richard
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| posted on 24/12/07 at 11:10 PM |
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Non Q Plate
Right after what must be one of the longest build times so far ( 4 years ) me and my build partner are finally at the final build stage.
I have been intouch with local DVLA Ofice ( Sidcup ) and recieved form V627/1, build Up Vehicle Inspection Form to fill in for when we are ready for
first inspection at my home.
We have our own book built chassis with receipt for metal we bought, 2 litre pinto and gearbox from sierra on sorn, mk2 escort rear axle on sorn,
cortina stub axles, sierra cloumn onto ecort rack, with our own wiring loom from sierra with new gauges.
Apart from putting ourselfs as the builder of the chassis, how do i fill in form to avoid Q plate.
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JoelP
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| posted on 24/12/07 at 11:18 PM |
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my reply would be good luck, however, im sure someone on here knows the rules well enough to fiddle them.  Hellfire springs to mind. Id just go for
Q anyway, as this avoids the emissions test at mot time.
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richard
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| posted on 25/12/07 at 12:08 AM |
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Well i am sure there is a legal way to answer the questions ?????
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DavidM
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| posted on 25/12/07 at 03:21 AM |
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You only need 2 major components from the donor to get an age related plate, so the engine and gearbox from the Sierra should be enough if you have
the log book with matching numbers.
You also need a new chassis from a "recognised kit car manufacturer." Most get away with supplying receipts for the steel. In my case my
local office dug their heels in because I wasn't a recognised manufacturer. In return I dug my heels in and got a decision from Swansea after I
sent plans and photos of the build to prove it was a new chassis.
By the way, 4 years is quite an average build time for a Locost. Mine took 6 years.
David
[Edited on 25/12/07 by DavidM]
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big_wasa
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| posted on 25/12/07 at 09:31 AM |
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mines a five year plan  I will need to get my finger out next year
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matt_claydon
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| posted on 25/12/07 at 04:54 PM |
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The actual phrase is "a chassis from a specialist kit manufacturer" but I don't see why you can't count as the specialist
manufacturer. Pretty sure most people who home-build and use the two major components get an age-related plate if they want it.
The official info is here: http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/BuyingAndSellingAVehicle/RegisteringAVehicle/DG_10014246
Look under 'kit conversion'.
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flange nut
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| posted on 25/12/07 at 05:55 PM |
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The DVLA also like to see a few photographs of the build. Just to confirm that you built it yourself.
Geoff
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richard
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| posted on 25/12/07 at 09:27 PM |
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Cheers, thanks for all the correct words of encouragment that have reassured me. Because I have used bits off the ecsort ( axle and rack ) and I have
this as well on a sorn, will having these as second hand items count against me as being more than one donor, would I be better if I could get
receipts saying these are new or I do not know the vehicle reg they came from .
Keep the ideas comming.
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Shamrock GS
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| posted on 26/12/07 at 11:26 AM |
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I had bits from a variety of sources but filled in the form saying they all came from the donor capri I had on SORN.
I also used Paul Jepson who advertises in Kitcar mags. He filled in all the paperwork and advised on exact wording etc to use. he also spoke directly
to DVLA when there was a querey. Cost £30 which was money well spent. Got an age related plate with no problems.
Gary
“Let your plans be dark and as impenetratable as night, and when you move, fall like a thunderbolt.”
Sun Tzu, The Art of War
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Dangle_kt
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| posted on 26/12/07 at 11:37 AM |
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Is there a problem with Q plates? I know its not exactly related, but I don't really mind mine being on a Q.
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Hellfire
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| posted on 26/12/07 at 11:58 AM |
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The 'Built Up Vehicle Inspection Report' V627/1, list major components for a car as;
Chassis/Body Shell
Axles
Transmission
Steering Assembly
Engine
Suspension (front and back)
You only need to use 2 of the above from a donor vehicle to qualify for an age related plate and as the form is rather vague it is open to
interpretation.
As you have the engine and gearbox (transmission) from the Sierra, you should qualify for an age related plate with just these two although you could
also fill in the boxes for the steering assembly (Afterall, it does have a Sierra column  )
Phil
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paulf
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| posted on 26/12/07 at 12:46 PM |
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You could tell them the engine and gearbox also came from the Escort , as someone may have converted it at some time but you would need to correct the
escort V5 first.However as sated you only need 2 major parts from a donor so either go for the Sierra with engine and box or Escort for axle and
steering, the inspectors only look at the engine number and reciets foir steel etc .
Paul.
quote:
Originally posted by richard
Cheers, thanks for all the correct words of encouragment that have reassured me. Because I have used bits off the ecsort ( axle and rack ) and I have
this as well on a sorn, will having these as second hand items count against me as being more than one donor, would I be better if I could get
receipts saying these are new or I do not know the vehicle reg they came from .
Keep the ideas comming.
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