Some mot centres to open on sunday to clear tests backlog. The vast majority of mot tests in northern ireland have been suspended indefinitely due to safety concerns about equipment used during the tests. When is the first mot due on a car in northern ireland if it is registered in northern ireland. Grace period ruled out for drivers facing mot delay in northern ireland. Nipr linen hall library 17 donegal square north bt1 5bg tel. We will use your email address to send you newsletters. Can i take my car, which is registered in mainland britain, for an mot test in northern ireland. When you need an mot for your vehicle, what it costs, what happens if your. It comes after a number of mot tests across northern ireland were. A number of mot centres in northern ireland are set to open on a sunday in a bid to tackle a tests backlog. Mot suspension ended in northern ireland despite safety. Dva is looking at an alternative contact process and apologises for any inconvenience caused. If you have a question about a government service or policy, you should contact the relevant government organisation directly as we dont have access to information about you held by government departments you must be aged years or older if you.
About the mot scheme book an motvehicle test online cancel your mot vehicle. People can now book an mot for their car and arrange a driving test by telephone. Northern ireland mot centre chaos as tests cancelled over. Book an mot, what happens at the test centre and other tests the driver and vehicle agency carries. The most simple answer is the tests have always been run separately. The dva is reminding customers to continue to book an mot when they get. Take your latest mot test certificate if your vehicle has to have an mot every year. Drivers across northern ireland are again facing massive disruption at mot centres after issues with vehicle lifts saw appointments cancelled. New contact number for motorists affected by mot backlog. A new contact number has been issued by the dva for motorists affected by the mot backlog.
Online vehicle services in northern ireland go live gov. Mallusk mot centre is a company in the vehicle test centres mot business sector in mallusk, northern ireland. You must update your vehicle log book v5c if you change your address or. Book, view, change or cancel an mot vehicle test nidirect.
The public must now ensure attendance at their scheduled appointments or if this is not possible, contact dva beforehand to cancel and free up. Book vehicle test step 1 of 9 please enter all details below and click next. This feedback form is for issues with the nidirect website only. You can also apply for a vehicle test by phone, post or in person. Mallusk mot centre, mallusk vehicle test centres mot. Mot centres in northern ireland to open on sundays to clear backlog. Private car light goods gross weight less than or equal to 3500kg.
Theres a different process to book an mot in northern ireland. It comes after a number of mot tests across northern ireland were suspended due to issues with lift. When is the first mot due on a car in northern ireland if. Telephone mot booking service launches northern ireland news. Mot backlog in ni your questions answered bbc news. You should book your test as soon as you receive your reminder letter. International dialing codes to united kingdom northern. Book your mot appointment as soon as you get your reminder letter. You can apply for a vehicle test online, by telephone, in person or by post. Normal operating hours at test centres for appointed vehicle mot tests are monday to. The international dialing code calculator will show how to dial to united kingdom northern ireland belfast from any location in the world, with local area codes. Grace period ruled out for drivers facing mot delay in northern. Mot test appointments in northern ireland to soar by.
If you live in northern ireland you can contact them over the phone on 0300 200 7861 to book a practical driving test or to find out where your nearest driving theory test centre is. How old is a car in northern ireland with number plate. Search for mot testing and other automotive services near you on. Change your address or name on your vehicle log book v5c. Grace period ruled out for drivers facing mot delay in. This page allows you to book your mot vehicle test or retest online. You can use it to report a problem or suggest an improvement to a webpage. It comes after a number of mot tests across northern ireland. Mot suspension ended in northern ireland despite safety concerns for car lifts at test centres and it could be months before checks go back to normal. Image caption mot tests in northern ireland are carried out in. Many of you got in touch to ask about various differences between mot testing in northern ireland and great britain. Can i mot my mainland uk registered car in northern ireland.
Get the latest northern irish news from bbc northern ireland. How far in advance can i apply for an mot appointment. Your appointment notice will tell you the last day you must do this by. There are maximum fees that the mot centre can charge. Book a vehicle test mot for a private car, motorcycle or lgv up to 3,500kg. For heavy goods vehicles, trailers and buses, youll be provided with a booking reference number. Private car light goods gross weight less than or equal to 3500kg motorcycle up to and including 200cc. You can also change and rebook your mot vehicle test appointment online if your circumstances change. Hi, im working over in the irish republic for a few months and my mot is about to expire. You will then have to contact your selected test centre to get your test date and time. Today three vehicle lifts, two in lisburn and one in belfast, where no faults were. New contact number for motorists affected by mot backlog utv. From today monday 21 july 2014, motorists in northern ireland will enjoy the same range of online vehicle registration and licensing services as the rest of the uk. Normal opening hours at test centre offices for counter services are monday to friday.
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