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Jun 24, 2013

* UK - SAFETY TRUCKS: 75.8% of trucks passed their annual MOT tests

* Pass or fail: it’s up to you

London,EN,UK -Transport Engineer -5 June 2013: -- Common sense, attention to detail, and robust contracts and vigilant operators are the keys to improving first-time pass rates, says Robin Dickeson... Nationally, latest data from VOSA (the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency) shows that 75.8% of trucks, 81.6% of buses and 82.7% of trailers passed their annual MOT tests first time in 2012. By comparison, only 50% of vans did so. Superficially, all but the van figures seem quite good, but look at them as failure rates and the results ranges from dismal to dreadful. And importantly, since the 'pass' or 'fail' veredict almost inevitably reflects maintenance standards, the outcome could largely be up to you... MOT tests aren't simply a matter of passing; vehicles need to pass first time for operators to get the full thumbs up from VOSA. Even more importantly, they need to be capable of passing at any time. Given that there are over three million vans on UK roads, with some two million more than three years old and subject to MOT tests, over one million are neither safe nor roadworthy at any one time. Why? Van users enjoy a much more relaxed compliance regime than heavy vehicle operators, with a first test at three years, no regular safety checks and no 'O' (operator) licence to lose...

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