Monthly Archives: May 2012

MOT for Pre 1960 vehicles to be scrapped

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In an unexpected move, the Department of Transport has announced that pre-1960 cars and bikes will no longer require a valid MOT test to be road legal.

Owners of exempted vehicles, which account for around 160,000 currently on the road, will still be legally required to ensure that they’re roadworthy, in proper condition and safe, but, from 18th November 2012, are no longer obliged to take the annual inspection.

This move comes, despite widespread resistance from the classic car world.
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New MOT regulations – How modified is a modified?

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On the Pistonheads website an interesting article appeared relating to Track day cars and the MOT.

New MOT regs - Do you need to panic?

Most of the new rules have been introduced to keep up with the number of electronic safety systems on new cars. If there’s a warning light you’ve been trying to ignore for a while, you might want to take a second look at it. Under the new rules, any illuminated malfunction indicator lights for electronic power steering, air bags, seat belt pre-tensioners and the like could mean a failed test.
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Existing registered vehicles, The 8-point rule and retrospective BIVA

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It’s a well known fact that when a vehicle is modified, the changes must be notified to DVLA.

Looking at a V5c, there is a section to notify a change to the Wheelplan, Body Type, Chassis number, CC Engine etc.
What doesn’t appear on the V5c is the requirement to notify any changes to the Suspension, Axles, Steering or modifications to the body or chassis.
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FBHVC at odds with car clubs

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In the conclusion to the FBHVC document relating to their survey on whether Pre 1960 vehicles should be exempt from MOT testing, they state

“This report of the rigorous research undertaken provides the FBHVC board with a clear indication of what grass roots historic vehicle enthusiasts feel about the government’s proposals on MoT testing.

The results clearly indicate an overwhelming support for change (74%).”

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