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You have purchased a brand-new private car. When will it legally require its first MOT test?

  1. A
    One year after the date of first registration
  2. Three years after the date of first registrationAnswer
  3. C
    Immediately before it is driven on a public road
  4. D
    Five years after the date of first registration

Answer

Three years after the date of first registration
In Great Britain, standard private passenger cars require their very first MOT test once they are three years old, calculated from the date of first registration. After this initial test, certificates must be renewed annually.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the vehicle classification and its current age status.
The vehicle is a brand-new private passenger car registered in the UK.
Statutory MOT rules set different initial testing timelines depending on vehicle type and age.
2
Apply the statutory UK MOT testing requirement for new cars.
New cars require their first MOT test exactly three years from their initial date of registration.
UK legislation grants an initial three-year exemption from roadworthiness testing for standard new private light vehicles.

Key Concept

Initial MOT Test Requirement for New Private Cars
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