suprakitten Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 Hello! A little confused so excuse me, we are unsure what to officially call our Supra when listing it, it is a Japanese import, DVLA has it registered as a 1999, however according to its VIN and on the Supra Registry, it was manufactured in 2000 and first sold in 2001, so what is it really? And is it possible to update the DVLA? Thanks in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drift_bear Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 The DVLA registration date is usually the year it comes in to the country and not the actual year of manufacture. The VIN is what i would go with for when it was actually made and the the supra registry is usually pretty spot on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Bullitt Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 What is your frame number? It's on the VIN plate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rider Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 The DVLA make errors and also on imports you need to fill out the year of manufacture on the import documents. So, often the DVLA just enter whats on the form, which is why if you look at the how many left site there are some Supras registered as manufactured post 2001. You should be happy to go with the earlier date as it means the car will be eligible to be road tax exempt in 2039 if its still around then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suprakitten Posted March 17, 2019 Author Share Posted March 17, 2019 The DVLA registration date is usually the year it comes in to the country and not the actual year of manufacture. The VIN is what i would go with for when it was actually made and the the supra registry is usually pretty spot on It's an S reg though which limits my choice for custom plate choices, no? It was imported in 2009 it looks like. - - - Updated - - - What is your frame number? It's on the VIN plate. Yup using the # that's how I found it on the Registry, whivh says 2000/01 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Bullitt Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 It's an S reg though which limits my choice for custom plate choices, no? It was imported in 2009 it looks like. - - - Updated - - - Yup using the # that's how I found it on the Registry, whivh says 2000/01 If you want to post it up I can tell you an exact date. E2A Like this - http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?352464-Hi-to-all-i-am-form-Leicester-(originally-from-Poland)&p=4291353&viewfull=1#post4291353 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suprakitten Posted March 18, 2019 Author Share Posted March 18, 2019 (edited) Here #1005061 Edited March 18, 2019 by suprakitten (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rider Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 (edited) It's best not to post up a complete VIN plate online. All anyone needs to date is the chassis number which is 1005061. The NZ Supra forum specs page list this as manufactured November 2000. Edited March 18, 2019 by rider (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Bullitt Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 Here #1005061 /QUOTE] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyson Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 The DVLA registration date is usually the year it comes in to the country and not the actual year of manufacture. The VIN is what i would go with for when it was actually made and the the supra registry is usually pretty spot on But not 100%, found a few inaccuracies but for the most part it is quite accurate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rider Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 But not 100%, found a few inaccuracies but for the most part it is quite accurate. My 1965 Mustang is registered as 1965 having entered the country in 2016. My 1996 Supra is registered as 1996 having entered the country in 1998. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suprakitten Posted March 19, 2019 Author Share Posted March 19, 2019 Does it make a difference if it is registered as a 99 instead of 00, except for wanting a T reg plate? Haha Not that I do, just in case there is a difference. Not planning to sell on and even so, it seems checking the chassis # against the many registers shows the real age. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Bullitt Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 11/2000 is nearing end of the production line (08/2002) and may have an impact on price should you decide to sell in future. Personally, I would make the effort to get it corrected but that is because I like everything as it should be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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