Ok, here is information I received from the DVLA when I enquired about my '83 Murena. I could not decide if in fact they are correct for my car but for an '82 it should be fine, nevetheless I will give it a try but not until April which is their trigger month for a 40 year old vehicle - we will see!
Cheers
John
"Thank you for your enquiry.
It may help if I explain that the vehicle does qualify for the 'Historic' tax class. In order to amend the tax class to historic, you can apply in person at a Post Office® that deals with vehicle tax.
The following documentation will need to be submitted:
- V5C Registration Certificate
- V62 Application for a registration certificate if you are not in possession of the V5C* (You will need the VIN/Chassis Number to complete the application)
- valid MOT Certificate (if applicable) or V112 ‘Exemption from MOT testing’ form
- valid insurance certificate or cover note for vehicles registered with a Northern Ireland address (downloaded or faxed copies are acceptable, however photocopies are not)
*Please note that there is a £25 charge if a V62 is completed.
You should write ‘Historic’ in the change to taxation class field in section 7 of the V5C and sign section 8.
Vehicles manufactured more than 40 years ago are exempt from MOT testing.
Please be aware that it is the keeper or driver of the vehicle’s responsibility for ensuring the vehicle is in a road worthy condition and safe to be driven on the road.
All our services are operating within normal turnaround times as paper applications are being processed within 3 to 4 weeks.
Please allow 4 weeks for your new documents to be sent to you if applying by post. Please do not call us within those 4 weeks as your application will be processing and we will not be able to provide further information.
Information regarding any DVLA services can be found at:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/dvla-services-updateMore information on the Historic vehicle tax class can be found on information leaflet INF34 Taxing Historic Vehicles.
Form V62 can be downloaded from
www.gov.uk/vehicle-registration-certificate-v5c-log-book or obtained from a Post Office® that deals with vehicle tax.
Form V112 can be downloaded from
www.gov.uk/getting-an-mot/vehicles-exempt-from-mot or obtained from a Post Office® that deals with vehicle tax.
I trust this is of assistance to you."