just got this today https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/roadworthiness-testing-for-vehicles-of-historic-interest
there could be trouble ahead.
there could be trouble ahead.
Indeed there could be; a snippet from the document.there could be trouble ahead.
Except for windscreen washers...Yes Paul, totally correct IF that is the option that most support when contacting DfT .
The issue is that we may well have cars out there originally built with a knowledge of the 8 point rules which have later been further modified rendering it now liable to BIVA IF /WHEN caught up in whatever is decided re declaration / inspection.
Personally I believe a clear line drawn in the sand and an amnesty ( not an option shown ) would be beneficial to all involved including DVLA etc. ie Hands up if car modified pre 98 ( date of introduction of SVA) and be given a Q plate and pay tax WITHOUT having to be tested. After 98 there is no legitimate arguement to be made for NOT testing to BIVA.
It should be argued , by many, that as SVA didn't exist until 98 you cannot be made to use it as no law is retrospective. The onus will be on the owner to prove its road going existence before that date.
8 pint rule ? is there where a woman's looks are inversely proportional to the amount of lager consumed ?At least there are referances to the 8 pint rule.