slow-lane-Matt
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https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/670431/vehicles-of-historical-interest-substantial-change-guidance.pdf
...seem quite open to interpretation, for example
"Axles and running gear – alteration of the type and or method of suspension or
steering constitutes a substantial change;"
but it goes on to say.
• in respect of axles and running gear changes made to improve efficiency,
safety or environmental performance.
• changes that are made to preserve a vehicle, which in all cases must be when
original type parts are no longer reasonably available.
So as you can't get RHD steering boxes but can get LHD boxes, seems the "hand" of the vehicle could impact tax/mot status...!
It seem you can just let current MOT expire and drive after May 20 with no extra paperwork etc, except to self declare the car is MOT
exempt next time you tax bus....
Are there any MOT testers here who can confirm....
...seem quite open to interpretation, for example
"Axles and running gear – alteration of the type and or method of suspension or
steering constitutes a substantial change;"
but it goes on to say.
• in respect of axles and running gear changes made to improve efficiency,
safety or environmental performance.
• changes that are made to preserve a vehicle, which in all cases must be when
original type parts are no longer reasonably available.
So as you can't get RHD steering boxes but can get LHD boxes, seems the "hand" of the vehicle could impact tax/mot status...!
It seem you can just let current MOT expire and drive after May 20 with no extra paperwork etc, except to self declare the car is MOT
exempt next time you tax bus....
Are there any MOT testers here who can confirm....
