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Advantages of a historic vehicle
- In many locations you do not have to pay road tax for historic vehicles
- They have to go through MOT (vehicule inspection) less often: every two years if they're between 30 and 40 years old, three years if you are between 40 and 45 years old and four years if over 45 years.
- The vehicule inspections are less complete depending on the type of vehicle being inspected. They can normally be exempted from emissions testing or suspension
- Insurance is cheaper
Disadvantages of a historic vehicle
- The DGT may limit the circulation of a historic vehicle. For example, it may restrict the dates or lanes on which it may travel, if the vehicle cannot exceed 80 km/h. They may also prohibit driving at night or in poor visibility conditions, if it does not have an adequate lighting system. In addition, if you cannot exceed 60 km/h you may not be allowed to drive on the motorway or expressway. If you cannot exceed 40 km/h you must always drive on the hard shoulder or as close to the right as possible if there is no hard shoulder.
- Insurance companies usually impose a limit of 5,000 km per year
- The procedures to convert it into a classic vehicle cost about 600 euros.
- The State could request the car for exhibitions if it has a relevant historical value.
