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Summary
A private hire vehicle (PHV) is either a saloon, hatchback or multi purpose vehicle (MPV) using petrol, diesel, hybrid, electric or LPG fuel.
They can carry a maximum 8 passengers and must be pre-booked with an operator and driven by a private hire driver licensed by us.
A PHV must be either white or silver in colour, less than 7 years old (temporarily extended to 8 years old), display front and rear id plates and carry approved operator livery and is subject to inspection at our Gorton test centre before a licence is issued.
If you have any enquiries relating to vehicle specification, colour, age or seating arrangements, please contact the test centre directly on 0161 856 2047,2048,2047,2045 or 1860.
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Fees
Vehicle applications - Private hire vehicles
These fees do not include the cost of vehicle tests and any plates, stickers, other consumables or notice fees.
New application
- Current fee £148
Renewal application
- Current fee £144
Variation (replacement) & renewal application
- Current fee £162
Beyond the age application (charged in addition to the renewal application fee)
- Current fee £77
Vehicle test fees - charged in addition to the above application fees
- Vehicle is brand new (delivery miles only) - MOT tests one per year £60
- Vehicle is less than 5 years old - MOT tests two per year £120
- Vehicle is more than 5 years old - MOT tests three per year £180
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Application and guidance notes
Hackney carriage and Private hire vehicles are exempt from MOT testing. If you need a certificate of exemption please visit the government website to get a V112.
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Attachments required
- A photocopy of the log book V5C (vehicle registration document) should be provided with your application. The log book must show your full name and current address;
- If the vehicle is brand new from a showroom, the log book V5C or invoice from the manufacturer/dealership must be provided and a letter from the manufacturer/dealership stating the vehicle is brand new with delivery mileage only. Maximum delivery mileage permitted is 200 miles;
- Preferred date and time for vehicle test appointment; and
- Original valid insurance certificate and completed sticker request form should be taken to the test (not submitted with application).
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Processing and timescales
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Legislation
All vehicles must: be less that 7 years old at date of application; be white or silver in colour (temporarily increased to 8 years old and being kept under review); be a 4 door saloon or estate with right hand drive; have no more than 8 passenger seats; be road taxed with DVLA; have valid insurance to carry fare paying passengers; fitted with an approved taxi meter; display front and rear id plates; carry approved operator stickers. -
Validity and renewals
12 months -
Register
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Complaints
Please email taxi.licensing@manchester.gov.uk in the first instance
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Contact us
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