Toys2
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| posted on 26/1/16 at 09:49 PM |
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Going for a new registration
I'm already planning my next project even though I haven't finished the one I'm working on!
I have a part built Lotus 23 replica by Auriga (Noble Cars design)
Everything is unused but maybe 15-20 years old, ie chassis, body, suspension etc
The only large used component will be the Alfa Sud transaxle and half shafts
I intend to fit a new Zetec
I can "obtain" receipts for the components and the transaxle refurb
When I do get to finish it, I want to aim for a brand new reg. I understand that I'll need to make many changes so it reaches current
legislation
My question is, will the parts being so old be a problem for the IVA rules? - The kit is no longer in production
Any other advice?
Thanks
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loggyboy
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| posted on 27/1/16 at 09:02 AM |
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dont confuse iva with registration.
iva doesnt care about new or old components.
The age of the engine will be needed for emmisons and thats it.
dvla will need reciepts/proof for all but one major component being new. only 1 can be recon to new standard. if reconing gearbox/transmission you
will need the rest receipted as new.
Chassis/Bodyshell (most of time a hand built chassis will be ok. but the notes do read as it being from a manufacturer.
Axles (both)
Steering Assembly
Engine
Suspension (front and back)
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Irony
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| posted on 27/1/16 at 04:52 PM |
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Why would you want a new reg? I thought of going for a new reg but when I looked into the extra cost it just wasn't worth it. After all I
can't think of a good reason to get a new reg other than bragging rights.
I doubt they check many receipts when doing a Q plate, but I suspect they cast a keener eye over new reg applications. You might find they argue over
how 'new' a 15 year old component is. I think they'll say any old but unused components are classed as 'as new' which
means you can only have one. I supposed you could then argue that what classifies a component as 'new'. How old does a unused component
have to be before it is no longer new? Arguing with government agencies never goes well.
I think you'll end up with a Q
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Toys2
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| posted on 27/1/16 at 06:01 PM |
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Thanks
Loggyboy - brilliant - I'd totally thought "IVA = Registration", what you said makes total sense
Irony
It struck me that in reality I'm only a new engine away from a new reg, (new - old parts accepted)
I actually bought the kit some years ago from an ex Auriga employee, he'd got the kit as payment for work, it's pretty much made up from
new parts (at the time). It's barely been started, the chassis has been paneled and front suspension fitted, it would only take an hour to strip
it back so I could do a full build history
It came with a crossflow in need of work, so rather than doing that up, I could sell the crossflow, go for a Zetec and end up with an engine that was
much truer to the original Lotus Twincam in appearance
I'm not against Q reg (I have one on my Striker), but this will be a classic replica and I'd like the option of swapping to a 1960's
reg
The other practical point is if I come to sell it, it may be worth a chunk more. I saw a 15 plate Westfield go on ebay for far more that usual, it
really was just a "regular" kit build with a new engine and a recon box
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loggyboy
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| posted on 27/1/16 at 08:54 PM |
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if going down route for a numberplate you can go down age related. you will need 2 major components from a donor and then you can put a personalised
plate.
im going down the new reg route. for solely that I want a brand new car, bragging rights are a small bonus. all my components bar the recon
transmission are brand new. I don't care about the emissions bonus you have with Q plate.
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