Classic car on UK reg.

Micky Dolenz

Had a look around and couldn't find an answer to this.

I bought a classic car (1969) two years ago from the UK and brought it home on a trailer. Since then it has been worked on and now it's driving. What is the proceedure for getting IRL plates? Do I need to bring the car to the VRT office?

Do I have to go for a ZV plate or can I get a 69-(insert county letter here)-1234?

Thanks for the help.

atlantean

Bring it to the VRT office €50 to pay. You can either have a ZV or 69 xx 1234 - its up to you!

Micky Dolenz

atlantean wrote: »

Bring it to the VRT office €50 to pay. You can either have a ZV or 69 xx 1234 - its up to you!

I'll need to bring the car along aswell?

Is 69-xx-1969 a bit too sad?

carchaeologist

Micky Dolenz wrote: »

I'll need to bring the car along aswell?

Is 69-xx-1969 a bit too sad?

Depending on where you live it might be ZV 12345,which is sadder still...

carchaeologist

Micky Dolenz wrote: »

Is 69-xx-1969 a bit too sad?

You would have to wait until that number was ready to be issued,that could take years.

Micky Dolenz

carchaeologist wrote: »

You would have to wait until that number was ready to be issued,that could take years.

69-xx-69? :pac:

can i register it in any county?

atlantean

carchaeologist wrote: »

Depending on where you live it might be ZV 12345,which is sadder still...

I have to agree there!

atlantean

Micky Dolenz wrote: »

can i register it in any county?

You can but the reg letters will be issued to the county you live in so it makes no difference!

carchaeologist

Micky Dolenz wrote: »

69-xx-69? :pac:

can i register it in any county?

I would say that number is long gone in all counties by now.

Micky Dolenz

Changed the car over today, found out some interesting things.
I went for the 69 plate. It was a long way off 1969 on the numbers though, the nice lady said I could have 69-x-1969 if I was willing to part with €1000 :eek:, ah no thanks. She told me it used to be €250, that may have been ok.

The nice lady came and inspected the car, the original engine is in it so the number matched, after an hour looking for chasis number, I had to ring owners club in UK and they told me where it was, even then, you could not see it for paint, I had to scrath away at it (that hurt) and eventually got it.
Anyhow back in the office after all the drama, another lovely lady come over to us and says, how old is the car? I say 40 years, she says, If it's over 30 years old it doesn't need to be inspected and I didn't have to bring it in. The other lady says, oh I didn't know that. I didn't mind (except for the scrathing) but it is usefull to know for future reference.

atlantean

Micky Dolenz wrote: »

The nice lady came and inspected the car,

Sounds right nosey if you ask me! No one wanted to even asked if I brought my Manta with me when I VRT'd it - Once I got to the counter I was out in under 5 minutes (it was an 86)

Sids Not

Was THIS the nice lady................:D

PaulK_CCI

Micky Dolenz wrote: »

If it's over 30 years old it doesn't need to be inspected and I didn't have to bring it in.

I personally think this is a ridiculous development. I mean, why does a 30+ year old vehicle NOT need to be verified, baffles me completely. This would allow the floodgates to open in making it possible that any old piece of metal, or even stolen or rigged cars can be brought in without anyone noticing, as long as you can present some sort of logbook, you can stick an Irish numberplate on it and have official documentation... All other European countries have very strict and rigid guidelines for importing cars, and verifying the identity of the vehicle, regardless of age, is an essential part of the procedure.

I still think, regardless of what the nice lady states, the law still states that any vehicle imported into the state, must be presented at the VRO office and the chassis number checked against the documentation presented, irrespective of the age of the vehicle!! So it would be more a 'convenience' thing rather than anything else. Once the car is over 30 years, it;s only 50 quid, so let's not spend a minute more then neccessary on it :eek:

johnf2020

I never had tp present any of mine at the VRO either. I just rang in first,and they said that there was no need

RobAMerc

Its crazy that they don't inspect them.
Just goes to show that they want cash only and couldn't care less that you might be laundering a stolen car which could be worth thousands - ridiculous.

biggus

yeah no chance of loss of revenue so no inspection.... i'm off abroad to hot wire a nice ferrari and register it as a fiat 127.

SligoBrewer

Mine wasn't inspected today either.

atlantean

PaulK_CCI wrote: »

the law still states that any vehicle imported into the state, must be presented at the VRO office and the chassis number checked against the documentation presented, irrespective of the age of the vehicle!!

I am not arguing with on this but the Revenue website say this...

Postal applications for registrations of used vehicles may also be made at Vehicle Registration Offices. When making a postal application for registration the application should consist of:

completed VRT 4 - Declaration for registration of a used vehicle (Other than a motor cycle) (PDF, 92KB) or VRT 5 - Declaration for Registration of a New or used Motor Cycle (PDF, 73KB) (as appropriate);
a copy of the purchase invoice if available;
the foreign Registration Book/Certificate or Export Certificate from the foreign licensing authority;
a bank draft or personal cheque (see How can I pay?) for the amount of VRT due;
Documentation (as approved by the Revenue Commissioners) confirming the level of CO2 emissions of the vehicle at the time of manufacture

Dealers can avail of ROS to register new vehicles.

No Inspection there on those methods!