Vast over-reaction from people I think on this unsafe car thing ...
Maybe what's most unsafe is the driver. Perhaps regular driver re-test would be a better way to go.
Vast over-reaction from people I think on this unsafe car thing ...
Maybe what's most unsafe is the driver. Perhaps regular driver re-test would be a better way to go.
If the MOT is not required for unmodified cars I would think it would be a good and responsible idea for ZClub themselves to come up with a list of relevant inspections and testing that are specific for none-mot Z cars that the car owner can give to a MOT registered garage as a type of annual service on a suggestion / recommendation basis.Well it's in the weekly Classic papers now, 40+ year old cars will be exempt from MoT testing from My but the detail about the modified cars will be clarified this November.
I can see the clarification being too difficult and all modified cars will need testing or excluded from 'Historic' status. We will see.
This may open up a 'can of worms' especially with hybrids, their safety and Historic status.
No it's brought about by people who are currently trying to negotiate BREXIT and look how shambolic that is.
Perhaps one of the most alarming aspects of this new law is that imports over 40 years old will not require an MOT prior to first registration in the UK.
The MOT test has always been a safety net to ensure a basic standard of roadworthiness for imports. In many years of importing hundreds of cars I can count on one hand the number that have passed an MOT without any work. Even if just swapping over lights work is usually required.
South African cars are often in a very poor condition as they have no regular road tests and cars from the States pretty much the same with emissions seen as the only important consideration on a regular basis.
So I can register my shell in theory and get a number plate?
YEP!
I think that's great news - as there is nothing worse than building a car you've imported for restoration and then wondering whether or not the DVLA will actually issue you a number plate after you've spent thousands on a rebuild.
No......... not online and DVLA are increasing the number of inspections - sub-contracted to SGS.
I have had two in the last few months never having had any previously.
...............As a result the insurance industry has now put pressure on the DVLA to conduct random inspections on 7000 imports per year.........