Road Tax for older vehicles

[MickeyMoto]

Hi,

Got this from the ILOC.

In 1997 the Government decided to change the rolling 25 year tax exemption to a blanket vehicle must be manufactured before January 1st 1973. There is a petition to reinstate the rolling date (30 years for some reason).

Just think, anything older than 1981 would be tax emempt if this succeeds, most of the older Morinis.

http://epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/183

Thanks,

Mike.

[buzby]

Thanks for posting this on the forum.I've signed up now

[bobajob]

In the budget they have change the historic tax status so that now vehicles pre 1974 are included. No idea why but great news if you have a vehicle manufactured in 1973!

[EVguru]

The reason for the fixed cut-off date was to prevent vehicles like the Morris Ital becoming 'historic'.

[HoveActually]

The reason for the fixed cut-off date was to prevent vehicles like the Morris Ital becoming 'historic'.

You spoilsport

[corsaro chris]

Thanks Paul!

Presumably all the Itals have expired now, hence the relaxation?

Good riding,

CC