Beware the new, deadly MOT scam

Sarah Coles
Updated
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The Trading Standards Institute has issued a warning that people putting their car in for an MOT (and those buying second-hand cars) are being ripped off with fake MOTs - as dodgy traders cash in on a major flaw in the new style of MOT certificate.

So what is happening, and how can you protect yourself?
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