gazzarose
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| posted on 12/12/09 at 04:30 PM |
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Can I register/(fit) Zetec to Sierra and still get age related plate?
Was hoping to start an Indy this year, but looks like funds arn't going to allow it, so was thinking of starting with the doner stuff so all
dirty (and cheapest) jobs would done. Was planning on refurbing/painting things and generally just doing stuff that keeps me thinking Im working
towards a car. I read somewhere you can register a newer engine in a Sierra and still get an age related plate. Is that true? I don't mind If I
have to fit it an MOT or whatevers needed, Il just look for a Sierra thats still on the road to make it easier. Or would I have enough points from the
rest of the Sierra parts to do it?
Another reason I wouldn't mind doing it, would be to learn a bit more about cars, I know the basics, and I've maintained cars, changed
brakes and shocks, but never got as far as clutches and things like that so if would be a good learning exercise.
What do you guys think? A good idea?
Gareth
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coozer
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| posted on 12/12/09 at 04:57 PM |
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Yes, thats what I did.
1972 V8 Jago
1980 Z750
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gazzarose
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| posted on 12/12/09 at 05:01 PM |
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Do you have to give the DVLA any thing more than just the new engine number? Or do they need pics, or MOT or anything?
Gareth
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speedyxjs
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| posted on 12/12/09 at 05:55 PM |
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I think you need to fit the engine into the sierra and take pics to send to DVLA.
How long can i resist the temptation to drop a V8 in?
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cd.thomson
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| posted on 12/12/09 at 06:02 PM |
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there is talk about needing photos etc however the rules about age related plates mean you can get enough "points" for an age plate
without using the engine from the donor.
Whether or not your local DVLA are up to speed enough on these rules is a bit of lottery though 
Craig
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gazzarose
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| posted on 12/12/09 at 06:30 PM |
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I was hoping it would be a work around of sorts as well as a learning exercise. Il have to wait to fit the Zetec (or maybe Duratec) until after
registration and just have to refurb the parts needed.
Thanks for the replies
Gareth
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jonesier1
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| posted on 13/12/09 at 10:42 AM |
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thats what i did. no problems,just sent the logbook off with the new engine no ,no pictures or anything else.
nobody asked or questioned anything
[Edited on 13/12/09 by jonesier1]
im in my own little world...its ok though they know me there
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