Drivers of popular models with specific number plate face fines from September

MotoringMotoring NewsMotoringWarning to motorists over important three-year rule14:34, 02 Sep 2026Updated 14:40, 02 Sep 2026Cars must be taken for MOTs once they are three years old.(Image: PA)Nearly 300,000 drivers are being sent an urgent reminder over a deadline which passes this month.‌Motorists could soon find themselves hit with fines if they don't take their cars for their first MOT tests.‌This warning applies to owners of cars with 73 plates which were registered in 2023.‌READ MORE: New cameras switched on as drivers face £70 finesREAD MORE: Birmingham drivers to be hit with fines and penalty points while doing under 30mphCars must be taken for their first MOT tests three years after they were registered.‌While annual tests are familiar for owners of older motors it can be easy to