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That car would be illegal to operate on public roads in the EU. You can't pass the annual inspection without working brakes. The inspector will also ask you to
by zirgs 3y ago
That car would be illegal to operate on public roads in the EU. You can't pass the annual inspection without working brakes. The inspector will also ask you to wait outside while he checks the brakes, suspension and other stuff under the car. If he can't start the engine himself - the inspection will be over.
- Cthulhu_ 3y agoWhile you're correct about the brakes, the rest is made-up nonsense; the inspector is going to be a mechanic that knows these cars, not an ignorant clipboard warrior going down a ticklist. They'd fail it on the brakes, but starting it is a matter of asking or familiarity with the car / model. And you wouldn't take your oldtimer to any random mechanic, you'd take it to a specialist.
- zirgs 3y agoThe inspector actually is a "clipboard warrior" who is employed by the state.
- tim333 3y agoIn the UK cars are exempt from inspection if over 40 years old, which was true when we were in the EU. I think it varies by country. Couldn't do stuff like this otherwise https://rove.me/to/england/london-to-brighton-veteran-car-run https://rove.me/to/england/london-to-brighton-veteran-car-ru...
- zirgs 3y agoHere only cars that were manufactured before 1945 are exempt. Cars from the early 1980s don't feel "historic" enough.
- philipwhiuk 3y agoThey still need to be insured and have working brakes.