Pre-1960 vehicles to be exempt from MOT.

[G-CPTN]

I'm not sure that this makes sense.

Sure, most owners would be enthusiasts, but they may not necessarily be mechanics-savvy.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-18146326

[coastie]

Exempt from MOT, exempt from Tax, shame they're not exempt from fuel duty!

[G-CPTN]

I bought a 1936 MG tourer in 1966.

One of the wheels had the splines stripped and had been drilled through with a bolt and nut providing the 'drive'.

I continued to use it (it worked well) but it wasn't going to pass an MOT so I swapped the hub and the wheel for ones that were good.

I wonder if the Police will have the powers (that VOSA have) to require a vehicle to be examined at a test centre?

[coastie]

Wow! Nice car!

[G-CPTN]

I sold it when I 'emigrated' in 1982, then saw it outside a pub in Switzerland in 1988.

[coastie]

Blimey! It was in decent nick then if it managed to travel that far!

[Fazer9553]

Originally Posted by G-CPTN

I'm not sure that this makes sense.

Sure, most owners would be enthusiasts, but they may not necessarily be mechanics-savvy.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-18146326

If you were in an accident, how could you prove your vehicle was maintained and in good condition and therefore not the cause of the accident?

[robertdavey6]

Could it be that there will be some conditions applied? On the lines of a limited mileage and perhaps a two yearly check, by a competent person.

[G-CPTN]

A better idea would be a reduced check for a reduced fee - but where would you stop?