MOT changes: a photo probably isn't enough this year
- Throngsman
- 8 minutes ago
- 1 min read
Cars over three years old are required to undertake a fairly basic test to ensure the government has additional tax revenues. This year the test has become more difficult to pass. Here is the NewsBiscuit guide to getting your car through the dreaded MoT.
1.  A Polaroid photo of the car on a sunny day is now no longer suitable. A video clip might cut it with some testing stations, but most will require you bring in a car of the same notional make to be tested.
2.  Emissions are still important, so don't sh!t yourself when presented with the bill. The price of a MoT is capped at £54.85 plus the tester's cut, know what I mean, wink, wink.
3.  Electric cars are increasingly in scope for a MoT. Running gear still wears out, batteries also decline, but be prepared for accusations of being holier than thou. It'll cost you, though, greeny smart arsed bastard.
4.  Be prepared to run your car into the ground, but keep the number plate. If your car is old enough eventually BA25LAG (or whatever) will be worth a fortune to an illiterate someday.