Classic cars could face MoTs for the first time as public backs safety checks for motors over 40 years old

Classic cars could face MOTs for the first time after the majority of a public consultation has backed the proposed moved. While 36 per cent said no change was needed, 41 per cent of the 1,083 responses said that classic or historic cars should undergo a full MOT or similar safety tests appropriate to its age. Of those in favour, 18 per cent said tests the same as MOTs should be introduced with 10 per cent saying that 'basic checks for road worthiness' are needed. In a government response to the consultation published in December it said that 'the majority of comments suggest that a new type of check is needed 41 per cent of the 1,083 responses said that classic or historic cars should undergo a full MOT or similar safety tests appropriate to its age Of those in favour, 18 per cent said tests the same as MOTs should be introduced with 10 per cent saying that 'basic checks for road worthiness' are needed Eight per cent said that there should be MOT style-tests appropriate to age of vehicle, for example, some not needing to be emissions checked.