I am currently going through a DVLA issue that sort of relates to the point you are raising. I recently took my 1969 Lotus for an MOT but the garage that has been MoTing the car for over 30 years now tells me that it failed on emissions. Due to a "Chassis" change in '78 the DVLA insisted it be re registered so it now has a T plate. The V5 does state "first registered as 1978 but also contains a note saying it was "first used in 1969" The document that the MoT Tester is presented with simply states "First Registered date" as 1978 so he tested it as a "78 car. I see that the MoT Manual tabulates the emissions requirements as to when the vehicle was "first used" but pointing this out to the tester did not change his mind. I have complained to the DVLA and await full outcome. The vehicle VIN plate seems to be the item to settle any argument but the administration path is arduous and requires a certificate from the manufacturer showing when the vehicle was made based on the VIN. Another gotchya is the need for an Mot for vehicles over 40 years old. Kit cars threw a spanner in this aspect resulting in the DVLA coming out with a points scheme. To be listed as an Historic vehicle the vehicle must be made up of mainly original components. Any variation alters the points status and may subsequently require the vehicle to be MoTed. This is a very messy area and can result in very complex arguments
Quantum 2+2 saloon Q plate! On Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at 10:49:08 AM UTC+1 susanandmartin wrote: > Planning a trip to London in a modern tin box, we checked to see if the > car is ULEZ compliant (no real surprise that it is)…. Just being curious I > entered the Quantum registration number to find it was also compliant! This > is a huge surprise, as it is a 1987 donor with a CVH engine and E-prefix > registration number (albeit V5 says ‘first registered 2009’ when it was > SVA’d). It would be interesting to find if other Quantums get the same > result 😊 > > > > Check your vehicle (tfl.gov.uk) > <https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/driving/check-your-vehicle/> > > Martin Scott > > > > Sent from Mail <https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for > Windows 10 > > > -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to quantumowners@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to quantumowners-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s). --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to quantumowners+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/quantumowners/cf3fd175-6344-4b22-b4bd-43e250ab05e5n%40googlegroups.com.
