MOT test

MOT test

1) The annual test applied to motor cars and light vehicles (not exceeding 3,500 kg gvw) from the third anniversary of their date of original registration.

Carried out at approved garages displaying the blue and white, triple-triangle sign. Test carried out in accordance with Tester s Manual (copies available from TSO; not to be confused with Goods Vehicle Tester s Manual) and test certificate issued if condition is satisfactory.

Source: David Lowe. The Dictionary of Transport and Logistics. Kogan Page, 2002. – P.160 (288 p.)