Evans Halshaw Nissan Prep Centre

Evans Halshaw Nissan Prep Centre is an MOT test station at Riverside Road, Southwick, Sunderland, SR5 3JG, in Sunderland (North East). It appears in DVSA's Active MOT test stations dataset dated 26 February 2026 under site number V106264, and is authorised for 2 of the six MOT test classes: cars, light vans and motor caravans up to 3,000kg (Class 4) and goods vehicles between 3,000 and 3,500kg (Class 7).

For Class 7 goods vehicles (3,000 to 3,500kg, the long-wheelbase Transit and Sprinter bracket) it is one of 25 authorised stations in the district and one of 94 within 10 miles. It also tests Class 4 cars and light vans, the class 87 of the district's 87 stations share.

The nearest listed alternative is Stoneacre, at the same postcode (Class 4). 96 other stations sit within 5 miles and 320 within 10 miles, which makes this a dense area for MOT choice. The five nearest stations lie within 0.2 miles.

The DVSA statutory maximum fee applies to every class this station tests: Class 4 £54.85, Class 7 £58.60. Garages can charge less and most do: £25-40 is the typical Class 4 car price in North of England according to this site's price guide, against the £54.85 cap. Class 7 van tests typically run £40-55 against the £58.60 cap. Confirm the price with the station before booking; prices are not part of the DVSA register.

Evans Halshaw Nissan Prep Centre trades under the Evans Halshaw dealer brand, which operates through several Lithia UK group companies, so no single Companies House entry is shown for this branch.

The phone number DVSA lists for the station is 0191 549 9762. Opening hours, booking and prices are not part of the register; call before travelling.