"How the MOT test evolved over the years?"
"MOT Cwmbran, MOT Newport"
[ "Every vehicle in the UK has to pass a test that checks the roadworthiness of the vehicle. This test is known as the MOT test and needs to be done for all cars older than three years. It is illegal to drive a vehicle without passing the MOT test in the UKHowever, the test was never exactly the same as it is now. It has gone through various changes since its introduction. The test was first introduced in 1960 under the Road Traffic Act 1956. During its early days, the MOT test included the checking of some basic vehicle components like brakes, steering, and lights. The age for the vehicles to be tested was 10 years then. The age was reduced to seven years in December 1961. The year 1962 led to the introduction of the first commercial vehicle examFinally, in April 1967, the testing age for the vehicles was further reduced to three years. The testable age for ambulances, taxis with eight or more passenger seats was brought down to 1 year in January 1983Currently, we have a huge list of vehicle components that are checked during an MOT Cwmbran test. But these have been added with time1968: Tyre check was introduced1977: checks for windscreen wipers and washers, brake lights, horns, exhaust systems, and vehicle body condition1991: Emission test for petrol vehicles, anti-lock braking system, rear-wheel steering, rear seat belts, and rear-wheel bearing were also added.1992: A new and strict rule for tread depth;1994: Emissions from diesel vehicles were started to be checked.2005: The system became more advanced with the addition of a computerised system to issue non-secure test systems.2012: Secondary restraint systems were checked, checks for battery, wiring, speedometer, and steering locks were also introducedThe MOT test has some test classes:Class I: Motorcycles (till 200 cc)Class II: All the motorcycles fall into this category, including Class I as wellClass III: 3 wheelers having a weight of not more than 450 kg (unladen).Class IV: Vehicles having 450 kg unladen weight (3 wheelers included). This class also includes taxis, minibuses, and ambulances having almost 12 passenger seats. Dual-purpose vehicles and Goods Vehicles carrying not more than 3000 kg of weight fall in this category.Class V: Private vehicles, ambulances, motor caravans, and dual-purpose vehicles with 13 or more passenger seats.Class VI or PSV test: This category includes all public service vehicles that have 8 or more than 8 passenger seats.Class VII: Vehicles carrying goods up to; 3000 kg including 3500 kg DGW.HGV Test: The vehicles falling in this class are the heavy vehicles over 3500 kg GVWPassing an MOT Newport test is very crucial to save yourself from a hefty fine. It is illegal to drive a vehicle that has not passed the test. For best services, it is advised to get the test done at a certified test centre. In case your vehicle fails the test, the centre will schedule a retest for you after all the damages have been repaired. A lot of money can be saved by not delaying the retest" ]