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More than three out of four MOT tyre failures in February were more than 10 years old


The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) revealed at a recent industry meeting with Logistics UK that of 200 tyres on steering axles that failed their MOT in February, 156 (78%) were more than 10 years old, classed as a ‘dangerous defect’.

The remaining 44 tyres had no date code, which is classed as a ‘major defect’.

This comes in the first month of a ban being implemented across Great Britain on tyres aged 10 years and older fitted to lorries, buses and coaches. The ban applies to the fitment of tyres aged 10 years or older to the front steered axle of goods vehicles or axles of goods vehicles with a gross mass of more than 3.5 tonnes.

Phil Lloyd, Logistics UK’s Head of Engineering Policy, said: “I was shocked and astonished by the level of non-compliance of vehicles that are supposed to be prepared for test. We recommend our members assess the processes they have in place, either at their own workshops or at their maintenance providers, to ensure they are compliant with the change in legislation.”

To help, Logistics UK recently published a briefing note on 10-year-old tyres and the December 2020 Guide to maintaining roadworthiness has also been updated with specific guidance relating to tyre age.

*www.logistics.org.uk/road

Published On: 25/03/2021 17:00:56

 

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