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Post by davwat on Dec 22, 2021 13:53:48 GMT
Reply from DVLA for my 1 of 3 applications sent less than 3 weeks ago. Book an appointment for an inspection with their new provider! Davis Motor Engineering on behalf of Applus Car Testing Service Ltd. Bring on the inspector, should just be on a random basis and I have never had an issue post the inspection. A random hope would be they already know of this vehicle and it comes back with the original number.
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Post by davwat on Dec 23, 2021 13:56:44 GMT
Inspection booked for 11th Jan. WTS
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Post by davwat on Dec 24, 2021 13:20:49 GMT
Happy Christmas from DVLA. Well done all concerned, 3 weeks 1 day after sending, 2x V5C's and cover letters received.
Happy Days
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Post by davwat on Dec 24, 2021 14:12:07 GMT
Strange (I thought) that the new numbers where not from the same range. Thinking it was maybe because one was 1939 and the other 1957. It has been suggested age related are now random generated ?
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Post by JamesCentral on Dec 24, 2021 22:39:01 GMT
Strange (I thought) that the new numbers where not from the same range. Thinking it was maybe because one was 1939 and the other 1957. That would make sense. The first 'reversed' numbers were issued in 1953 and, although I doubt if DVLA uses that date, saving the few remaining un-issued forward registrations for pre-war vehicles seems a good idea.
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Post by davwat on Dec 24, 2021 23:18:14 GMT
That would make sense. The first 'reversed' numbers were issued in 1953 and, although I doubt if DVLA uses that date, saving the few remaining un-issued forward registrations for pre-war vehicles seems a good idea. That would make sense! It was Colin K who said random generated but I don't think he his right.
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Post by davwat on Dec 25, 2021 9:20:34 GMT
That would make sense. The first 'reversed' numbers were issued in 1953 and, although I doubt if DVLA uses that date, saving the few remaining un-issued forward registrations for pre-war vehicles seems a good idea. That would make sense! It was Colin K who said random generated but I don't think he his right. Spot on Mr P but I doubt if it's anything to do with holding back numbers. PXSnnn are being used pre 1953 and nnnXVS are 1953on.
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Post by JamesCentral on Dec 26, 2021 9:05:22 GMT
Ah but, there is only a limited number of unissued letter combinations on forward registrations, but lots of unused reversed ones. When this age-related business started, they didn't bother with any reversed marks but gave everything forward marks. I reckon someone at DVLA realised that they were getting through the letters quite quickly and couldn't continue at that pace or they'd use up the forward combinations - and that's when they started using the reversed ones whenever appropriate.
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Post by davwat on Dec 26, 2021 13:28:54 GMT
Ah but, there is only a limited number of unissued letter combinations on forward registrations, but lots of unused reversed ones. When this age-related business started, they didn't bother with any reversed marks but gave everything forward marks. I reckon someone at DVLA realised that they were getting through the letters quite quickly and couldn't continue at that pace or they'd use up the forward combinations - and that's when they started using the reversed ones whenever appropriate. I hear what you are saying, but why is there a limited number of unissued letter combination (at least for any foreseeable future) ?
Looking at the current PXS Paisley they were only used up to JXS in the day. That leaves KXS etc etc potentially approximately 15,000
That's just looking at Paisley, there was registration authorities who didn't even use that many, or am I missing the point?
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Post by oakenshaw on Dec 26, 2021 20:13:08 GMT
I must say I do like the Grey one, are they a rare model ?
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Post by JamesCentral on Dec 26, 2021 21:31:59 GMT
That's just looking at Paisley, there was registration authorities who didn't even use that many, or am I missing the point?
The point is that the numbers get used up surprisingly quickly. They started off using the codes (SV for example) that had never been used in any combinations - and used all those up. Now they're using the unused potions of series that were started, like your XS Paisley example. It makes sense to make the numbers last as long as possible. The EACC has issue hundreds of dating certificates and our machines are only a small proportion of the number of classic motor cycles, which in turn is only a small proportion of the number of classic vehicles. The other way of looking at it is that, to start with, DVLA wasn't issuing any reversed age-elated numbers at all, then they changed and started using them ... they must have had a reason ...
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Post by davwat on Dec 26, 2021 23:05:47 GMT
The other way of looking at it is that, to start with, DVLA wasn't issuing any reversed age-elated numbers at all, then they changed and started using them ... they must have had a reason ... The clue could be in the name "age related" forward being more pre 53 related, reversed being more post 53 related !!! and I would of thought age related vehicles will run out before age related numbers. Promise I'll shut up.
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Post by davwat on Dec 26, 2021 23:14:14 GMT
I must say I do like the Grey one, are they a rare model ? Think so! there is not much on tinternet about them and they look a nightmare to remove the tinware for any roadside technical interludes.
Now that it's registration is done I will be having a closer look at it shortly.
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Post by JamesCentral on Dec 27, 2021 19:32:54 GMT
I must say I do like the Grey one, are they a rare model ? Think so! there is not much on tinternet about them and they look a nightmare to remove the tinware for any roadside technical interludes.
Now that it's registration is done I will be having a closer look at it shortly. There were only a couple of thousand or so Skutabikes made ... and the tinware problem that Dave mentions must have meant that a lot ended up converted into Consorts.
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Post by davwat on Jan 10, 2022 21:18:10 GMT
Inspection booked for 11th Jan. WTS
One sleep to go! Not heard anything (yet) sure SGS used to call and confirm and with an approximate time. WTS
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