A government proposal to reduce the frequency of MoT tests could affect road safety in the UK. Under the current MoT system, our cars receive a yearly inspection that includes critical safety items such as tyres, brakes and steering, to check they are roadworthy. This first happens when the car is three years old and then each year thereafter, or 3-1-1, as it’s known.

Currently, more than a third of the vehicles presented for their first MoT fail the test. Despite this, the government is considering changing our MoT system to the European model, where a car has its first MoT when it is four years old and then every two years thereafter, known as 4-2-2.

Apparently, this proposal is all about easing the financial burden on UK motorists but it fails to take into account the road safety implications and the job losses for mechanics as a result of this change.