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The Sunderland case was heard at South Tyneside Magistrates' Court.

Drinker was caught in her car after driver abandoned it on A19

The country is rebuilding its 20-year-old vehicle inspection system from the ground up as part of a transformation worth around £2.25 billion

Ad Feature Turkey allocates £2.25bn for AI MOT

LexisNexis® Risk Solutions is introducing new data intelligence capabilities for motor claims, designed to bring together fragmented data and support more consistent and informed decision-making.

Ad Feature New tool aims to help motor insurers to make faster decisions

Currently, cars can be legally sold second-hand with 1.6mm of tread - the road-legal limit.

Road users warned about millimetre difference making cars illegal

Dilemma to use EV or hyrdogen fuel car (photo: Adobe)

What is the case for switching to hydrogen or all electric vehicles

Holmeside with the Odeon Cinema which was one of the buildings which replaced the Stadium.

The garages Sunderland motorists put their trust in for decades

Car batteries can be one of the most expensive parts to change in your car - so it's worth shopping sensibly, and there’s a price-matching scheme that can save a lot of money

Need a new car battery? Here's how to get one fitted cheaply

WATCH: Dangerous bikers cause 'carnage' at Horse Trials

WATCH: Dangerous bikers cause 'carnage' and hit a dog at horse trials

Top 25 subtle ways Brits' lives would change if they were loaded

Man narrowly avoids catastrophe after forgetting handbrake.

Watch: Man narrowly avoids catastrophe after forgetting handbrake

The time is now to make an MOT on your money

Man in bed

Industry experts urge 9m people in England with back problems to take a bed ‘MOT...

Unit 1-2, Inkerman Street, Sunderland (August, 2023)

Former garage to become bathroom warehouse and showroom after plans approved

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Plans submitted for new bathroom showroom at former MOT garage

Most frequent reasons for MOT failures in the UK - full list

Areas with highest first-time MOT pass rates in the UK
Millions of first-time MOTs are done per year in the UK, and your chances of passing may be boosted if you live in one of these areas
Daniel Mcneil

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1.3m cars granted an MOT despite not meeting safety standards

Traffic police drones could be common place across the UK very soon - Credit: Adobe

Breaking Traffic police to roll out new cunning way to catch reckless motorists

Boots offering free health MOT checks to people over the age of 40

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Two in three drivers fear relaxing MOT rules will put lives at risk

Brake faults were the most common dangerous defects in 2021/22 (Photo: Adobe Stock)

Brakes and tyres behind 2.1m ‘dangerous’ MOT failures per year

Cost of living crisis means people can’t afford MOTs

Changes to MOT’s could be on the way

UK Government consultation on date of first MOT test closes soon

Thousands of drivers risk huge fines for not knowing these motor laws

MOTs could be required every two years under proposed change

New MOT rules could change test timings to save drivers money

Win a health and fitness MOT bundle worth £250

Win a New Year health and fitness MOT worth £250
Feel like you need to step up a gear in 2023?
Katy Wheeler

Winter car checks to prepare your vehicle for cold weather

Halfords free MOT offer: how families can claim free car check

These are some of the options for Sunderland drivers who are looking for an MOT centre.

The Sunderland garages where you can get an MOT

Plans for radical MOT change opposed by most drivers

I'm not saying it's been a while since my son last washed my car, but...

RICHARD ORD: Another relaxing afternoon mowing the car...

Two-year MOT could leave 2.5m dangerous cars on the road

These are the top 20 signs you are fortunate in life

Millions of British drivers would struggle to identify over half the warning sig...

MOT pass rates: These are the cars most and least likely to pass

Drivers report sharp rise in crashes and near misses with e-scooters

Used car buying: half of drivers ignore these essential checks

The cars most likely to fail the MOT, and models most likely to pass

More than 450 incorrect MOT certificates issued ever day

DVSA names the 10 cities facing biggest MOT ‘squeeze’ this October

MOT checks: the simple tests you can carry out at home to cut costs

MOT costs for HGVs will also increase if the plan is approved

Drivers urged to book an MOT now or risk long wait due to autumn surge

Car running costs for young drivers plunge £500 due to lockdown

Garages are expected to see a jump in test bookings between August and September

Drivers urged to act quickly to avoid £1,000 MOT fine

An MOT test

Warning over September MOTs - what you need to do to save getting £1,000 fine

Katie Price insists ‘I’m not addicted,’ following cat-eye lift, bum lift and bod...

Six in 10 Brits avoided booking health appointments during the pandemic as they ...

Making a SORN declaration is quick and free

SORN myths busted: from keeping your car on the road to claiming back tax

DVSA tests found some MOT stations issuing undeserved MOT passes

Almost 3m unroadworthy vehicles given an MOT as testers miss critical faults

Ferrari 488 Pista

Want the best chance of passing your MOT first time? Buy a Ferrari

Whatever classic you own some simple steps can help maximise its value

How to make the most when selling a classic car

These are the top 20 risks taken by drivers while behind the wheel

MOTs are an annual legal requirement

How to get an MOT for £10

Millions of cars were affected by the MOT extension scheme

The free MOT service that could save you from a £1,000 fine

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