im looking to build a MK Indy R.

am i right in thinking (after a bit of research) that to get a age related plate (Ie 10) you must use all new parts, and have reciepts for them all?

otherwise you have to have a Q plate?

if so what do you do about engine/diff/hubs/steering rack Etc?

or have i got this wrong?

cheers,
matt

You get an age related plate by using a donor vehicle and using the 5 major components such as engine, gearbox, drive train, steering etc. Its based upon a points system which you will find on the VOSA web site you will also need a V5 too.

Donors are usually a Sierra but MX5 is becoming more popular.

This gets you an age related plate same year as the donor.

A Q plate is on the same basis but with no V5

A new car is made from new ALL new parts - chassis, body, engine etc all which are available.

An one refurbed part as he says below



[Edited on 4/5/10 by big-vee-twin]

You need all new major parts except one that can be recondition (as new)

THe major components are:

Chassis/Body
Axles
Transmission
Steering Assembly
Engine
Suspension

Any further documentation of new parts used will aid the registration

details/form is here:
http://www.direct.gov.uk/prod_consum_dg/groups/dg_digitalassets/@dg/@en/@motor/documents/digitalasset/dg_065268.pdf


[Edited on 4/5/10 by loggyboy]

You have three options available;

1. A new registration - As Loggyboy suggests

2. An age related plate, based on the age of the donor vehicles V5 (If you have it) ie, a G reg Sierra will get you a G prefix plate but not the same numbers and letters. To qualify for this you need to use 2 of the following components;

Chassis/Body Shell
Axles
Transmission
Steering Assembly
Engine
Suspension (front and back)

3. A 'Q' plate - using parts of an un-determinable origin, such as a vehicle with no V5 or parts sourced independently.

Phil