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No doubt there has been a thread about this back in the day.
Is it not a tad irresponsible for the Govt to declare that cars over a certain age no longer require MOTs? Yes, super, responsible owners can elect to still have an MOT but what about all the rest?
Is it not a tad irresponsible for the Govt to declare that cars over a certain age no longer require MOTs? Yes, super, responsible owners can elect to still have an MOT but what about all the rest?
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I think part of the problem was that pre-1960 vehicles were not realy 'testable' to modern standards & so the rules had to be applied flexibly anyway.
No-one is actually going to drive a 60 year old vehicle for day-to-day use (apart from a few enthusiasts who will have it in good order anyway) - and I'm not that bothered about testing the 'occasional hobby use' vehicles - which will still be covered by the Police enforcing roadworthiness rules.
I think part of the problem was that pre-1960 vehicles were not realy 'testable' to modern standards & so the rules had to be applied flexibly anyway.
No-one is actually going to drive a 60 year old vehicle for day-to-day use (apart from a few enthusiasts who will have it in good order anyway) - and I'm not that bothered about testing the 'occasional hobby use' vehicles - which will still be covered by the Police enforcing roadworthiness rules.