MOT for pre 1960 cars, do we know if this is happening ?

[rswift]

I was just wondering if anything ever came of the abolition of MOT's for pre 1960's cars, as my recollection was that it was to be from November of this year, which is only a few weeks away.

[Riley Blue]

Correct, from November 18th I believe.

[CDP]

Still seems a silly idea to me. I know of people who would be daft enough to just drive a deathtrap,
certainly daft enough in their teens.

[shovelheadrob]

I don't see why they didn't make it 1972 to fall in line with historic vehicle road tax.

[rswift]

Well I still can't find any "official" mention of it via any of the government, or dept of transport websites.

[Riley Blue]

I guess we just have to wait for November 18th. In the meantime here's the government's response to the consultation.
http://assets.dft.gov.uk/consultations/dft-2011-27...

[a8hex]

I think Breadvan was saying that the Euro directive is going to mean that there will need to be testing again. So fingers cross, dropping the MOT will only be a short term thing.

[anonymous-user]

If, and it remains an big if, the proposed Euro Regulation (not Directive - there is a significant difference) comes in, then cars from pre 1960 (and indeed all cars over 30 years old) will be exempt from testing if they have their original spec. All other cars will need a test, regardless of age.

[Rapid rental]

Was there any update on this as i cannot find f the regs changed or not, anyone?

[davepen]

Well the internet says an instruction has been issued to the MOT stations. This does allow pre 1960 cars to be tested if you want.

http://www.dft.gov.uk/vosa/repository/Special%20No...

and someone said their recent Road Fund Licence Tax demand (for £0.00p) said no MOT required after 18th.

Not sure if the SI has been published to make it legal.

[anonymous-user]

The Motor Vehicles (Tests) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2012 come into force on 18th November 2012.

http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2012/2652/conte...

[CDP]

Now we just have to wait for the horrific fatal accident caused by an utter death-trap to cause all sorts of draconian restrictions on classic car use and ownership.

It will happen and Brake will bray about it. I urge all classic car owners to keep on MOTing their cars or at least taking it for an annual MOT style safety inspection at a reputable garage and keep the receipts. This might end up a condition for insurance soon enough anyway.

[FUBAR]

Surely an MOTd Classic is going to be worth more than an un MOTd one? I for one would pay a bit more for a car knowing it passes or exceeds MOT standards.

[CDP]

FUBAR said:

Surely an MOTd Classic is going to be worth more than an un MOTd one? I for one would pay a bit more for a car knowing it passes or exceeds MOT standards.

Considering the wrecks me and my friends were prepared to drive in our youth I don't think I'd buy a classic without an MOT as a minimum requirement and a proper inspection.

[big_boz]

shovelheadrob said:

I don't see why they didn't make it 1972 to fall in line with historic vehicle road tax.

My '72 Beetle is in for its MOT today.....failed as it goes but my mechanic said that emissions are not looked at for historic cars (so '72 and older). He did also mention the pre '60 change in November.

[colin2296fs]

i have the tax renewal for my year 2000 alfa spider and it has a bit beside where it tells you to take the insurance certificate and stuff that says that an mot is no longer required from the 18th nov on pre 60 cars. so it looks like this is happening

[mph]

I'm waiting for a narrow-minded posting complaining that owners of pre-60 cars will now save money.

The fact that most owners of these cars, and the respective owners clubs, are against the idea shows that real "enthusiasts" are more focused on safety than saving a few pounds a year.

I'll continue to get my pre-60 car MOT'd and I'll be very surprised if insurance companies don't make it a requirement anyway.

[anonymous-user]

See above: the relevant Statutory Instrument takes effect on 18th November.

[Excelsior]

mph said:

The fact that most owners of these cars, and the respective owners clubs, are against the idea shows that real "enthusiasts" are more focused on safety than saving a few pounds a year.

Here's a quick couple of facts from the FBVHC report...

74% of respondents wish to see testing requirements for historic vehicles relaxed.

59% support the government?s preferred option of exempting all pre-1960 vehicles

[na]

Excelsior said:

mph said:

The fact that most owners of these cars, and the respective owners clubs, are against the idea shows that real "enthusiasts" are more focused on safety than saving a few pounds a year.

Here's a quick couple of facts from the FBVHC report...

74% of respondents wish to see testing requirements for historic vehicles relaxed.

59% support the government?s preferred option of exempting all pre-1960 vehicles

mph forgot to allow for the selfish, self serving majority

and what about the possibility of the EU doing away with the pre-'73 tax exemption they wont like that