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MOT Test Centres in Ribble Valley
24 MOT test stations in Ribble Valley, Lancashire (North West) were listed as active by DVSA on 26 Feb 2026. 3 (13%) test motorcycles, 5 (21%) test Class 7 vans and 15 test Class 4 cars and light vans only. The car test is capped at £54.85 here as everywhere in Great Britain; £25-40 is typical.
Stations listed
24
#34 of 35 districts in North West
Test motorcycles
3
13% hold Class 1 or 2
Test Class 7 vans
5
21% hold Class 7 (3,000-3,500kg)
Class 5 / Class 3
2 / 1
Minibuses 13+ seats / three-wheelers
What the Ribble Valley Stations Can Test
Of the 24 listed stations, 22 test Class 4 (cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans and taxis), which makes a car MOT the easiest test to place in Ribble Valley. Motorcycle riders have 3 options; drivers of 3,000-3,500kg vans have 5; operators of 13-seat-plus passenger vehicles have 2; three-wheelers can be tested at 1. 2 stations are specialists that do not test cars at all. The stations are spread across Clitheroe (11), Preston (6), Blackburn (3), Burnley (1) and 3 other post towns.
| Class | Vehicles | Stations | Share | DVSA max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Motorcycles up to 200cc | 3 | 13% | £29.65 |
| Class 2 | Motorcycles over 200cc | 3 | 13% | £29.65 |
| Class 3 | Three-wheeled vehicles up to 450kg | 1 | 4% | £37.80 |
| Class 4 | Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats | 22 | 92% | £54.85 |
| Class 5 | Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats | 2 | 8% | £59.55 to £80.65 |
| Class 7 | Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg | 5 | 21% | £58.60 |
Motorcycle, Van, PSV and Three-Wheeler Stations (9)
Stations in Ribble Valley authorised for Class 1, 2, 3, 5 or 7 as well as, or instead of, Class 4 cars. Each has its own page with classes, nearest alternatives and, where matched, the operating company.
| Station | Town | Postcode | Phone | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E and A JarvisCragg House Farm | Preston | PR3 2NQ | 01995 61800 | 123457 |
| Hargreaves Autos LtdUnit 4, Deanfield Way | Clitheroe | BB7 1QS | 01200 424700 | 123457 |
| Insidetrack Garages (Clitheroe) LtdUnit 2 | Clitheroe, Lancashire | BB7 1DR | 01200 427899 | 123457 |
| Irelands Garage LimitedIrelands Garage | Preston | PR3 2NA | 01772 785553 | 123457 |
| Rea-Racing Dyno CentreUnit 2 | Whalley | BB7 9SP | 01254 825551 | 123457 |
| Ribble Tech Test CentreUnit 1, Deanfield Drive | Clitheroe | BB7 1QJ | 01200 429980 | 123457 |
| Ribble Valley Motor Cycles54 Whalley Road | Clitheroe | BB7 1EE | 01200 425093 | 123457 |
| The TyremenWorkshop | Clitheroe | BB7 1NU | 01200 422277 | 123457 |
| Warwick Street Motors LimitedWarwick Street | Preston | PR3 3EB | 01772 783282 | 123457 |
Car and Light Van (Class 4 Only) Stations (15)
Stations in Ribble Valley authorised for Class 4 only: cars, vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis and minibuses up to 12 seats. The £54.85 cap applies; £25-40 is typical.
| Station | Town | Postcode | Phone | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bee Mill GaragePreston Road | Preston | PR3 3XJ | 01254 878765 | 123457 |
| Bonds of Longridge LimitedStone Bridge Garage | Preston | PR3 3AE | 01772 783298 | 123457 |
| Brookside Garage (Sabden) LtdPadiham Road | Clitheroe | BB7 9EW | 01282 775259 | 123457 |
| Browns of Grimsargh LtdHothersall Lane | Preston | PR3 2XB | 01772 652323 | 123457 |
| Castle Motors (Clitheroe) LtdUnit 1 | Clitheroe | BB7 1PL | 01200 444792 | 123457 |
| Ian BoocockUnit 4 & 5 Albion Court | Clitheroe | BB7 1NS | 01200 444898 | 123457 |
| Petre Garage LtdLangho | Blackburn | BB6 8AB | 01254 248136 | 123457 |
| Read Garage LtdFilling Station | Simonstone | BB12 7NZ | 01282 777731 | 123457 |
| Read MOT CentreFriendship Mill, Unit 3 | Burnley | BB12 7PN | 01282 770291 | 123457 |
| Ribble Valley Chequered Flag LimitedChatburn Service Station | Clitheroe | BB7 4JY | 01200 441221 | 123457 |
| Rufus Carr LtdBawdlands Garage | Clitheroe | BB7 2LA | 01200 422173 | 123457 |
| Seven Acre GarageSeven Acre Garage | Blackburn | BB2 7ED | 01254 247337 | 123457 |
| Various SitesGreenacre Street | Clitheroe | BB7 1ED | 01200 423108 | 123457 |
| Whalley Motor Services LtdUnit 3 | Clitheroe | BB7 9AH | 01254 822226 | 123457 |
| Woodfield GarageLongsight Road | Blackburn | BB2 7JA | 01254 812406 | 123457 |
What an MOT costs in Ribble Valley
DVSA maximum, Class 4 car
£54.85
Same cap in England, Scotland and Wales
North of England typical (Class 4 car)
£25-40
From this site's regional guide for North West
Free retest
10 days
If the vehicle stays at the station for repair
| Class | Vehicles | DVSA max | Typical |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Motorcycles up to 200cc | £29.65 | £20-29 |
| Class 2 | Motorcycles over 200cc | £29.65 | £20-29 |
| Class 3 | Three-wheeled vehicles up to 450kg | £37.80 | £28-37 |
| Class 4 | Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats | £54.85 | £30-45 |
| Class 5 | Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats | £59.55 to £80.65 | £50-80 |
| Class 7 | Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg | £58.60 | £40-55 |
Caps are the DVSA statutory maximums (unchanged since April 2010, re-verified 24 August 2026); typical charges are this site's observed ranges. The MOT fee is VAT-exempt. Some of the cheapest MOTs in the UK; deals under £30 are common in the big cities. See the full fee guide and how to pay less.
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MOT Fees by Vehicle Class
The full DVSA cap schedule: £29.65 bike to £124.50 large PSV, with typical charges.
Cheapest MOT
Chain deals from £20-30, comparison platforms, council centres and the cheap-MOT trap.
Average MOT Cost 2026
£35 booked, £46 standalone (BookMyGarage 2025) against the £54.85 cap.
When Is My MOT Due?
Check the date and use the one-month early booking window.
Where this listing comes from
- Register: DVSA Active MOT test stations (GOV.UK publication), dataset dated 26 Feb 2026. Every station on this page was listed as active on 26 Feb 2026. DVSA updates the list roughly quarterly; authorisations can change between releases, so check with the station before travelling.
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- Geography: districts, regions and distances derived from postcodes via postcodes.io (ONS Postcode Directory). Contains OS data (c) Crown copyright and database right 2026; Contains Royal Mail data (c) Royal Mail copyright and database right 2026; Contains National Statistics data (c) Crown copyright and database right 2026.
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