Christopher Kenneth SMITH Posted May 20, 2018 Report Share Posted May 20, 2018 (edited) Morning All, OK time to debunk all the rubbish printed about the new MOT and tax laws .... here are the possible combinations that apply to UK TR7's and TR8's :1) Car currently on 'historic' (not PLG) taxation class .... just go online and you can register for exemption and a free tax2) Car not currently on 'historic' (on PLG) taxation class - you can go online and get MOT exemption BUT you need to pay for you tax until you get historic ... OR go to your Post Office and get exempted and free tax Historic taxation class is currently for cars built before Jan 7th 1978 ... those built after (in 1978) will need to wait till April 2019. If you car is built before this date but registered after Jan 7th then you will need to prove its build date. If you are one of the (I think) 2500 cars that were registered after Jan 7th but built before, then get in touch and I will talk you through the process to get your TR7 / TR8 exempted P.S. This morning I have tested all the above combinations with 6 of my wedges ... Edited May 20, 2018 by Christopher Kenneth SMITH Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rod1883 Posted May 20, 2018 Report Share Posted May 20, 2018 Interesting to see the new screen, thanks. Would also be interested to see a screen capture of the "What does 'substantially altered' mean?" screen. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Christopher Kenneth SMITH Posted May 20, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2018 Here you go Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rod1883 Posted May 20, 2018 Report Share Posted May 20, 2018 Thanks Disappointing in that it doesn't say anything about mods improving safety, or if original components are unavailable - which I believe are in the detail of the definition. I guess it would be too much for a simple screen, and so the detail in the V112 needs to be consulted. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grigory Posted May 23, 2018 Report Share Posted May 23, 2018 Christopher, my car was first registered on 3rd February 1978 - is it likely that it was built in 1977? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Christopher Kenneth SMITH Posted May 25, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2018 Unlikely - but email me at drcsmith2@hotmail.com with the VIN number and I will check the factory records Quote Link to post Share on other sites
oldtuckunder Posted May 26, 2018 Report Share Posted May 26, 2018 Why would you want MOT exemption? Alan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted May 27, 2018 Report Share Posted May 27, 2018 Hi Alan, knowing that it is MOT exempt and then submitting it for the MOT test gives one that air of self satisfaction in doing the right thing. Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveR Posted May 27, 2018 Report Share Posted May 27, 2018 Roger, It may not be PC but it's an old British past time feeling smug. Dave Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Christopher Kenneth SMITH Posted May 28, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2018 'Grigory'- your car left the factory on 21 January 1977 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne Scott Posted May 29, 2018 Report Share Posted May 29, 2018 Why would you want MOT exemption? Alan Being exempt from an MOT is largely irrelevant and for most owners, something of a red herring. The majority (according to reports in CCW from the FBHVC) say they will MOT their car for safety. What is important in my view is getting your vehicle registered as a "Vehicle of Historic Interest" (VHI) . This categorisation once obtained, may well ensure our ability to use our cars unhindered by modern rules on fossil fuels in the not so distant future, not to mention being able to enter cities like London and Oxford after 2020. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jogger321 Posted May 30, 2018 Report Share Posted May 30, 2018 "1) Car currently on 'historic' (not PLG) taxation class .... just go online and you can register for exemption and a free tax" I'm probably missing this...My vehicle is already historic and road tax exempt but I have looked everywhere online )but probably not far enough?) as to where you can make it MOT exempt ...link please? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mike ellis Posted May 30, 2018 Report Share Posted May 30, 2018 If it is already in the Historic tax class you only claim exemption online when your renewal comes through. The question will be part of the licence renewal process. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RobH Posted May 30, 2018 Report Share Posted May 30, 2018 Well it wasn't when I did mine a couple of weeks ago Mike. The renewal process was exactly the same as before as a Historic. No mention of having to request exemption so it's probably automatic for cars already listed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Christopher Kenneth SMITH Posted May 30, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2018 I've had this question a couple of times ... from May 20th your car is NOT automatically MOT exempt and you do have to apply for it ... the easiest way for those already on 'historic' class is to SORN your car for 5 days and then re-tax it, at the 2nd screen there will be a page to claim the exemption (assuming your car is out of MOT). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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