WRX Import on a 'V' reg????
24 March 2006, 06:39 PM
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WRX Import on a 'V' reg????
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All being well with the car, I'll be buying a 1995 WRX tomorrow morning.
I'll be HPi'ing it when I see it tomorrow.
It's on a 'V' (year 2000) age related plate, but obviously it's not a year 2000 car, it's pre-face lift classic.
The seller tells me it was registered on import to this country on a private reg and was given the V reg plate when the private reg was removed, I assume in 2000.
But I thought DVLA would not allow a car a reg plate that makes it appear newer?
Advice would be very much appreciated as I'm going to buy it tomorrow morning (all being well).
Chris
All being well with the car, I'll be buying a 1995 WRX tomorrow morning.
I'll be HPi'ing it when I see it tomorrow.
It's on a 'V' (year 2000) age related plate, but obviously it's not a year 2000 car, it's pre-face lift classic.
The seller tells me it was registered on import to this country on a private reg and was given the V reg plate when the private reg was removed, I assume in 2000.
But I thought DVLA would not allow a car a reg plate that makes it appear newer?
Advice would be very much appreciated as I'm going to buy it tomorrow morning (all being well).
Chris
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24 March 2006, 06:56 PM
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Vehicle details
Manufacturer SUBARU
Model
Body type 4 DOOR SALOON
Colour WHITE
Fuel type GAS
Date manufactured 31 December 1995
Number of previous owners 4
Last owner change 12 February 2005
Theres the details mate, i would be very wary of this, it should not be on a V reg at all, the DVLA i would have thought have picked this up as its them who decide what plate goes on the car, and they are governed by the law. The law being that you are not allowed to make a car appear newer than it is.
Not the exact wording but its near enough the same point
John
Manufacturer SUBARU
Model
Body type 4 DOOR SALOON
Colour WHITE
Fuel type GAS
Date manufactured 31 December 1995
Number of previous owners 4
Last owner change 12 February 2005
Theres the details mate, i would be very wary of this, it should not be on a V reg at all, the DVLA i would have thought have picked this up as its them who decide what plate goes on the car, and they are governed by the law. The law being that you are not allowed to make a car appear newer than it is.
Not the exact wording but its near enough the same point
John
24 March 2006, 06:57 PM
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An imported car should have an age related plate, even if it was on a private plate, it should revert to age related, not to say that the DVLA don't c*ck this up sometimes, as I've seen it before!
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24 March 2006, 06:57 PM
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It does seem a bit odd the more I think about it, thanks for info.
What do you mean runs on 'gas'? LPG??? It's not LPG (as far as I know lol)!
Originally Posted by 95blackWRX
i done a search on rac site it says it has had 4 owners and it runs on gas last owner change was 12 feb 2005 it should say it is a wrx but it doesnt so not sure about that
24 March 2006, 06:59 PM
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alot of imports dont have the full model type for some reason. its not uncommon
My FTO only had this on
Manufacturer MITSUBISHI
Model
Body type 2 DOOR SALOON
Colour SILVER
Fuel type PETROL
Date manufactured 31 December 2000
Number of previous owners 2
Last owner change 22 June 2005
I filled out all the registration docs as it was myself who brought it into the country so i know it had FTO on there, they just didnt include it on the V5 for some strange reason
john
My FTO only had this on
Manufacturer MITSUBISHI
Model
Body type 2 DOOR SALOON
Colour SILVER
Fuel type PETROL
Date manufactured 31 December 2000
Number of previous owners 2
Last owner change 22 June 2005
I filled out all the registration docs as it was myself who brought it into the country so i know it had FTO on there, they just didnt include it on the V5 for some strange reason
john
24 March 2006, 07:00 PM
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Originally Posted by EVOLUTION
Vehicle details
Manufacturer SUBARU
Model
Body type 4 DOOR SALOON
Colour WHITE
Fuel type GAS
Date manufactured 31 December 1995
Number of previous owners 4
Last owner change 12 February 2005
Theres the details mate, i would be very wary of this, it should not be on a V reg at all, the DVLA i would have thought have picked this up as its them who decide what plate goes on the car, and they are governed by the law. The law being that you are not allowed to make a car appear newer than it is.
Not the exact wording but its near enough the same point
John
Manufacturer SUBARU
Model
Body type 4 DOOR SALOON
Colour WHITE
Fuel type GAS
Date manufactured 31 December 1995
Number of previous owners 4
Last owner change 12 February 2005
Theres the details mate, i would be very wary of this, it should not be on a V reg at all, the DVLA i would have thought have picked this up as its them who decide what plate goes on the car, and they are governed by the law. The law being that you are not allowed to make a car appear newer than it is.
Not the exact wording but its near enough the same point
John
yes I agree. Thanks for info.
24 March 2006, 07:01 PM
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suspect v
definately check it out before handing out the green stuff mate!!!!!DVLA would not issue a v plate on a 95 car mate,it would be m, or ,n
they have thousands of plates from donor cars ready for re-registration all the time so this sounds a bit
hope it all goes well!!!!
