Talk Morgan Forums Community The Malvern Arms UK MOT consultation

Absolutely, and I see no reason why old cars should be exempt from an emissions check, too. Clearly they can't be expected to meet modern emissions standards, but neither should they be permitted to spew out clouds of noxious fumes due to poor maintenance.

The current arrangements seem absolutely fine to me, and I see no pressing reason to change them at all.

I am deeply suspicious of this 'reducing regulation' pitch. I reckon it's more about setting old cars up for a fall - they are looking for an excuse to say "Look, these things are dirty and dangerous, they should be banned altogether" - or at least to severely curtail the mileages we are allowed to do. Reducing safety checks will increase the likelihood of accidents, and this will give them the ammunition they are looking for.

Remember these are politicians and bureaucrats we're talking about here - and they will be under pressure from motor manufacturers keen to ensure we are forced to go out and buy shiny new cars as soon as our old ones are more than a few years old.

I agree. My car would be exempt under the 40 year rule but I'd like to see at least an annual test for brakes, lights, steering, and general safety. I always regard the present test as being good value for having the car assessed by someone independent.

The Eight point rule is a tool that DVLA uses when a car is substantially rebuilt or altered. It is not a continuous test, for if it was, a lot of higher mileage old cars would have failed as much would have been replaced due to wear and tear.

Accordingly, the sensible approach to the issue of ‘historically significant’ applied to testing would be to take the year of manufacture on the V5c at face value and anything registered with an age before the cut out date should be accepted.

The person who subsequently applies for vehicle tax has to declare the vehicle is in an MOT exempt group. It is known that DVLA are pursuing the issue of incorrect registration so to take the view of leaving it to them is both simple and logical. Anything else would involve costs to both you and vehicle owners and serve little practical end.

Absolutely, and I see no reason why old cars should be exempt from an emissions check, too. Clearly they can't be expected to meet modern emissions standards, but neither should they be permitted to spew out clouds of noxious fumes due to poor maintenance.

Far greater chance of being clobbered by an under 25 year old who's brain has failed...
However, I agree Keith, I think all vehicles should have a compulsory MoT test every year
Including trailers...

Pre 1975 cars are presently subject to a visual check whereby the vehicle will fail if it's emitting clearly visible smoke.

Exactly. Like I said, there's nothing much wrong with the current system.

My gut reaction is that MOT exemption is a mistake and will have unforseen consequences.

But I also accept that older cars need experts in old cars as testers. At least old cars don't do much mileage, and it would be easy to say lets do it on mileage covered but old cars are so easy to clock, so that won't work.