What the MOT Actually Tests on the Emissions Side
The exact limits, methods and defect categories the tester works to on petrol and diesel cars, taken from the DVSA inspection manual and explained in plain English.
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The exact limits, methods and defect categories the tester works to on petrol and diesel cars, taken from the DVSA inspection manual and explained in plain English.
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