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Differences between an M and an N

Category M and N motor vehicles both have at

least 4 wheels. The subcategories:

M1 – vehicles are designed and constructed for

the carriage of passengers and have no more than

eight seats in addition to the driver’s seat.

N1 vehicles are designed and constructed for the

carriage of goods and having a maximum mass not

exceeding 3.5 tonnes.

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/mot-inspection-manual-for-private-passenger-and-light-commercial-
vehicles/introduction