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Written question asked by Andrew Smith (Labour) on Monday, 24 November 2014, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 26 November 2014. It was answered by Claire O'Neill (Conservative) on Thursday, 27 November 2014 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Motor Vehicles: Testing

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many vehicles have failed MOT tests because of the removal of diesel particulate filters in each of the last three years.

Answer

The requirement to inspect diesel particulate filters as part of the MOT test was introduced on 19 February 2014; no information is available from before this date. Between 19 February 2014 and 17 October 2014, 347 vehicles with diesel engines failed the MOT test due to a missing diesel particulate filter.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
215675
Session
2014-15
Subjects
Exhaust emissions Motor vehicles Testing
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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