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1960 |
MOT test introduced for vehicles over 10 years old covering brakes, lights and steering |
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1962 |
Commercial Vehicle test inaugurated
Valid MOT certificate now needed in order to obtain tax disc |
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1965 |
Brake stop lamps were made compulsory in the UK All new cars must have flashing turn indicators from 1st September |
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1967 |
Annual MOT test for all cars over three years old, replaces the ten year requirement introduced in 1960 |
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1968 |
New tyre tread regulations require 1mm of tread across three-quarters of its width.
Tyre checks added to MOT test |
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1975 |
Front number plates on motorcycles abolished |
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1978 |
MOT test now includes windscreen washers, wipers, indicators, spotlights, horn, body structure and exhaust systems |
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1983 |
MOT test for taxis and vehicles with more than eight passenger seats reduced to vehicles over one year old |
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1991 |
MOT test to include petrol emissions, anti-lock braking and rear seat belts |
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1992 |
Minimum tyre tread depth of 1.6mm is introduced |
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1993 |
MOT test extended to cover many smaller |
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1994 |
MOT test includes diesel emissions |
