kokoro Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 Hello, Well today I went to see a Supra, and I decided that he's definitely the one for me. YAY! I have put down a deposit and hope to collect soon... But things have got quite complicated when trying to work out the number plates, so a little help/advice would be appreciated. The car was imported from Japan by the current owner and was put onto his own private plate straightaway. It has never had a different VRM. The car still is displaying this plate (as per all paperwork). The car is not due for an MOT until May, but the current owner is MOTing it next week to complete the sale (so the new MOT certificate will have the current VRM). Now I have no idea what we do about the private plate. The current owner has knocked £300 off the price of the car so I can buy a private plate myself, however I won't be doing this soon (yes, it is a very nice offer!!). I know in an ideal world he should have retained his plate prior to advertising the car, but he's as clued up as I am (which is to say not very in this matter). I suggested I buy the car as is (IE with his private plate), and once I get all the paperwork through, I remove his plate from the car and let him have it back. He has agreed to this as I have no interest in keeping it. Am I right in thinking that if I do this I will own his plate on retention? If so, I'm guessing it will cost me the £80 to do this? Also, if I then transfer the plate back to him - will it cost more money? He is intending on putting the plate on his everyday car so I don't want this process to cost him any more money. I know I could get him to change the plates prior to registering the car to me, but I think we could be waiting weeks to do this (something neither of us wants to do). What is the best way to deal with this situation? Any advice would be most welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 Just tell him to transfer the plate from the current Supra to his current car. It will cost him or you £80 to do the transfer, you will have a new number plate and he will have his PP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin-mkiv Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 To transfer his plate to his other car is almost immediate. Get him to do it before you buy the car. You dont want his issues to complicate your life. You have paid your deposit, so have a little patience and just buy the car with its age related VRM it will get when he takes the PP off.... Its always easier when you make it less complicated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kokoro Posted April 5, 2012 Author Share Posted April 5, 2012 Thanks for the replies. I've called the owner and told him to transfer the plate prior to me completing the sale. He's still a little unsure on the whole process, but seems to understand this is the best way (at least I hope - he's 63 and not too up on all this!). I still may get the new MOT with the wrong VRM on, but we'll see. I guess that can be rectified at a later date. You may get an update of me pulling my hair out midway through the next week.... ... so have a little patience But it's soooooo hard! Lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 Thanks for the replies. I've called the owner and told him to transfer the plate prior to me completing the sale. He's still a little unsure on the whole process, but seems to understand this is the best way (at least I hope - he's 63 and not too up on all this!). I still may get the new MOT with the wrong VRM on, but we'll see. I guess that can be rectified at a later date. You may get an update of me pulling my hair out midway through the next week.... But it's soooooo hard! Lol. Doesn't matter what reg is on the MOT as when they do the reg transfer they send you a new MOT with the correct registration. Doesn't make a difference in he does it or it can wait till you own the car and you do did. Either way one person has to pay the £80 fee to get the work done. It is easier if he does it as they details of the car it is going including the chassis number I think. I have changed mine quite a few times now, though I normally go to a DVLA office do it there. You feel in one form, and pay at the desk. Nice and easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kokoro Posted April 5, 2012 Author Share Posted April 5, 2012 Doesn't matter what reg is on the MOT as when they do the reg transfer they send you a new MOT with the correct registration. Doesn't make a difference in he does it or it can wait till you own the car and you do did. Either way one person has to pay the £80 fee to get the work done. It is easier if he does it as they details of the car it is going including the chassis number I think. I have changed mine quite a few times now, though I normally go to a DVLA office do it there. You feel in one form, and pay at the desk. Nice and easy. Abz, he hasn't got a local DVLA office so is thinking about sending off all the paperwork on Saturday. The new MOT is being done on Tuesday (it should pass!), so I'm guessing we'll be a go for the newest MOT being the one changed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 Abz, he hasn't got a local DVLA office so is thinking about sending off all the paperwork on Saturday. The new MOT is being done on Tuesday (it should pass!), so I'm guessing we'll be a go for the newest MOT being the one changed? If he sends it off then it normally takes 14 days to complete. Yep, the newest MOT gets changed, they will send a replacement in the post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kokoro Posted April 5, 2012 Author Share Posted April 5, 2012 If he sends it off then it normally takes 14 days to complete. Yep, the newest MOT gets changed, they will send a replacement in the post Excellent. Looks like I'll be picking up the Supra in a couple of weeks then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 Excellent. Looks like I'll be picking up the Supra in a couple of weeks then. Fantastic! Make sure you get some pictures up, you will find us folks love pictures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin-mkiv Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 Fantastic! Make sure you get some pictures up, you will find us folks love pictures Did someone say pictures???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonathanc Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 Did someone say pictures???? Yes please Just curious..."kokoro" means heart in Japanese so am I in saying you could be a female Sup owner? In that case... definitely need pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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