The government has proposed a relaxation of MOT rules to ease the cost-of-living crisis.
Reports emerged in April that then-transport secretary Grant Shapps suggested the length of MOT certificates could be doubled to two years to save people money. The RAC said it understands the measure is still under consideration despite Mr Shapps being replaced by Anne-Marie Trevelyan in Prime Minister Liz Truss's Cabinet reshuffle.
Under current rules, vehicles must have an MOT on the third anniversary of their registration, and then every 12 months. A number of parts such as lights, seatbelts, tyres and brakes are checked to ensure they meet legal standards.
