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Most recently answered 40 year tax exemption questions

Is my classic car tax exempt if it was built three years before being registered?

My car was built in December 1980 but only registered in the UK in 1983, so is it eligible for exemption?

My car was first registered on 8 Jan 1980. Heritage Certificate build date of 22/23 March 1979. DVLA says it's not exempt. Tax is due 1 April 2020. Is my car Tax Exempt or not?

Why is the Northern Ireland Assembly not implementing the 40 year MoT exemption?

Why is the Northern Ireland Assembly not implementing the 40 year MoT exemption to harmonise with the rest of GB?

How can I find out the build date of my classic car?

My MGB Roadster was registered in August 1979 and is about to be tax-exempt, dependant on its date of build. How do I obtain the build date?

I have a car that will be 30 years old in August - if I tax it now will I get a refund of the balance?

I have a car that will be 30 years old in August, if I tax it now, will I get a refund of the balance?

When is a car first registered in March 1979 going to be tax exempt?

I'm thinking of buying a car that was first registered in March 1979. When will it become a historic vehicle and tax exempt?

Will an MGB retro fitted with a V8 still be classed as historic and tax free?

I'm looking to buy a 1970s MGB GT V8. An original car will be classed as an historic vehicle affecting the need for tax and MoT. Many of the originally 1800cc cars were later converted to V8 by transplanting...

When is a July 1979 car tax-free and MoT exempt?

Is my 1978 car now tax free and how do I go about applying?

I have a Mk4 Ford Cortina registered in 1978. When is it tax free and how do I go about getting it registered as tax free?

Can I change the V5C of my 40 year old car to historic status now or do I have to wait until April next year?

My Mk1 Vauxhall Cavalier was registered in September 1978 so is now 40 years old and the tax expires 31 December. Can I change the V5C to Historic now and avoid paying tax to keep it on the road or do...