Motor tax on a 1.2-litre petrol car?

How much is tax on 1.2-litre petrol car?

Anne Lawless (Athlone)

Jun 2020 Filed under: taxation

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Expert answer

Hi Anne,

It will depend on the make, model and year. Motor tax is calculated based on the car’s CO₂ emissions, and that’s specific to each individual model. Unless of course it’s a pre-2008 car, in which case tax for a 1.2-litre engine is €330 per year.

Neil Briscoe - Complete Car Advisor
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