The European Commission has proposed a shake-up of the MOT that will exempt cars more than 30 years old from MOT testing but only if they have not had any change in technical characteristics of their main components ‘such as engine, brakes, steering or suspension’.
Under the plan, any vehicles that have been changed from the original specification which they left the factory in would fail an MOT, even if the changes were safety updates.
AA technical specialist Vanessa Guyll said: “The AA is very worried about this. It seems completely over the top.”
Barry Cornes, from the Association of Car Enthusiasts, added “The implications would be massive. It is unbelievable and it seems unworkable. You would need to know every minute detail about every model of car ever made.
“There would need to be a database for every car otherwise it couldn’t work.
“You can take an older car like the Jenson Interceptor and have it completely overhauled with modern components for £100,000. The inference is that it would then become illegal.
“Lots of older cars underwent modifications like brake lights and wipers to make them safer. They would be illegal. How is that possible?
“We think it is totally farcical. This is so frightening when you consider the amount of jobs which could be lost.”
Sep, 07, 2012
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