Meaning

1 senses
  1. (UK)An annual test of roadworthiness for most UK motor vehicles over three years old, or four years old in Northern Ireland).

    a compulsory annual test of older motor vehicles for safety and exhaust fumes

Origin

From Initialism of Ministry of Transport (more details at MOT).

From Initialism of Ministry of Transport (more details at MOT).

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Forms

plural: MOT tests
SingularMOT test
PluralMOT tests

regular

Synonyms

3 synonyms
Close in meaning
  • a compulsory annual test of older motor vehicles for safety and exhaust fumes:MOTMinistry of Transportation test

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