§ Mr. FrenchTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport (1) if he will list the vehicles which are currently exempt from the emissions test of the MOT; [21251]
(2) when he plans that all vehicles over three years old will be subject to the MOT emissions test; and if he will make a statement. [21250]
§ Mr. NorrisThe emissions test has been suspended simply in relation to a number of car models registered on or after 1 August 1992. Full details are contained in "Special Notice 2/96", issued to authorised testing stations by the Vehicle Inspectorate, a copy of which has been placed in the Library of the House. This includes some or all relevant models from: Alfa Romeo, Aston Martin Lagonda, Caterham, Coleman Milne, Daihatsu, Fiat, Ford, HMC Sportscars, Isuzu, Jaguar, Lada, Lamborghini, Lancia, Mazda, Mercedes Benz, Nissan, Porshe, Renault, Rover, Saab, Subaru, Toyota, TVR, Vauxhall.
We intend very shortly to consult on the necessary amending regulations for reintroducing the test for all affected vehicles.