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SORN and registration info needed
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Mon May 16, 2011 4:02 pmby types26/36
Some help needed here as I don't understand the rules about SORN, can anyone explain the position when a car that has not been taxed since 2002 is bought? the guy has never received any notifications or demands but he has a VC5 document although it was never SORNED.
If I were to buy the car would I have any problems with registration or any other problems?
Re: SORN and registration info needed
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Mon May 16, 2011 4:48 pmby billwill
I doubt if there is a problem.
To be sure, it makes most sense to just phone the DVLC.
Re: SORN and registration info needed
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Mon May 16, 2011 5:52 pmby elanfan1
The car is pre SORN and therefore does not need to be registered as such. The DVLA record is probably 'dormant' but will resurrect with a change of keeper. You won't need to declare SORN until the car is next MOT'd and you want to lay it up in the future.
Re: SORN and registration info needed
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Mon May 16, 2011 6:00 pmby mark030358
As elan fan1 one says its pre SORN. I have the same situation with the S$ I'm rebuilding.
cheers
Mark
Re: SORN and registration info needed
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Mon May 16, 2011 6:12 pmby Jason1
Hi
I had the same thing with a Mini I bought last year; it was not SORN and I did not have a log book with the car. I applied for the Log book and got a letter back from the DVLA saying I may be liable as it is not SORN. As yet I have not heard back from them.
Jason
Re: SORN and registration info needed
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Mon May 16, 2011 6:57 pmby oldelanman
mark030358 wrote:As elan fan1 one says its pre SORN. I have the same situation with the S$ I'm rebuilding.
cheers
Mark
I don't pretend to understand the rules but the DirectGov website says only vehicles which were last taxed before 31 Jan 1998 are exempt, this one was taxed in 2002........
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/OwningAVehicle/UntaxedVehicle/DG_069727Regards,
Re: SORN and registration info needed
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Mon May 16, 2011 8:17 pmby types26/36
Hmm....conflicting thoughts, is life never simple (rhetorical question) Oh well, deal is done and now there will be an S3 SE FHC in the stable as well
....what is it with Lotus...is it a disease....anyway thanks for the replies.
Re: SORN and registration info needed
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Tue May 17, 2011 12:45 pmby oldelanman
Brian, you just need to find a nice S1 now and you'll have the box-set. May need a bigger stable though
Regards,
Re: SORN and registration info needed
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Tue May 17, 2011 1:49 pmby types26/36
Roger, good idea but keep your voice down ....SWMBO may be listening
.... thought about coming round to your place to see if you had a bit of spare space to let
have you fired it up and are you rolling yet?
Re: SORN and registration info needed
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Tue May 17, 2011 4:01 pmby oldelanman
types26/36 wrote:have you fired it up and are you rolling yet?
Not yet
Lots of excuses though
Re: SORN and registration info needed
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Tue May 17, 2011 4:09 pmby elansprint
The registration should not be a problem i guess the sods will hit you with a ?60 fine for something the PO never did
Ian
Re: SORN and registration info needed
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Wed May 18, 2011 1:19 pmby billwill
elansprint wrote:The registration should not be a problem i guess the sods will hit you with a ?60 fine for something the PO never did
Ian
If they do, don't pay it & refer them to the previous owner for payment. In my Opinion.
Provided that you re-register or SORN it as soon as possible after buying it you have done nothing wrong.
Re: SORN and registration info needed
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Wed May 18, 2011 5:09 pmby types26/36
[quote="billwill"]refer them to the previous owner for payment. In my Opinion.quote]
You are quite right as I spoke to the DVLA and I am not responsible for anything previous to the date when I bought