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10 - Jul -
MOT Test Pass For Powerful V8 Ambulance

This 1998 LDV converted ambulance visited Allround Tyres for a full MOT test recently. This might just be the best sounding ambulance we have ever heard, powered by the mighty Rover 3.5 Litre V8. Thankfully the owner has been regularly servicing their classic which meant when test time came, it easily passed.

05 - Sep -
How to pass an MOT test?

If your car's MOT is due soon, you might be worrying whether it will pass or not. With rising costs, a failed MOT is the last thing any of us need. There are a few simple checks and things you can do to give your car a better chance of passing first time.All cars over three years legally need an annual MOT to make sure they are safe and roadworthy, get a head start on your MOT by carrying out the fo

18 - Jan -
MOT for Classic Car Jaguar Mk II

This stunning 1967 Jaguar Mk II came to ZR Tyres for an MOT. Even though the car is MOT exempt, the owner choses to have it MOT'd to make sure it is safe and roadworthy. The Jaguar passed with flying colours – a lovely example of a classic car in great condition!   All cars over three years old must by law pass a yearly Ministry Of Transport test, unless exempt. An MOT involves a range o

02 - Sep -
My MOT is due autumn 2021, do I need to book early?

Last year, to aid the Covid-19 lockdown, the UK Government and the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) granted an MOT extension. This meant anyone who's MOT was due between 30th March and 31st July 2020 had it automatically extended by six months.This six-month extension began to expire in the autumn of 2020 which led to October and November 2020 being extremely busy for garages and MOT testi

03 - Nov -
MOT's During 2nd Lockdown

As we go back into a second national lockdown it is worth noting there will be no MOT exemptions as there were last time.As we are a key service, all of our MOT centers will remain open during the lockdown period. To see if your vehicle's MOT is due or to see our MOT centres near you click here

14 - Oct -
Changes to the MOT Law due to Coronavirus (Covid-19)

There have been some changes to MOT tests because ofCoronavirus (COVID-19) & this article explains how this affects you dependingon when your MOT was due to expire.MOT due between 30th March 2020 to 31stJuly 2020 had a 6 month extension to their MOT period becauseof the Coronavirus pandemic. For example:If your car's MOT was due to expire on April 20th 2020 your MOTexpiry date automatically ch