importing 1960s classic cars..

[paul gee]

Hi all, I wonder if someone can clarify the 'emissions' position with a 1960s car first registered abroad but imported into the UK now.. if I did this will the car be MOT tested as a 1965.. or a 2019 ? Thanks in advance

[gareth_r]

https://www.mot-testing.service.gov.uk/documents/m...

8. Nuisance
8.2 Exhaust Emissions
Personal imports
A personal import must be tested according to its date of first use.
However, if you're shown a letter from the vehicle manufacturer proving that the engine doesn't meet British emission standards you must test to the next lower emission standard. For example, a 1995 car first used in Gambia with a letter from the engine manufacturer stating the engine number and showing that the engine can't meet catalyst emission limits, you must use the non-cat limits of carbon monoxide (CO) 3.5% and hydrocarbons (HC) 1,200ppm.

That's badly written, however (and not just the final sentence), because "personal import" has a specific meaning for import duty and tax purposes.

[coetzeeh]

No test required.