Benzine
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| posted on 15/12/05 at 12:58 PM |
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Getting a car back on the road?
Hi, sorry if this has been done before...
I'm interested in a kit car I've seen advertised. It's a Q plate and it's been off the road for some time, has no MOT or tax
at present and has been in storage. I just wondered what the general procedure is for getting a car back on the road. I know I'll need to
trailer it back, work on it etc but I wanted to know what to look out for when going to view it. Things like:
- Paperwork, what would this include (V5?). Isn't there a form we both have to sign?
- What's the legal requirements for MOT, do I just fix the car up and then apply for an MOT in my village or is there more to it than that?
- Also being a Q plate, can I transfer any engine I like? Emissions is visual isn't it?
Many thanks for any help
A.Noob
The mental gymnastics a landlord will employ to justify immoral actions is clinically fascinating. Just because something is legal doesn't make
it moral.
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rusty
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| posted on 15/12/05 at 01:24 PM |
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Our car had not been on the road for 15 years we just sent a very old V5 with a covering letter and in a few weeks got a new V5 no questions asked.
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jk
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| posted on 15/12/05 at 01:31 PM |
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quote:
apply for an MOT in my village or
Would that be at Regent Services perchance...?!
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Benzine
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| posted on 15/12/05 at 01:32 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by jk
quote:
apply for an MOT in my village or
Would that be at Regent Services perchance...?!
Yyyyyip! You know it? 
The mental gymnastics a landlord will employ to justify immoral actions is clinically fascinating. Just because something is legal doesn't make
it moral.
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jk
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| posted on 15/12/05 at 02:06 PM |
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Ay- I live near bingham. Just got my car in for service there (306 that is- don't have a 7 yet!). Worked at Pedigree for a bit after leaving
school.
Obviously that isn't much help for your original questions though...
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Benzine
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| posted on 15/12/05 at 02:07 PM |
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Hehe, I got the timing for my MK engine sorted there too
The mental gymnastics a landlord will employ to justify immoral actions is clinically fascinating. Just because something is legal doesn't make
it moral.
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donut
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| posted on 15/12/05 at 03:52 PM |
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1, make sure it has a V5, if not then you will probably need to write to the DVLA giving the reg number and chassis number so they can issue a
replacement. If the V5 is current then you both sign the form after filling in your details and the seller sends his bit off.
2, When the car is ready, take to any MOT station for a test. You can drive there with no tax providing you have insurance.
3, You can fit any engine you wish. If you fit another engine you will need to fill out the relevant section on the V5 so DVLA can put the new engine
number on the V5. The emmissions will be as per engine age so if it's a 1974 lump it will probably be just a visual. if it's say a 2004
Zetec then it will be the full monty. ( i may be wrong but this is how i understand it).
Andy
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
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ch1ll1
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| posted on 15/12/05 at 06:16 PM |
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i got a car that had been off the road for 10years!
phoned up swansea and checked b4 i wasted too much time and they told me there and then that is not a problem!
could always ring them
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Dusty
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| posted on 15/12/05 at 07:03 PM |
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One very important thing is to check in the V5 that the car is correctly registered as whatever it is and not the donor vehicle or you could be
subject to SVA test.
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