Test centres are currently working through massive backlogs
With MOT test centres across Northern Ireland continuing to face backlogs of up to five months long, many drivers will be concerned about both their MOTs and tax expiring, and where this may leave them both in terms of safety and the eyes of the law.
Experts from Scrap Car Comparison have put together their top tips for drivers that are currently facing this predicament, to help them stay on the roads safely: Emailing [email protected] will put you in touch with the team, who promise to organise emergency appointments - so far, it’s reported that every customer who has contacted them in this way has received an appointment before their MOT expiration date.
For cars that are a little older, it may be worth checking to see if your vehicle falls under an exemption - such as for cars built or registered over 40 years ago with no ‘substantial changes’ in the last 30 years, tractors, or electric goods vehicles registered pre-2015. Think about whether your vehicle is likely to pass the test MOT tests confirm that your vehicle meets various environmental and road safety standards and can legally be on the road. Brake and suspension problems, as well as emissions issues, can all be problems that cause a car to fail its MOT and can be costly to correct.
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