Re: SER1 UK registration related

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Bob Phillips wrote:
> Hi All,
> 
> I am wondering what is the best way to start, regarding the registration of our 80.
Back in 2001, I had an 80 with no paperwork, so this is what I did:

An insurance company should be able to cover you, on the chassis number,
noting that the insurance is not actually valid without a current MOT or
tax disk

The vehicle can also be MOT'd on it's chassis number. A vehicle without
a current MOT or tax disk may travel on the hightway *if it's going
directly to, or from, an appointment for an MOT or vehicle inspection*.

After getting an MOT against the chassis number, I could get an
appointment with the local Vehicle Licencing Office, and apply for a V5,
a number plate, and a tax disk. Again, an appointment, so I can happily
drive on the road.

The Licencing people wanted 4 things:

Proof of age of the vehicle
    One British Heritage Certificate - check, OK
Valid MOT certificate for the vehicle
    As done by Ideal - check, OK
Valid Insurance - Thank you NFU.. check, OK
A V55/5 form
    Mine was an out-of-date form, but I filled in a new one..
    Check, OK

Top man Liam (the guy at the Edinburgh place): He photocopied the MOT &
Heritage Certificate. He also copied my ARC logbook form, and the photos
of the origional wreck - and then issued me with the original
numberplate SY 9255!

It may be non-transferable, but it *is* mine!

Warning: the offices are pretty busy, as all the dealers and garages
have to use them. I was there for almost 2 hours....

        -- 
         Ian Stuart, Perl Laghu. EDINA, Edinburgh University.
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