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Not a good result from DVLA. Took the car for the inspecton this morning (why is there no parking space for trailers at DVLA?) Firstly, had to try and convince the inspector that it was factory built from new parts, despite the certificate of newness, and asked to prove that the parts were all original - her view was that if I couldn't, they could assume that the parts were from a stolen car. She found it difficult to understand why the car had not been registered for several years, despite the evidence of the original invoice, and the invoice from my purchase. As a queue of inspections, was then starting to form and block the car park(remember that there is no parking space above car-size), I was put in an interview room and seen by the office manager. Her response was very simple - the original SVA certificate was now over 2 years old, the vehicle had been used in the mean time, so therefore I must now put the car through an IVA inspection. Great. Paul

My original enquiry to DVLA elicited a helpful and reasoned response. Given the year of manufacture, the car would be eligible for an MOT at the time of registration, and therefore the certificate would be required (along with the insurance certificate) to enable a tax disc to be issued. The garage doing the MOT simply entered the VIN number and the year of manufacture onto the system at the start of the test, and then went from there - I assumed that the year was the relevant bit. Paul p.s. DVLA told me that the car would have a registration appropriate to the year of manufacture. Edited by - PaulCo on 20 Dec 2009 22:05:07

An update on my progress with the registration of the ex-Bat car - DVLA stated that I must get the MOT done before applying for registration, but as I have the Vehicle Inspectorate certificate and certificate of newness, they would not need to see the car. MOT passed this morning, then off to DVLA - they took my money and documents off me and then told me to make an appointment to have the car inspected (even if i'd taken the car, I would still have had to return at the appointed time). They were OK with the documentation, but took the view that as the car was more than a year old, it could have changed significantly since original inspection. So back again next Wednesday. I'll let you know how I get on. Paul

My first set of sprint tyres were Falken ZE502s some years ago, and although grip was as good as the Bridgestones which were the tyre of choice at the time, it was the very 'sudden' behaviour at the limit that was a problem. I can't speak for the newer varieties of Falken, but as Mark suggests, Yokohamas are popular for a reason. Paul

Hi Neil, Thanks but I now have one (borrowed from a very nice chap with an aeroplane in his garage). MOT scheduled for later this week. Paul

Thanks Mark, I have been contacted by someone quite local to me, so all being well, I think I am now sorted. Thanks again. Paul

Does anyone in the midlands (the closer to Derby the better) have a silencer with a cat for 2003 Superlight lying around that they can lend me for an MOT, please? While deciding what to do for a long term exhaust solution, I need to get the car MOT'd then registered before the end of December (it's an ex-BookaTrack car). It has the standard set-up with a single pipe exiting the engine compartment. There's a donation to NtL, plus a reasonable Bordeaux for the donor. Thank you in advance. Paul

Having recently bought a BaT car, I have contacted DVLA to enquire about registration, and they said that the original documents were OK, but of course, I would need to get it MOT'd first. I'm still collecting lamps and brackets, and sorting wiring and relays, so I won't be able to test this out just yet. Paul

My form and cheque went in the post on Wednesday, but I have emailed Sam all the same. Paul

All sorted - thank you, gentlemen. Paul

simonpa, If you are happy to remove the headlamps, can you Blatmail me with your price for the headlamp brackets and indicators, please? I assume that they are in good condition. Paul

Simon, YHM Just a thought, do the headlamps remain at legal height if the lowering brackets are used? Paul

I need a complete set of lighting, please, for the ex-BookaTrack Superlight: Headlamps, small-type (5.5"?) and brackets Indicators with cowls Taillights inc. mounts No. Plate light and bracket. Anything out there? Thanks, Paul

Sadly, I now have a commitment on the Saturday of the Anglesey weekend, so will not be attending (I did it there and back in one day last year, and don't fancy that again!) so........... Congratulations Rob, on your 4th in Class 2! Next year, next year....... Paul

I've just seen this post, and I too wish you well in whatever direction you have decided to take. The Team Kipper gazebo was always a welcoming sight in the paddock, and i remember some great times while sheltering from the inevitable rain! Good luck and best wishes. Paul

Marvellous result Ian! Sounds like a great day - a well deserved win. Paul

Mmmmm....... another potential 100 points in Class 2......... tempting! (If that doesn't get Richard to change shifts nothing will!) Paul

Quite right Roger, leave the engine on the garage floor. Richard, weren't you planning to take your engine out on Saturday night as well? (Sorry chaps, don't know what came over me - it really is no fun winning class 2 by virtue of being the only entrant) Paul

Just got the finals through, and I am STILL the only Class 2 competitor - amazing! Come on folks - you can't let me pick up a win just for turning up. Anyone else fancy their chances? Paul

By my reckoning, as the only contender in class 2, I may stand a fair chance. Mind you, i've never been to Llys y Fran before, so I won't count my chickens just yet! Paul

Ian, I am in Mickleover, Derby, so not far from you and have run in Class 2 for more years than I would care to mention, so I too would be happy to have look at your car and talk about Curborough (although I would bow to Richard's greater qualifications on both fronts!) If not, i'll see you there. Paul Collins

Jon Can't agree - i'm sure i'm whiter than Mike! Paul

Pat, Well the "lucky" gazebo kept the rain off, but failed to look after the rest of your day! I hope you are feeling better today, and the paramedic's healing hands did the trick. With the exception of the exhaust and the plastic bits, I hope that the damage looked worse than it was, and that you will be back in the fray by Loton - I can sort the filler and spray cans if you wish! Paul

Richard, Sorry, can't agree - Donnington's in Leicestershire. Yes, I know it's next door to Nottingham East Midland Airport, but the arguments still rage years after they re-named it. Paul

Simon, I'm in Derby, which is far closer to Nottingham than Wales (Sadly Nottingham has no equivalent Llandow, Anglesey etc., and the scenery is not so picturesque). Happy to take them home for collection if you wish. See you at MIRA Paul