No MOT for over 30 year old cars proposed???
Discussion
I'm hope this link will works.
http://www.motoringresearch.com/car-news/mots-cars...
Tony.TCB.
http://www.motoringresearch.com/car-news/mots-cars...
Tony.TCB.
Edited by ElvisWedgely on Thursday 28th August 12:41
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.
Tony. TCB.
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!
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!
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.
I also would like my cars checked over on an annual basis really for peace of mind..
however...
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.
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
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.
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.
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...
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...
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