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MOT

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Class 4, 5 or 7? Which MOT does your vehicle need?

Not every vehicle takes the same MOT. The test class depends on the type of vehicle, its weight and how many passenger seats it has. Here's a quick guide to the three…

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Compliance

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Why brake performance testing matters at every safety inspection

Brakes are one of the most common reasons heavy vehicles fail their annual test or attract a roadside prohibition. That's why the DVSA's Guide to Maintaining…

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Tachographs

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Tachograph calibration: when is it due, and what's involved?

A tachograph that's out of calibration — or overdue for inspection — puts both your drivers and your operator licence at risk. Here's a quick guide to when calibration is…

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Testing

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What is a DVSA Authorised Testing Facility (ATF)?

If you run heavy goods vehicles or trailers, every one of them needs an annual test. For most operators, that test now takes place at an Authorised Testing Facility, or…

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