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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
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@neilmbriscoe