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Currently, cars can be legally sold second-hand with 1.6mm of tread - the road-legal limit.

Road users warned about millimetre difference making cars illegal

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Plans submitted for new MOT centre in Kempston

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Charlie Taylor, driving after the crash. A reckless drink driver was caught on his own dash cam crashing his car into a tree after a night of booze - and plotting to falsely report it stolen.

Drink-driver caught on own dashcam plotting fake theft after crash

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Need a new car battery? Here's how to get one fitted cheaply

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WATCH: Dangerous bikers cause 'carnage' and hit a dog at horse trials

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Man narrowly avoids catastrophe after forgetting handbrake.

Watch: Man narrowly avoids catastrophe after forgetting handbrake
Watch as the fast-rolling car just misses the property’s front window and the man’s parked car.
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The time is now to make an MOT on your money

On Sunday March 24th eBay UK, will be hosting a one-day event to help the public get MOT ready

eBay announces collaboration with Woburn Safari Park to help motorists get MOT r...

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Areas with highest first-time MOT pass rates in the UK

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1.3m cars granted an MOT despite not meeting safety standards

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Breaking Traffic police to roll out new cunning way to catch reckless motorists

Boots offering free health MOT checks to people over the age of 40

This yellow Vauxhall van was dumped in De Parys Avenue, Bedford

Driver fined £200 for dumping yellow van in Bedford street

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Two in three drivers fear relaxing MOT rules will put lives at risk

Brake faults were the most common dangerous defects in 2021/22 (Photo: Adobe Stock)

Brakes and tyres behind 2.1m ‘dangerous’ MOT failures per year

Cost of living crisis means people can’t afford MOTs

Changes to MOT’s could be on the way

UK Government consultation on date of first MOT test closes soon

Thousands of drivers risk huge fines for not knowing these motor laws

MOTs could be required every two years under proposed change

New MOT rules could change test timings to save drivers money

Winter car checks to prepare your vehicle for cold weather

Halfords free MOT offer: how families can claim free car check
Auto specialist offering 1,000 free tests plus £10 off MOTs for other as part of safety drive as motorists face rising costs
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A sticker is placed on the windscreen of an uninsured car after it is seized by police

Thousands of uninsured vehicles seized in Bedfordshire

Plans for radical MOT change opposed by most drivers

Two-year MOT could leave 2.5m dangerous cars on the road

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Millions of British drivers would struggle to identify over half the warning sig...

MOT pass rates: These are the cars most and least likely to pass

Drivers report sharp rise in crashes and near misses with e-scooters

Used car buying: half of drivers ignore these essential checks

The cars most likely to fail the MOT, and models most likely to pass

More than 450 incorrect MOT certificates issued ever day

DVSA names the 10 cities facing biggest MOT ‘squeeze’ this October

MOT checks: the simple tests you can carry out at home to cut costs

MOT costs for HGVs will also increase if the plan is approved

Drivers urged to book an MOT now or risk long wait due to autumn surge

Car running costs for young drivers plunge £500 due to lockdown

Garages are expected to see a jump in test bookings between August and September

Drivers urged to act quickly to avoid £1,000 MOT fine

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Bedford car dealership's seven-figure loan to pay for MOT testing centre and 16 ...

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Six in 10 Brits avoided booking health appointments during the pandemic as they ...

Making a SORN declaration is quick and free

SORN myths busted: from keeping your car on the road to claiming back tax

DVSA tests found some MOT stations issuing undeserved MOT passes

Almost 3m unroadworthy vehicles given an MOT as testers miss critical faults

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Whatever classic you own some simple steps can help maximise its value

How to make the most when selling a classic car

These are the top 20 risks taken by drivers while behind the wheel

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How to get an MOT for £10

The cars most likely to pass an MOT first time

Revealed: The cars most likely to pass their MOT and those most likely to fail

A few simple checks will ensure your car is in good condition

Preparing your car for driving after lockdown

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How to get an MOT for as little as £1

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