No MOT for over 30 year old cars proposed???

[ElvisWedgely]

Currently cars pre 1960 need no mot, but soon cars older than 30 years old could also be included to suit EU rules. That's good news, if it goes ahead, and its looking very likely, that's brilliant news for all of us

Tony. TCB.

[JumboBeef]

Do you have a link?

[Wedg1e]

Last I heard it was pre-1982, so I didn't get too excited.

[ElvisWedgely]

I'm hope this link will works.

http://www.motoringresearch.com/car-news/mots-cars...

Tony.TCB.

Edited by ElvisWedgely on Thursday 28th August 12:41

[adam quantrill]

Despite my last one I like the MoT 'cos it keeps me honest, I would probably still stick mine through once a year (at my convenience).

[phillpot]

Don't have an issue with MOT neither should anyone else who keeps their car in good order (imho) but free road tax would be nice

[ElvisWedgely]

TBH I don't have an issue with the MOT either, but it's all the hastle of taking it there every year and having to remember it etc. and if yoU dont get it done on time, you're breaking the law and so on. This way, there is a choice. You can still take it for an MOT at your leisure, if you wish, just to give it a health check and stop that fifty quid burning a hole in your pocket. I mean what else would we be doing with that extra fifty quid anyway? Spend it on beer maybe? No, I think I'd rather have the MOT any day!

Tony. TCB.

[mrzigazaga]

ElvisWedgely said:

I mean what else would we be doing with that extra fifty quid anyway?

More fuel...

[stevoj]

All 30 year cars would be included!

Lets not forget this is not just for TVR or enthusiastic classic car owners, yes from a personnel perspective for folks on here it looks good but in reality how many un-roadworthy vehicles could we end up with? and it only takes one them to create an accident. Unfortunately 30 years does not put all cars in the classic vintage status that means it is owned and cherished for Sunday days out, In fact some folks on here use their cars for everyday transport.
Keep the cars safe I say, FREE road tax - yes!

[KKson]

The idea of no MOT requirements for older cars frightens me. For every bunch of passionate enthusiasts there will always be the botcher trying to make a fast profit and or moving on an unsafe car. My local garage is extremely thorough and picks up small things and premature wear that I'd never spot while laid on the floor on my back in my garage. I will be continuing with an annual MOT for both peace of mind and the potential safety of my passengers.

[mrzigazaga]

I think i would prefer to have my car put on a ramp every year and have all the necessaries checked by someone in the know...There are enough unroadworthy cars out there already..It will become a MAD MAX state...No thunder dome just road scag.....Ziga

[Sireatalot]

I also would like my cars checked over on an annual basis really for peace of mind..

however...

mrzigazaga said:

It will become a MAD MAX state...

Two MOT Testers enter.... One MOT Tester leaves..


Just having another thought, I think it would be good to still have compulsory annual MOT but make them free for cars over 30 years of vintage.. just to keep them safe and road worthy - could be a plan.

Edited by Sireatalot on Thursday 28th August 12:13

[phillpot]

ElvisWedgely said:

but it's all the hastle of taking it there every year and having to remember it etc.

If that's your idea of hastle you must have an easy life!



My garage text me a reminder

[adam quantrill]

In the old days before electronic copies the old MoT would still be valid even if you failed the retest (e.g. could be because the screenwash had run out...) but now I think the fail invalidates the old MoT.

This makes it irritating to submit the car early if it fails on a niggly detail - which is not dangerous. So no formal MoT would be better for me - far more flexible.

[prideaux]

phillpot said:

If that's your idea of hastle you must have an easy life!



My garage text me a reminder

Mine does as well scary seeing how some cars are maintained
A

[B@man]

Comment as posted on the DFT website..

I don’t think classic cars should be exempt, they still have components that wear out and should be subjected to an inspection by someone other than the owner. Given the mileage covered I would agree that 24 month testing or say 6000 mile testing would be more appropriate, but no testing is madness.

Self certification in my mind would not work as there are item the owner / enthusiast cant check – e.g. brakes.

Flip side is the MOT test missed my rusty outrigger, but under the old rules where prodding poking with a screwdriver was allowed it would have been spotted.

Thats progress I guess...