
Over the past few weeks, we’ve made some changes to improve the MOT testing service. Thanks for your feedback on the previous posts, I hope they’re giving you a better idea of the work that goes on behind the scenes.
MOT services we’re working on: 10 August 2017
I last updated you on what we’re doing to improve the MOT testing service on 7 July. Thanks for all your feedback. We do read it all and try and take it on board but I’m sorry that we don’t …