§ Mr. Gwilym Robertsasked the Secretary of State for Transport what study he has made of the sale of total loss vehicles to the general public rebuilt following accidents; what steps he is taking to ensure that such vehicles are in a roadworthy condition; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. HoramWe have made no such study. Accident investigations to date have revealed no evidence that vehicles rebuilt after accidental damage constitute a significant hazard to road safety. Nevertheless, we are currently arranging the examination of a sample of such vehicles and shall take the findings into account in deciding whether further action is called for.
§ Mr. Gwilym Robertsasked the Secretary of State for Transport if he will take steps to ensure that total loss vehicles rebuilt following accidents are agan identified clearly on their documentation so that the purchaser will be aware of their history.
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§ Mr. HoramNo. The practice was discontinued because it was found to affect legitimate trade adversely without producing any discernible benefit to road safety.
§ Mr. Gwilym Robertsasked the Secretary of State for Transport if he will make it a condition for resale of total loss vehicles rebuilt following accidents that they have to be first tested at a Ministry of Transport testing depot.