Right after what must be one of the longest build times so far ( 4 years ) me and my build partner are finally at the final build stage.
I have been intouch with local DVLA Ofice ( Sidcup ) and recieved form V627/1, build Up Vehicle Inspection Form to fill in for when we are ready for first inspection at my home.
We have our own book built chassis with receipt for metal we bought, 2 litre pinto and gearbox from sierra on sorn, mk2 escort rear axle on sorn, cortina stub axles, sierra cloumn onto ecort rack, with our own wiring loom from sierra with new gauges.
Apart from putting ourselfs as the builder of the chassis, how do i fill in form to avoid Q plate.

my reply would be good luck, however, im sure someone on here knows the rules well enough to fiddle them. Hellfire springs to mind. Id just go for Q anyway, as this avoids the emissions test at mot time.

Well i am sure there is a legal way to answer the questions ?????

You only need 2 major components from the donor to get an age related plate, so the engine and gearbox from the Sierra should be enough if you have the log book with matching numbers.
You also need a new chassis from a "recognised kit car manufacturer." Most get away with supplying receipts for the steel. In my case my local office dug their heels in because I wasn't a recognised manufacturer. In return I dug my heels in and got a decision from Swansea after I sent plans and photos of the build to prove it was a new chassis.

By the way, 4 years is quite an average build time for a Locost. Mine took 6 years.
David

[Edited on 25/12/07 by DavidM]

mines a five year plan I will need to get my finger out next year

The actual phrase is "a chassis from a specialist kit manufacturer" but I don't see why you can't count as the specialist manufacturer. Pretty sure most people who home-build and use the two major components get an age-related plate if they want it.

The official info is here: http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/BuyingAndSellingAVehicle/RegisteringAVehicle/DG_10014246

Look under 'kit conversion'.

The DVLA also like to see a few photographs of the build. Just to confirm that you built it yourself.

Geoff

Cheers, thanks for all the correct words of encouragment that have reassured me. Because I have used bits off the ecsort ( axle and rack ) and I have this as well on a sorn, will having these as second hand items count against me as being more than one donor, would I be better if I could get receipts saying these are new or I do not know the vehicle reg they came from .
Keep the ideas comming.

I had bits from a variety of sources but filled in the form saying they all came from the donor capri I had on SORN.

I also used Paul Jepson who advertises in Kitcar mags. He filled in all the paperwork and advised on exact wording etc to use. he also spoke directly to DVLA when there was a querey. Cost £30 which was money well spent. Got an age related plate with no problems.

Gary

Is there a problem with Q plates? I know its not exactly related, but I don't really mind mine being on a Q.

The 'Built Up Vehicle Inspection Report' V627/1, list major components for a car as;

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

You only need to use 2 of the above from a donor vehicle to qualify for an age related plate and as the form is rather vague it is open to interpretation.

As you have the engine and gearbox (transmission) from the Sierra, you should qualify for an age related plate with just these two although you could also fill in the boxes for the steering assembly (Afterall, it does have a Sierra column )

Phil

You could tell them the engine and gearbox also came from the Escort , as someone may have converted it at some time but you would need to correct the escort V5 first.However as sated you only need 2 major parts from a donor so either go for the Sierra with engine and box or Escort for axle and steering, the inspectors only look at the engine number and reciets foir steel etc .
Paul.

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Originally posted by richard
Cheers, thanks for all the correct words of encouragment that have reassured me. Because I have used bits off the ecsort ( axle and rack ) and I have this as well on a sorn, will having these as second hand items count against me as being more than one donor, would I be better if I could get receipts saying these are new or I do not know the vehicle reg they came from .
Keep the ideas comming.

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