NEW FOREST REGION

Jaguar Enthusiasts' Club

 

Information

A discussion on the impact of alchol on the human body - Click Here

 

MoT exemption for pre 1977 vehicles from 20 May 2018 - The exemption applies to most vehicles over 40 years old (on a rolling basis). While there is an MoT exemption legislation requiring vehicles to be safe remains applicable.

Amongst those not exempted are those vehicles that have been substantially changed.

Full information can be found HERE on the "Gov.uk" website.

The Club's insurer Footman James has a statement on Mot Exemption well down on this page which states that if the vehicle is used when unsafe or unroadworthy it will void the insurance.

 

Historic Vehicle Tax Class - While this is now rolling it is not automatically applied but must be applied for. Full details from HMRC can be found HERE and a clearer statement from the DVLA HERE

 

Introduction of E10 petrol - Currently UK petrol is E5 containing up to 5% ethanol but there is a move to go to E10 containing up to 10% ethanol; some views are that it could seriously damage classic cars. HERE