Simple Newbie Question...

[Jenkski]

Does a car need to have an MOT/TAX if it's solely for trackday use?

[m-five]

Most track day organisers stipulate road legal as a way to make sure that all the cars attending are up to scratch and are not deathtraps.

If the car is not road legal then it will have to be scrutineered to ensure it meets a minimum safety standard (usually to MSA standards - similar to MOT, but includes roll cage, fire extinguisher, engine cut-out, etc).

It is worth checking with the track day company before you book though.

[Graham]

I've never had any trouble with the tasmin on track days, it not road legal but is full race prep.

I do always check that they will allow a race car first though..

[dontlift]

As per graham above I have never had a problem with Tasmin apart from NOISE!!!!!

[Jenkski]

Cheers all, i'd seen an old H reg Nissan 200 for sale at £645 but it lacked mot and tax.. Thought it could be converted into a good trackday car