"MOT CERTIFICATE- A BRIEF HISTORY"
"MOT Newport, MOT Cwmbran"
[ "MOT CERTIFICATE- A BRIEF HISTORYIn the UK, the MOT test is carried out for allthe vehicles. It is mandatory to take this test. The MOT test determines theroadworthiness of a vehicle and decides whether a particular vehicle is safefor driving or not. The MOT test has gone through a lot of changes. As timepasses, new tests are added in order to ensure efficient testing. It isimportant to know that riding without an MOT certificate is illegal. Legalactions could be taken if one drives without an MOT certificate.When was the MOT test introduced? What are the reasons for which this test was introduced?;A WHEN WAS MOT TESTING STARTED?MOT testing was started by Ernst Marples in 1960 under the Road Traffic Act. There are several factors that lead to this decision of introducing such a testIn 1950, there was a huge economic boon. The wages of the people increased. With this increase, the desire to travel for leisure also rose. More people started buying cars. After some time, having a car became a necessity rather than a luxury.But the problems started arising when a lot of accidents started happening. There was a lack of regulation. Usually, people had to pass the driving test and they got the license. No mandate was made for servicing. There were defective brakes and lights. Many of the cars were manufactured before 1940. After this, it was realised that there was a need for regulation. This was exactly the time when Ernst Marples came to the rescueIn the earlier days, only the steering, braking and lights were checked. All vehicles were supposed to get checked after a period of 10 years. This was called the ten-year test or Ministry of Transport test. This is now shortened as MOT test. MOT Newport test has many updated defect checksB. HOW DID THE MOT TEST EVOLVE?As a huge number of vehicles started failing this test, the period was reduced from ten years to seven years in 1961.The checks were updated as time passed. Apart from checking the steering, brakes and lights, it was decided to examine many other important parts which kept the car running.Here is the timeline of the evolution of the MOT Newport test. In 1968, tyre check was introduced. The minimum requirement for the tread depth was 1mm. Today, it is 1.6mm. Then, in 1969, the presence of the seatbelts was checked. In 1989, it was mandatory for children to wear seatbelts in the back.1977 was the year when a bunch of new checks were added. Windscreen wipers, washers, horns, exhaust system and body assessment. 1991 was the year when exhaust emissions, anti-lock braking system and rear seat belts checks were introduced.In 1996, strict checks for spark-ignition were introducedThen, in 2005 a computerised administration system was introduced to check the issuing of non-secure test certificates.In 2012, new checks were added. Examining dashboard lights, checking the speedometer, tyre monitoring systems and the presence of catalytic converters became mandatory." ]