Julian
Older cars are subject to pollution controls here in the uk although older
cars obviously have to meet less stringent conditions.I was an MOT tester
up until 1986 and we were testing older cars then for CO2 levels then.I
remember SU used to give the most problems.I don't know what the regulations
are now but I would be surprised if they had been relaxed.
Paul
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From: <JACranwell@aol.com>
To: <wiencek@anl.gov>; <alpines@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, September 04, 2002 3:13 PM
Subject: Re: Engine Swaps in Countries Other than the USA
> Tom,
>
> There is no legal requirement in the UK. You can put any engine in any
car.
> As long as it is rated as being roadworthy by the MOT tester, then it is
> street legal.
>
> The only legal requirement is to inform the insurer, who may clap a higher
> premium on non-stock changes.
>
> There are no pollution controls for older cars. I think the cut-off is
1973,
> but I'm not sure on that. In any case, the exemption is based only on the
age
> of car, not the engine. Newer cars must pass the CO and SO2 ratings for
the
> type of car, or would fail the MOT. I'm pretty sure that my SIII would not
> pass the current regulations, so I'm pleased that it is exempt.
>
> The other excellent feature of the UK system is that cars built before '73
> are also exempt from paying road tax, which is currently #155 p.a. This
was
> introduced by the previous Conservative government, in recognition of the
> contribution made by the classic car fraternity to the economy, and fact
that
> most classic car owners have everyday cars in addition.
>
>
> Julian.
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