Build date?

stevie_a · Postby **stevie_a** » 21 Mar 2014 14:48

with the new rod tax on its way, and looking like it will be determined on the build date

How do you find out the build date of your car ?

the first registered date for my car was 1/8/1980


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Neil_W · Postby **Neil_W** » 21 Mar 2014 14:55

If you go to
http://www.heritage-motor-centre.co.uk/ ... umber.html

you can get a Certificate of Build with details of your car.

Send in the VIN No.erc & a Â£40 cheque to get the info

stevie_a · Postby **stevie_a** » 21 Mar 2014 15:11

Oh come on I am Scottish can you do it with out paying money ...

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gaz · Postby **gaz** » 21 Mar 2014 15:26

ha ha typical scotch.....

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1981 DHC 2.0 Litre
1980 DHC pedal car
1982 DHC TR-ailer in the making

gaz · Postby **gaz** » 21 Mar 2014 15:27

im with you on that Stevie, if you find a way cut me in [:D]

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1981 DHC 2.0 Litre
1980 DHC pedal car
1982 DHC TR-ailer in the making

FI Spyder · Postby **FI Spyder** » 21 Mar 2014 15:35

Both my 1980 and 1979 build date cars have it stamped on a plate on the door (drivers side). Was that something only on newer cars? If so when did it start?

- - -TR7 Spider - - - 1978 Spitfire- - - - 1976 Spitfire - - 1988 Tercel 4X4 - Kali on Integra - 1991 Integra - Yellow TCT

busheytrader · Postby **busheytrader** » 21 Mar 2014 15:47

It's a rolling 40 year exemption so it's another few years for the DHC's[:(]

TR7 V8 DHC Jaguar Solent Blue. 9.35cr Range Rover V8, Holley 390cfm, JWR Dual Port, 214 Cam, Lumention, Tubular Manifolds, S/S Single Pipe Exh, 3.08 Rear, 200lb Spax & PolyBushes all round, Anti- Dive, Strut-Top Roller Bearings, Capri Vented Discs & Calipers, Braided Hoses, 4 Speed Rear Cylinders, Uprated Master Cylinder & Servo, AT 14" 5 Spokes or Maestro Turbo 15" Alloys, Cruise Lights, S/S Heater Pipes, Replacement Fuel Tank. No Door Stickers. Mine since July 1986, V8 from 1991 courtesy of S&S V8 conversion and big brake kits.

RUDDY · Postby **RUDDY** » 21 Mar 2014 15:54

Only 12 months for some of us, just time it right with the resto [:D]

REPLIC8 · Postby **REPLIC8** » 21 Mar 2014 16:28

It may cost Â£40 but it could save you Â£225 if your car sat around for long time before it was registered.

Andy
1981 TR7 FHC

TR Tony · Postby **TR Tony** » 21 Mar 2014 17:09

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by FI Spyder

Both my 1980 and 1979 build date cars have it stamped on a plate on the door (drivers side). Was that something only on newer cars? If so when did it start?<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">

UK cars did not have these plates, I guess there was some regulatory requirement to put the plate on US spec cars?

AFAIK the only way to get all the details including proof of build date (as opposed to registration date) for a UK car is the Heritage Certificate. However the Heritage Centre also offer a Dating Letter service for Â£21 which gives you just that, the date of build, on headed paper. Looks like the cheapest option.

Tony

1981 TR7 FHC Cavalry Blue
1980 TR7V8 DHC Jaguar Regency Red - sadly sold!
1977 TR8 FHC EFI Factory development car Inca Yellow

Neil_W · Postby **Neil_W** » 21 Mar 2014 17:43

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Oh come on I am Scottish can you do it with out paying money ...
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Think you have 5 years to save up the Â£21 or Â£40 depending option the amount of Beer cans you can recycle.

1p per Aluminum x 2100 cans @ 10 cans per weekend = 4 years

Only draw back is the extra new trousers you'll need due to the belly expanding [:D]

I 'm Scots too - ask for a Certificate for Christmas or birthday[^]

stevie_a · Postby **stevie_a** » 21 Mar 2014 19:09

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Neil_W

Think you have 5 years to save up the Â£21 or Â£40 depending option the amount of Beer cans you can recycle.

1p per Aluminum x 2100 cans @ 10 cans per weekend = 4 years
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So in reality a good weekend with the mates....[:)]

As for the beer belly already got a well established one....[:D]

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