E10 fuel is set to be rolled out into forecourts in September and will offer a more environmentally friendly approach to fossil fuels. It is made with 10 percent bioethanol, compared to the current petrol in use, which only uses five percent bioethanol.
The RAC Foundation have published a list of the 10 most popular models that will have the most registered E10-incompatible cars in 2020.
The most common car which is set to be affected is the Volkswagen Golf, with more than 28,000 cars set to be affected.
This includes the Golf mark four and mark five which were released between October 2001 and October 2006.
In second place the MG MGB, a classic two-door sportscar which was manufactured from 1962 until 1980.
The Government website advises: “There is no compatibility information available for older MG’s up to 2005 when the company ceased trading.
“It is therefore recommended to use E5 petrol.
“The MG brand has returned more recently, but no compatibility information is available. Owners should contact their dealer, the manual or filler flap for further information.”
The Mazda MX-5 has more than 18,000 cars registered which will not be compatible with the E10 fuel.
Following in fourth and fifth, 15,875 early versions of the Nissan Micra will be incompatible with 12,796 classic Morris Minor vehicles not being suited for E10.
E10 fuels can be put into incompatible cars, but it does come with a risk.
Some seals, plastics and metals may be damaged over longer periods of time because of the bioethanol’s corrosive properties.
As a result, some classic cars may not work with E10.