How many parts/which parts do i have to use from the same vehicle to avoid a q-plate. I'm using sierra stub-axles, gearbox, rear axle-components
and fiesta/escort steering parts.
The engine is a 1.8 Zetec (Escort incl. cat.). I've got all the documents/vin-plate and chassisnumber form the Sierra.
Greetingz Rob.
officialy each major component has a points value and you need as many points as poss from the same vehicle to avoid a q,but it depends on where you
get it registered as some licencing areas havnt heard of this.conclusion.your guess is as good as mine,ive got a q but as i cant see the plates when
driving i dont see it as a problem
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Originally posted by theconrodkid
officialy each major component has a points value and you need as many points as poss from the same vehicle to avoid a q,but it depends on where you get it registered as some licencing areas havnt heard of this.conclusion.your guess is as good as mine,ive got a q but as i cant see the plates when driving i dont see it as a problem
I have never done it so can't give any advice other than take a look here and
contact someone at the DVLA.
I am not sure wether a Locost falls into B. Radically altered or D. Kit cars. I doubt it falls into B as it says "...but which are not kit
conversions" and "If less than 8 points are scored or a second hand or modified chassis or altered monocoque bodyshell is
used....'Q' will be allocated".
I would have thought it was more like D (unless you are making an all new kit with only 1 reconditioned (as new) part in which case it is C). Under D
if you use the original chassis or body you can keep the donor reg but if you use a new chassis with 2 other major components from the donor then you
will get an age related plate.
I suppose it ultimately depends on what the inspector feels is a major part but I would suspect they would be any of the ones on the list for section
B. Bassically try to make it look as though you havve only used major parts form 1 donor and make sure you have a log book and anything else they may
need from the donor.
This is only my understanding and as I said I have never registered a car and am new to this so I would suggest you contact someone at the DVLA centre
you will be visiting.
We could do with a survey on the number of parts people have used (and what) to get an age related plate.
Hope this helps and good luck
Andy
talk to different people around the country and you wil get different answers,so i sugest you ask others and register it at the most freindly place
with as scouse monkey says"everything off 1 single doner".good luck