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What Counts As a Substantial Change?

If your car has had alterations to the technical and main components in the last thirty years, you may not be eligible for MOT exemption.

Of course, it would be near impossible to keep a car running in perfect condition for forty years without the occasional repair.

Here is the list of criteria that counts as a ‘substantial change’:

1. Alteration to the suspension or steering of the vehicle, including the axles and running gear 
2. A difference in numbers of engine cylinders in comparison to the original number
3. Chassis of the car, but replacements of the same pattern as the original are not considered a substantial change 
4. The Monocoque body shell, or ‘structural skin’ of the car, including any sub-frames 

It also counts as a substantial change if the car has been given a ‘Q’ registration number - this is when the vehicle’s age or identity is in doubt.

As the age of the vehicle can not be determined, it cannot qualify for MOT exemption.

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