Re registering a car that had been exported

[sulzeruk]

Hi all, my car was an original RHD car that went to Holland in 1986. I have the original export and import docs that came with the car. I checked the DVLA website last night and the UK reg number is still active on the computer. How do I go about getting the reg number back, would I have to go to the local DVLA office or is there a form to fill in?
Alasdair

[christopher storey]

If you are a member of the JEC you need to have a word with Keith Vincent who will take you through the procedure. I do not know who is the equivalent at the JDC but there will probably be one. In any event it is worth being a member of one of the clubs ( and for various reasons I would recommend JEC ) because they can solve these re-registration problems much more easily than individuals can

[MarkE]

There's some information on here Alasdair...

http://www.xor.org.uk/silkroute/documents/oneyear.htm

Given that you have the original export documents, presumably showing the registration and chassis numbers, it should just be a paper exercise to get the original registration number re-allocated. The more documents you have (like old MOT certificates, old logbook / V5 ) the easier the process.

Mark

[sulzeruk]

There is a nice typo with 2 transposed numbers on the export document so that will probably take some sorting. I am an E type club member so don't know if anyone within the club could assist?
Alasdair

[Heuer]

Don't think the E-Type Club offer such a service. As Christopher suggests, contact either the JEC or JDC who have experts on hand.