Did anyone else see it? Once a vehicle has reached 40 years old, it's not only free from Tax, but from MOT too....
Whilst it doesn't affect me, I fear the price of Pre-77 scrap is about to go one way.... Along with the number of deathtraps on the road. Also watch for an increasing amount of Landrovers and mini's suddenly "aging" over night, along with a health increase in the trade of log books.
Yes, I appreciate fully that construction and use rules, along with the law, will still apply, but can you see the average pleb on the street caring about those until it's already way too late?
Impending MOT madness
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Re: Impending MOT madness
Heard they were talking about it.
Believe one of the theories is a car of that age will be owned by a collector and be immaculately looked after.
I however think you will be right.
Believe one of the theories is a car of that age will be owned by a collector and be immaculately looked after.
I however think you will be right.
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480 Celebration 187
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Hyundai i10 2015
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Re: Impending MOT madness
My brother has a 1937 Austin Ruby - no MoT required obviously but he and all the other owners he knows have a voluntary one. Old cars being not cheap to run and very frustrating when you can't get spares, so it really is only enthusiasts who have them. Far too inconvenient for modern Joe Soap.
Sylvia
Snazzy - 1993 Paris Blue ES red dipstick 2.0i bought 2001
Lethal Lily - 1991 White Turbo
Paris the Unicorn - 1991 Paris Edition
hubby has
Sven - 1994 Racing Green GT
Evil Eva - 1992 Paris Blue Turbo
no previous 480s - can't bear to sell any
Snazzy - 1993 Paris Blue ES red dipstick 2.0i bought 2001
Lethal Lily - 1991 White Turbo
Paris the Unicorn - 1991 Paris Edition
hubby has
Sven - 1994 Racing Green GT
Evil Eva - 1992 Paris Blue Turbo
no previous 480s - can't bear to sell any