Motorists have put their support firmly behind keeping the first MoT test for cars at three years.
The main failure points at first MoT have been revealed and they include lighting and signalling, brakes and tyre wear and damage.
Japanese and German 4x4s and SUVs have the highest MoT pass rates, with the Audi Q3 taking the top spot.
Proposals to reduce MoTs on new vehicles could result in a significant increase in the number of unroadworthy cars and a jump in failed tests.
Nearly one-in-five UK motorists admit to driving their car despite knowing it needs repairs because they can’t afford the bill, according to research carried out by motoreasy.
Motorists will have to be more vigilant when it comes to the maintenance of their cars to avoid proposed MoT rules becoming a threat to public safety, according to BookMyGarage.
Government plans to increase the first MoT date from three to four years have been called unnecessary and damaging to consumers.
The Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMI) plans to replicate the success of its Midlands training centre with the creation of two more as it looks to increase MOT training provision for garages.
MOT testers and managers will be able to take a new qualification which aims to achieve new professional standards and improve the skills operating within the industry.
