02/09/2026
New research finds one-in-10 drivers have driven illegally by avoiding the annual MOT or by failing to replace worn out tyres on financial grounds: https://rac.co.uk/drive/news/motoring-news/cash-strapped-drivers-admit-skipping-MOT-and-not-replacing-tyres/
Gen Z most likely to drive illegally and put off repairs or tyre replacements to save money, with average repair bill climbing to nearly £700.