Band M car tax

A car in band M (over 255g/km), first registered between 1 March 2001 and 31 March 2017, pays £790 a year in vehicle tax.

GOV.UK's rates for 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027.

Vehicle tax for this car is £790 a year, paid in one go.

Tax band	M
12 monthly Direct Debits, in total	£829.50
6 months	£434.50
6 months by Direct Debit	£414.75

Show the workings

Step	Sum	Answer
Registered between 1 March 2001 and 31 March 2017: band by CO2	257g/km is band M	790 GBP a year

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Band M: every way to pay

Single 12 month payment	£790
12 monthly Direct Debits, in total	£829.50
Single 6 month payment	£434.50
6 months by Direct Debit	£414.75

Cars first registered on or after 1 April 2017 do not use these bands: use the calculator.

From GOV.UK: Vehicle tax rates, checked 14 November 2026.

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