>Reply-To: <s.warwick@btinternet.com>
>From: "Stephen Warwick" <s.warwick@btinternet.com>
>To: <bwarwick@wcoil.com>
>Subject: M.O.T
>Date: Thu, 14 Aug 1997 23:33:16 +0100
>X-MSMail-Priority: Normal
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>Provided the speedometer reads in MPH, the engine and exhaust meets the
>current noise and emission regs., which it should if it is legal in th USA,
>and the lamp lenses conform to current EEC regs, denoted by 'E' marks on
>the lenses, there should be no problems.
>In order to get the vehicle tested, the original registration documents
>will be needed with a declaration of permanent importation and proof of
>date of manufacture or first registration for use on the road. The test
>certificate will be issued on the VIN (chassis number), then all
>documentation can be taken to a licensing office where a registration
>number and vehicle excise licence will be issued. Current fee for
>registration is £80 and excise licence is £150 per year. MOT test fee is
>currently £28.50, shortly to increase.
>If the vehicle is permanently imported using the US registration, the
>owner has a maximum of three months to achieve all of this from date of
>import, verified by the date on the customs form No. 386 issued at the port
>of entry into the UK. It is possible to get a UK registration number
>issued prior to the test so that a certificate is issued on that number if
>all of the above is done "immediately, or as soon as is reasonably
>practicable after arrival in the UK" (it says). This is obviously the best
>option and costs the same.
>If the vehicle was eligible for "classic" status (over 25 yrs old from date
>of first registration) it would be exempt from any tax, and less stringent
>MOT regs would apply.
>Hope this helps................but no guarantees as the MOT regs seem to
>change regularly!
>Up to date info is readily available from the UK Dept. of Transport in
>leaflet form, supposedly available from automobile clubs in many countries
>including the USA.
>All of the above (except the actual MOT test) can be arranged by specialist
>shippers (expensive but easy!)
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