Tell us your thoughts on potential plans to scrap annual MOTs

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Reports surfaced last week that the government had considered the idea of scrapping annual MOT checks in an attempt to ease the cost of living crisis, and we want to hear your thoughts on the idea.

Sky News reported that the idea was raised at a cabinet meeting last week by Transport Secretary Grant Schapps. The plan would involve allowing checks to happen every two years instead of annually, and could save motorists up to £55 per year.

However, the plan was not supported by all cabinet ministers. Let us know your thoughts in the comments section. News of the potential change has already caused some backlash, with one reader commenting: " The £35-40 for the MOT doesn't break the bank, it's the repairs that do. "If they're not picked up how much will the cost be in human life?

Reduce fuel duty, look at reducing VAT, both of these won't risk lives." Another added: "And what would the cost be to human life if a car isn’t roadworthy and doesn’t get picked up by having a MOT?" Some also pointed out the potential harm to businesses, with one person saying: " More accidents, and some MOT centres will suffer a loss of trade.