New MOT rules could allow owners of new cars, motorbikes and vans to delay their vehicle's first MOT by a year.
The Department for Transport said it has launched a consultation on proposals to require light vehicles in Britain to have their first MOT four years after they are registered, compared with three years currently.
Views on the frequency of MOTs - which under existing regulations are every 12 months after the first test - are also being sought. The DfT said it wants to "ensure roadworthiness checks continue to balance costs on motorists while ensuring road safety, keeping up with advances in vehicle technology, and tackling vehicle emissions".
