vehicle and plant repair brand
Crypton
Crypton is a UK brand of MOT test lane equipment, best known for its roller brake testers used in MOT bays. Its Class IV and Class VII testers cover cars and light vans up through heavier vehicles for MOT-approved garages.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Built in
United Kingdom
UK availability
Widely available in the UK
Long-established UK MOT equipment brand, now part of Continental, sold and serviced through UK garage equipment dealers.
What Crypton builds
Crypton model ranges
| Range | What it is |
|---|---|
| Class IV Roller Brake Tester | MOT-approved brake tester for cars and light vans |
| Class VII Roller Brake Tester | MOT-approved brake tester for heavier vehicles |
How Crypton compares
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Crypton vs Autel
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Crypton vs Bradbury
Bradbury is a UK vehicle lift brand supplying two-post and four-post lifts, including wheel alignment lifts, to garages and MOT test lanes. Its lifts are fitted by regional garage equipment dealers rather than sold direct.
Crypton vs Corghi
Corghi is an Italian maker of tyre changers and wheel balancers used across UK tyre bays and garages. Its A-series changers and EM-series balancers cover the rim sizes fitted to most cars and small vans.
Crypton vs Hunter Engineering
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Crypton vs MAHA
MAHA is a German maker of two-post and in-ground vehicle lifts along with MOT test lane equipment, sold in Britain through MAHA UK. Its two-post lifts suit garages servicing cars and light vans up to 3.5 tonnes.
UK companies hiring and selling Crypton
No listed company has told us they carry Crypton yet.
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