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

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

Asked on 29 January 2019 by brian adams

Answered by Keith Moody
Tax exemption for classic cars is now rolling at 40 years. The updates occur each April so April 2019 will see it update to pre-1979 vehicles which means your car will become tax exempt in April 2020.
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