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Meanings of MOT test in English

A compulsory annual test of older motor vehicles for safety and exhaust fumes.

        Usage of MOT test in English
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        Due to coronavirus, in March the government allowed drivers who were scheduled for a MOT test to delay it for up to six months.
        BBC
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        Additionally, he promised to consult on extending the deadline for new cars and motorbikes to have MoT tests from three to four years.
        The Guardian
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        Hard shoulderMore than 20 per cent of cars in Britain fail their first MoT test - the British equivalent of the National Car Test (NCT).
        The Irish Times