partviking
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rockdemon said:a stupid idea
2549andy said:The obvious answer would seem to be a two-tier test
hairyrover said:legislate all old cars into oblivion
PeterZRH said:I'd advocate a minimum check of braking, steering etc.and not much else for old vehicles.
Government Website said:Join the discussion on the Classic Vehicles web pages – this website will be open to the end of October 2014.
This is all tied up with the European Roadworthiness Directive. My understanding is that the EU wants to introduce a much stricter test, but individual states can opt out in the case of historic vehicles. Much of the discussion hinges around what is a historic vehicle, they have to be over 30 years old and historically correct, whatever that means, but it seems pretty certain that the definition of historic is going to be much tighter than hitherto, vehicles with major engine changes or replica and kit cars that take the identity of the donor vehicle are unlikely to make the grade. There is nothing to stop the government introducing a two tier test, but present discussions seem to be heading towards exemption.There are lots of other conditions that will be imposed if the MOT exemption is introduced, regarding such things as modifications and use. But if you think adding to the discussion will make any difference at all you're deluding yourself. If the EU tell the UK government that it's got to be done, then it will happen, and what the likes of us think won't make a blind bit of difference.
I was under the impression that the question over defining what the UK government would consider a historically correct car is one that meets the DVLA's points system. The question then is how do the 8 points relate to the car, do the parts have to be original as in exactly what was fitted when it rolled off the production line or same/similar/equivalent to original which cover service replacement parts etc?
The eight point system is the criterion for deciding whether or not the car's original identity and registration number are retained. If a car passes the eight point level and is historic, ie the original vehicle was built before 1st January 1975 then that status remains, but the definition of historic status in the future is still under discussion and it's not clear in my mind how the relationship between vehicle identity and historic status is going to pan outI can't back this up with reliable data but I was under the impression that the question over defining what the UK government would consider a historically correct car is one that meets the DVLA's points system. ....
Currently DVLA seem to be totally ignoring the 8 point system.
The eight point system is the criterion for deciding whether or not the car's original identity and registration number are retained. If a car passes the eight point level and is historic, ie the original vehicle was built before 1st January 1975 then that status remains, but the definition of historic status in the future is still under discussion and it's not clear in my mind how the relationship between vehicle identity and historic status is going to pan out
In what regards are they ignoring it, I've not come across anything rumors recently? I do know more cars are being flagged up for proof of identity.
They are sending cars for BIVA even though they fall within the 8 point ruling.
Are these predominantly the cars that all of a sudden appear and apply for historic tax in line with the rolling tax exemption? I understand there is a letter that has been going out to some classic car owners demanding details of their cars for evaluation?
All of the above, plus some new imports.