24 March 2006, 07:02 PM
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Originally Posted by 95blackWRX
well mine comes up as fuel petrol but when tryed urs it says gas just another warning sign i think
where r u from
where r u from
24 March 2006, 07:10 PM
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the easiest way to hide stolen cars or cars that have a hidden history is through the V5
Is the chassis number matching up to the V5, not slightly different.
i local car dealer tried to sell me a legacy B4 that had a very shadey V5, wring chassis number, engine cc slightly different, No of seats said 6, and the worst one was that it said it called the estate, B4 RSK, (may have that the wrong way round) but it was a saloon.
i walked
john
Is the chassis number matching up to the V5, not slightly different.
i local car dealer tried to sell me a legacy B4 that had a very shadey V5, wring chassis number, engine cc slightly different, No of seats said 6, and the worst one was that it said it called the estate, B4 RSK, (may have that the wrong way round) but it was a saloon.
i walked
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24 March 2006, 07:14 PM
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The DVLA do get it wrong for some reason.
My my94 WRX is on the log book as 1996 N plate !
The best/easiest way of telling the true age is to look at the
seatbelt labels.
Rob
My my94 WRX is on the log book as 1996 N plate !
The best/easiest way of telling the true age is to look at the
seatbelt labels.
Rob
24 March 2006, 07:27 PM
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From the DVLA website....
The enquiry is complete
The vehicle details for V238 LYS are:
Date of Liability 01 06 2006 Date of First Registration 24 09 1999 Year of Manufacture 1995 Cylinder Capacity (cc) 2000CC CO2 Emissions Not Available Fuel Type Petrol Export Marker Not Applicable Vehicle Status Licence Not Due Vehicle Colour WHITE Vehicle Type Approval The information contained on this page is correct at the time of enquiry. Vehicle Excise Duty Rate for vehicle 6 Months Rate £96.25 12 Months Rate £175.00
Have a look...
http://www.vehiclelicence.gov.uk/Evl...vent=link.next
The enquiry is complete
The vehicle details for V238 LYS are:
Date of Liability 01 06 2006 Date of First Registration 24 09 1999 Year of Manufacture 1995 Cylinder Capacity (cc) 2000CC CO2 Emissions Not Available Fuel Type Petrol Export Marker Not Applicable Vehicle Status Licence Not Due Vehicle Colour WHITE Vehicle Type Approval The information contained on this page is correct at the time of enquiry. Vehicle Excise Duty Rate for vehicle 6 Months Rate £96.25 12 Months Rate £175.00
Have a look...
http://www.vehiclelicence.gov.uk/Evl...vent=link.next
24 March 2006, 07:30 PM
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Originally Posted by N*UFO
From the DVLA website....
The enquiry is complete
The vehicle details for V238 LYS are:
Date of Liability 01 06 2006 Date of First Registration 24 09 1999 Year of Manufacture 1995 Cylinder Capacity (cc) 2000CC CO2 Emissions Not Available Fuel Type Petrol Export Marker Not Applicable Vehicle Status Licence Not Due Vehicle Colour WHITE Vehicle Type Approval The information contained on this page is correct at the time of enquiry. Vehicle Excise Duty Rate for vehicle 6 Months Rate £96.25 12 Months Rate £175.00
Have a look...
http://www.vehiclelicence.gov.uk/Evl...vent=link.next
The enquiry is complete
The vehicle details for V238 LYS are:
Date of Liability 01 06 2006 Date of First Registration 24 09 1999 Year of Manufacture 1995 Cylinder Capacity (cc) 2000CC CO2 Emissions Not Available Fuel Type Petrol Export Marker Not Applicable Vehicle Status Licence Not Due Vehicle Colour WHITE Vehicle Type Approval The information contained on this page is correct at the time of enquiry. Vehicle Excise Duty Rate for vehicle 6 Months Rate £96.25 12 Months Rate £175.00
Have a look...
http://www.vehiclelicence.gov.uk/Evl...vent=link.next
24 March 2006, 07:38 PM
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that site doesnt tell you an awful lot...
Date of Liability 01 07 2006
Date of First Registration 11 06 2004
Year of Manufacture 2000
Cylinder Capacity (cc) 1998CC
CO2 Emissions Not Available
Fuel Type Petrol
Export Marker Not Applicable
Vehicle Status Licence Not Due
Vehicle Colour SILVER
that was not the date of first registration, that was the date of its UK registration, which in terms of what plate it gets means nothing, or it shouldnt.
my guess is a *** up, but for me, its one i would be avoiding mate. Look at the trouble your going to to find out if its real, there are so many for sale, i couldnt be arsed with the hassle and i would move on. this may well happen when you come to sell it on
john
Date of Liability 01 07 2006
Date of First Registration 11 06 2004
Year of Manufacture 2000
Cylinder Capacity (cc) 1998CC
CO2 Emissions Not Available
Fuel Type Petrol
Export Marker Not Applicable
Vehicle Status Licence Not Due
Vehicle Colour SILVER
that was not the date of first registration, that was the date of its UK registration, which in terms of what plate it gets means nothing, or it shouldnt.
my guess is a *** up, but for me, its one i would be avoiding mate. Look at the trouble your going to to find out if its real, there are so many for sale, i couldnt be arsed with the hassle and i would move on. this may well happen when you come to sell it on
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24 March 2006, 07:42 PM
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Originally Posted by CC
is this good or bad mate?
