Sub Ra

Hi i have bought a 1995 Ra but when i tried to register it the DVLA said a photocopy of original Log book was no good! I was told i need a Dating leter fom Subaru direct. I rang Subaru UK they can not help, any ideas??????

I have proof of de registration and inport tax paid and its MOT'ed

Your help please

BULLITT

Best bet is to contact the DVLA and speak to someone about it. Ask them what they want to be able to register the car.

Is the car a recent import or has it been in the country for a while?

I would try to contact the original Importers of the car to see if they can give you an authentication letter.

Can I ask why did you send the DVLA a photocopy of the original log book? You have to send off the full log book for them to send you a new one with your details, or did you mean the Japanese log book?

A few more details on the situation would be needed for anyone to give you proper advice but I would definately ask the DVLA what they need to register the car, and whoever you speak to, get their name and dept they work in!

GC8

Your certificate of de-reg and translation is all you need; along with your customs 389. You need to speak to someone at your local VRO who knows what he is doing.

Simon

Sub Ra

I bought i from a guy that inported it 2 years ago and left it so as he did not after go through SVA trouble. I went Dvla in person, the advised me i needed a Dating letter/proof only i had all other docs.(Yes it is a photocopy of Jap log book). Steven

GC8

"Photocopy of Jap log book" wont help anyone trying to help you; theres no such thing as a 'Jap log book'. What exactly do you have?

Sub Ra

Wheres the local Vro near Liverpool

GC8

Fulwood Park
Caxton Road
Preston
PR2 9NZ

Trafford House
Chester Road
Manchester
M32 0SL

Norroy House
Nuns Road
Chester
CH1 2ND

Sub Ra

I have a C&E 386 & KFV/61a cancellation of registration doc. The photocopy show old reg last owner chassis make model ect, thats why i assumed it was a log book. I has a round stap with transport Department on it, same as de reg doc.

GC8

All youll need at the VRO, beyond a bloke who knows his **** from his elbow (there will be someone there who will): is the original de-reg and translation and the C386 (and an MOT).

Simon

Sub Ra

Chester was were i tried to register the car they give me a form check list:

DATING EVIDEINCE
non DVLA Reg. Doc
Dating Letter
Declaration of Newness NEEDED This is the problem!!!
Temporary Reg
None-Q mark

TYPE APPROVAL
Certificate of Conformity
SVA NOT NEEDED OVER 10ys OLD
BNTA
Exempt

COSTOMS AND EXCISE
C&E (388,386,389) I Have C&E 386
VAT (414,415)
Exempt (e.g I.o.m)

APPLICATION
setaing capacity
Signature
ID document
MOT
Insurance I Have these!!!!
Marker
Vin check on VSS
Interpol checks

PAYMENT
Duty
First Reg(applicable/Not aplicable)
Inspection required? Y/N (if yes, V627 cmpleted? Y/N)

GC8

I see a trip on the M62 for you then.....

Sub Ra

DO you sugest Manchester VRO then?

GC8

I only really know Sheffield, but assuming you have the C386 and the de-reg then you shouldnt have a problem. Sheffield dont even bother with the translation as they understand the Japanese date format (year = years since Emporer's assention).