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MoT SAFETY QUESTIONED

Fears over unsafe classics on our roads have gathered pace following new data from the DVSA, which has revealed that almost one in five of the cars voluntarily submitted for an MoT test since the beginning of 2019 have initially failed.

Back in May 2018 MoT exemption was controversially brought in line with historic vehicle tax (VED), meaning vehicles built more than 40 years ago no longer need to be tested providing no ‘substantial changes’ have been made in the last 30 years. However, owners are still responsible for keeping their vehicles in roadworthy condition, and failure to do so can result in a fine of up to £2500 and three points.

Data obtained via a Freedom of Information request by BookMyGarage.com showed 121,204 classic cars aged over 40 years old were still MoT tested voluntarily between January 2019 and June 2021, despite a lack of legal obligation to do so.

Of the cars tested, the