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I have a 1975 Triumph Stag and would like to have it MoT’d for safety reasons. It is MoT exempt but if it fails can I still use it legally on the road? I asked my local MoT garage and they didn’t know!...
I have heard conflicting information on MOTs in that the six-month exemption only applies to those people with Coronavirus or those self-isolating. I am not in that category and I had a service and MOT...
Will insurance companies pay out if I have an accident while driving with no MoT during this extension period? Are the police going to check vehicles to see if they're roadworthy?
Both my Renault R16s are almost 50 years old and have tax exemption as they are registered as historic. Do I need to fill in a V112 form as well? Furthermore is it legal to drive in the EU (France) and...
Does a campervan registered in 1978 need an MoT?
I have a 1978 Triumph Stag that becomes historic this year. It was 1st registered 1st Mar 1978. The MoT runs out 18th April 19 and the tax runs out 1st May 19. I just want to check that as the tax runs...
I'm looking to buy a 1970s MGB GT V8. An original car will be classed as an historic vehicle affecting the need for tax and MoT. Many of the originally 1800cc cars were later converted to V8 by transplanting...
When is a July 1979 car tax-free and MoT exempt?
I own two classic cars (1930 and 1970) both of which are listed as "Historic Vehicle " in their Registration Certificates. Do I need to register them on a V112 with DVLA to confirm I do not require an...
I have a 1977 MGB that I have recently registered as a vehicle of historic interest. I understand I still have to tax it annually but the charge is £0. I also understand that when I tax it I can opt to...