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10 April 2019
Where next for MOT testing?
10 April 2019The UK Ministry of Transport Roadworthiness test (MOT test to you and I) has been in place since 1960 and has withstood some serious challenges… Read More
authorisation MOT MTS ongoing quality 
7 February 2019
T.Q.I. or T.Q. WHY?
7 February 2019Here is an extract from the sixth edition of the Testing Guide: “E3 Ongoing Requirements: Testers should access their Test Quality Information (TQI) Reports… Read More
annual assessments changes compliant MOT 
27 September 2018
MOT overhaul means more changes for testers
27 September 2018New changes to the MOT testing rules mean that 65,000 MOT Testers must complete new annual training assessments to remain compliant. In response, the Institute… Read More
annual dft government MOT old 
29 September 2017
40-year old classic vehicles exempted from MOT
29 September 2017From May next year, vehicles over 40 years old will no longer need to receive an MOT inspection. The Department for Transport (DfT) has concluded… Read More