So if i was you i wouldent worry.....
The fact that they fcuked up is their problem, On the plus side you get a V reg motor....for m reg money!
The desision is yours mate,
24 March 2006, 07:49 PM
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there is a disclaimer on the V5, saying that it is the owner responsibility to rectify any mistakes....
bare that one in mind before you do anything, you wouldnt buy a dictionary if it had the wrong definitions would you. may i suggest you wouldnt nuy a car with incorrect paperwork, no matter whos mistake it is...
but, its your money mate
bare that one in mind before you do anything, you wouldnt buy a dictionary if it had the wrong definitions would you. may i suggest you wouldnt nuy a car with incorrect paperwork, no matter whos mistake it is...
but, its your money mate
24 March 2006, 07:53 PM
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Originally Posted by EVOLUTION
there is a disclaimer on the V5, saying that it is the owner responsibility to rectify any mistakes....
bare that one in mind before you do anything, you wouldnt buy a dictionary if it had the wrong definitions would you. may i suggest you wouldnt nuy a car with incorrect paperwork, no matter whos mistake it is...
but, its your money mate
bare that one in mind before you do anything, you wouldnt buy a dictionary if it had the wrong definitions would you. may i suggest you wouldnt nuy a car with incorrect paperwork, no matter whos mistake it is...
but, its your money mate
24 March 2006, 08:02 PM
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to me it is, yes....
i wouldnt buy something that was supplied with the incorrect paper work mate.
as said in a previous post, i walked away from a car i saved up years to buy.
tell him to get the paper work sorted, if its genuine, then this can easily be done and he shouldnt have much of a problem then. it may well not be his fault.
But as yourself, do you really need to worry about it, there are plenty more to choose from.
i wouldnt buy something that was supplied with the incorrect paper work mate.
as said in a previous post, i walked away from a car i saved up years to buy.
tell him to get the paper work sorted, if its genuine, then this can easily be done and he shouldnt have much of a problem then. it may well not be his fault.
But as yourself, do you really need to worry about it, there are plenty more to choose from.
24 March 2006, 08:15 PM
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Originally Posted by N*UFO
So is having a reg number that makes your car look a few years younger as bad as all those imported WRX owners out there who's cars are registered on the v5 as GL,similar or nothing? Have yet to hear anyone who has had problems.......
24 March 2006, 08:50 PM
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Here's what the RAC say about my Import Wagon.
Wrong Body type and no model - the rest is correct.....
Manufacturer SUBARU
Model
Body type 4 DOOR SALOON
Colour WHITE
Fuel type PETROL
Date manufactured 10 April 2002
Number of previous owners 2
Last owner change 18 February 2004
Wrong Body type and no model - the rest is correct.....
Manufacturer SUBARU
Model
Body type 4 DOOR SALOON
Colour WHITE
Fuel type PETROL
Date manufactured 10 April 2002
Number of previous owners 2
Last owner change 18 February 2004
24 March 2006, 09:58 PM
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Be warned the DVLA is full of idiots who know next to nothing about cars, do your own homework and never assume if it has been passed through DVLA it is kosher! Infact methinks you would probably have more trouble registering a genuine import than a dodgy one.
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It may well be just a DVLA **** up, but imagine the hassle you'll have when you come to sell the car on ? trying to explain to the buyer its not really a V plate but is 4 or 5 years older but the paperwork is wrong ???
25 March 2006, 10:02 AM
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Although the car in question may indeed turn out not to be kosher, I've seen imported cars with later registration than they should have. In particular, when I was into GTIRs, there was one that had been given the registration of the year it came into the county (1998 - R) but GTIRs stopped being produced in 94/95.
Also, the V5 for my GFs Astra says its 1.6 16V when clearly its an 8V. Tried countless times to get the DVLA to change it and they just ignore it. The car has had 3 owners and my GF purchased the car from the Vauxhall dealers who originally sold the car.
Also, the V5 for my GFs Astra says its 1.6 16V when clearly its an 8V. Tried countless times to get the DVLA to change it and they just ignore it. The car has had 3 owners and my GF purchased the car from the Vauxhall dealers who originally sold the car.
25 March 2006, 02:05 PM
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i think the bottom line here is,
is it really worth the hassle?
feel for the guy if it really is a genuine car, but then to help him out a little, tell him how to get the correct details on the cars V5, then im sure he wont have half as many problems selling it on
john
is it really worth the hassle?
feel for the guy if it really is a genuine car, but then to help him out a little, tell him how to get the correct details on the cars V5, then im sure he wont have half as many problems selling it on
john
25 March 2006, 04:30 PM
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m reg looks might
m,reg looks on a v plate hmmmm, if its legit mate why not consider just adding a classic bonnet and grill,might keep old bill of your back, although they,re still desirable there is a difference and an m reg or a 95 registered looks a lot older,just a thought mate good luck let us know what u decided,
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