New law on the way for classic car owners ..

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Not sure what you’re trying to say with that link but classic cars that fail an MOT aren’t allowed to be used in the road, I don’t see any new law there?
 

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Nothing new, what is the failure rate at the first MOT at 3 years old?
 
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This new law is for classic cars that dont have a valid MO0T test every 12 months [] read the link ]]
 

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Nowhere does your link suggest that older cars must have a current MoT.

My two classic MGs haven't been MoT tested for a few years. The MoT test is voluntary as stated in the article you linked to. There is nothing about an MoT test being a legal requirement.
 
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Well dont bother, but i can understand it . A lot of classic car owners dont bother to MOT their cars that is what its all about .
 

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Its VOULANTRY - not mandatory.

Regardless.

If I had a classic I would certainly get a MOT check to highlight any issues. Oh wait I have my VW T25 camper.

Anyone with 2 brain cells should be getting their car checked. No brainer.
 

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Anyone with 2 brain cells should be getting their car checked. No brainer.
I wouldn't go that far. Some people can't tell a spanner form a screw driver .... while some people can & are quite capable of maintaining their car to an acceptable standard. Having said that .... it's always nice to have AN Other pair of eye to give your car the once over. ;)
 


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