dutchsuperseven
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| posted on 26/5/03 at 11:16 AM |
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Q-plate/amateur built vehicle
How many parts/which parts do i have to use from the same vehicle to avoid a q-plate. I'm using sierra stub-axles, gearbox, rear
axle-components and fiesta/escort steering parts.
The engine is a 1.8 Zetec (Escort incl. cat.). I've got all the documents/vin-plate and chassisnumber form the Sierra.
Greetingz Rob.
Sex, drugs and Supersevens
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theconrodkid
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| posted on 26/5/03 at 01:50 PM |
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officialy each major component has a points value and you need as many points as poss from the same vehicle to avoid a q,but it depends on where you
get it registered as some licencing areas havnt heard of this.conclusion.your guess is as good as mine,ive got a q but as i cant see the plates when
driving i dont see it as a problem 
who cares who wins
pass the pork pies
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dutchsuperseven
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| posted on 26/5/03 at 02:06 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by theconrodkid
officialy each major component has a points value and you need as many points as poss from the same vehicle to avoid a q,but it depends on where you
get it registered as some licencing areas havnt heard of this.conclusion.your guess is as good as mine,ive got a q but as i cant see the plates when
driving i dont see it as a problem
The problem is that i'll have to register the car over here in the Netherlands and it seems that they dont accept Q-plates.
So, I need a non-Q registration in the U.K. before i can register the car here.
Greetingz, Rob.
Sex, drugs and Supersevens
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Scouse Monkey
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| posted on 26/5/03 at 02:27 PM |
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I have never done it so can't give any advice other than take a look here and
contact someone at the DVLA.
I am not sure wether a Locost falls into B. Radically altered or D. Kit cars. I doubt it falls into B as it says "...but which are not kit
conversions" and "If less than 8 points are scored or a second hand or modified chassis or altered monocoque bodyshell is
used....'Q' will be allocated".
I would have thought it was more like D (unless you are making an all new kit with only 1 reconditioned (as new) part in which case it is C). Under D
if you use the original chassis or body you can keep the donor reg but if you use a new chassis with 2 other major components from the donor then you
will get an age related plate.
I suppose it ultimately depends on what the inspector feels is a major part but I would suspect they would be any of the ones on the list for section
B. Bassically try to make it look as though you havve only used major parts form 1 donor and make sure you have a log book and anything else they may
need from the donor.
This is only my understanding and as I said I have never registered a car and am new to this so I would suggest you contact someone at the DVLA centre
you will be visiting.
We could do with a survey on the number of parts people have used (and what) to get an age related plate.
Hope this helps and good luck
Andy
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theconrodkid
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| posted on 26/5/03 at 05:37 PM |
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talk to different people around the country and you wil get different answers,so i sugest you ask others and register it at the most freindly place
with as scouse monkey says"everything off 1 single doner".good luck
who cares who wins
pass the pork pies
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