Public services finally confused all motorists. Few of us were able to figure out to the end whether a checkup is needed or not. In what cases do you need to undergo maintenance, and in which not? In general, a lot of questions about this have accumulated, so we decided to collect them in one article, and at the same time answer them.
Previously, a vehicle was inspected once a year. But last summer, everything changed a little. Let's find out what exactly has changed, and how it affected car owners. According to official data, the law on the abolition of TO tickets entered into force on July 31, 2012. But this law does not mean canceling the inspection itself. So do you need inspection now? Still have to go through it, but not everyone. What specific categories are in question, we will talk a little later. First, find out the details that relate to the document itself. From now on, the document on the passage of MOT is called a diagnostic inspection card. But you should not worry about those who still have the old ticket. According to the same government, this document will be valid until 2015.
All of the above was valid only until January 1, 2013. But the calendar is already in full swing in the spring of 2013, so the new law came into force. Do I need inspection now? At present, you no longer need to constantly carry along a document on the passage of the inspection, and there will be nowhere to take it. Now, instead of issuing paper, the company from which you will undergo maintenance will bring you to a special state base.
In addition to such an innovation, there is one more. From now on, only vehicles older than three years are required to undergo inspection. Technical inspection of a new car is not required at all. Of course, there are certain rules for cars, the age of which has already crossed the set line. Currently, the state has established the following inspection procedure: if the car is older than three years, but younger than seven, then its owner will need to come to the inspection station every two years. Those motorists who travel by car over seven years old are required to undergo inspection every year. This order, and all the new rules apply only to cars, as well as motorcycles and trailers weighing up to 3.5 tons.
We tried to answer the most popular questions. Now let's summarize all of the above. Let's start with the main question. Is inspection required? A car under three years old is not required. Anything older is required. Now about the document itself. From now on, this is not a MOT ticket, but a MOT diagnostic card. All innovations concern only passenger cars, motorcycles and trailers. As you can see, if you put everything on the shelves, then there are no problems with understanding the new laws regarding inspection. Now you, dear car enthusiasts, can only follow the amendments to them, well, and implicitly execute them. Remember that the government did this only to make your life easier. So that you do not stand in endless lines, knowing in advance that the car can drive without problems for more than one year, because it is new.