The Division for Infrastructure (DfI) in Northern Eire (NI) launched a session on biennial MOT testing on 22 January.
This session will run for 12 weeks, closing on 16 April at 11:59pm.
Sue Robinson, Chief Govt of the Nationwide Franchised Sellers Affiliation (NFDA), stated: “NFDA-NI welcomes the Division for Infrastructure’s launch of a session on biennial MOT testing.
“The session comes amid the continued MOT testing disaster within the area, which stays important and continues to negatively influence shoppers and sellers in equal measure.
“The consultation offers an opportunity for the industry to contribute further insight into the current MOT regime. NFDA-NI will be preparing its response over the next few weeks on behalf of its members. NFDA-NI remains steadfast in its belief that Northern Ireland deserves an MOT regime that is fit for purpose.”
The suggestions can be analysed, and a report can be offered to the Infrastructure Minister, John O’Dowd, for his consideration.
Presently, non-public automobiles and bikes in NI are first MOT examined at 4 years previous and lightweight items autos underneath 3,500kg are first examined at 3 years previous. These necessities will stay unchanged.
All of these autos are examined yearly however the session will think about the potential for testing as soon as each two years as an alternative.
There may be an MOT disaster within the area, following long-term disruptions attributable to COVID-19 lockdowns. A backlog already existed, partly attributable to faulty automobile raise tools present in virtually all MOT testing centres throughout the area in 2019.
As well as, the MOT disaster compromises highway security and impacts companies such because the area’s automotive vendor community.
