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Change of particulars - Log book

  • 07-07-2016 7:58pm
    #1
    Daniel S
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    Few questions regarding VRT and motor tax.

    I'm looking at getting a Focus ST (2006-2011), but replacing the 2.5 engine with a 2.0 or smaller. I want a project, something interesting and possibly some savings.

    If the engine is swapped before it's brought into Ireland, could the VRT potentially be cheaper?

    Can a 2.5L car be changed to a 2.0L (or other) for motor tax purposes?


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  • #2
    Atlantic Dawn
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    It will be classed as original engine co2 rating as per logbook.


  • #3
    Daniel S
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,533 ✭✭✭Daniel S


    Atlantic Dawn wrote: »
    It will be classed as original engine co2 rating as per logbook.

    But if it's pre-08?


  • #4
    Atlantic Dawn
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    Daniel S wrote: »
    But if it's pre-08?

    Then classed on engine size original car had, won't matter what engine you add before vrt process.


  • #5
    Daniel S
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,533 ✭✭✭Daniel S


    Atlantic Dawn wrote: »
    Then classed on engine size original car had, won't matter what engine you add before vrt process.

    Which is why I asked would changing the engine officially before it's imported affect that. Would it be imported as a 2.0L ST?


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