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Submitted by Rich on Tue, 29/06/2010 - 18:40

I’ve been considering the option of taking the lightweight to trials on a trailer. Would it still need road tax to complete in trials?
Rich

Seeing as they are RTV

Submitted by Ron Hogg on Tue, 29/06/2010 - 19:16.

Seeing as they are RTV trials, (Road Taxed Vehicle) then i'd say yes........ tax is needed........ sorry!

Road Tax

Submitted by Rich on Tue, 29/06/2010 - 19:50.

I feared that but couldn't see what the club gets out of my £205 donation to the government.  Oh well guess I'll just count myself lucky I'm not paying £435.

Should have bought a pre 1973

Submitted by Chairman on Wed, 30/06/2010 - 19:42.

Should have bought a pre 1973 one Rich.

Caz says just don't bring it!!! I think she wants to beat you?

The road legal requirements are necessary for our permit from the MSA/ALRC & the insurance cover afforded by it.

Rog

Road Tax

Submitted by Rich on Thu, 01/07/2010 - 11:26.

Missed out by a year on that one, pre 1973 vehicles can also use black and white plates which I think would look pretty good.  I can't make Sundays trial so I don't think Caz has anything to worry about, there's also the fact she was beating me when I was turning up!

Rich, when in '73 was your

Submitted by Ron Hogg on Thu, 01/07/2010 - 21:22.

Rich, when in '73 was your truck registered............. cos the free tax situation applies to vehicles BUILT in 1972 and before........ so if you were able to prove by means of a build certificate that it was built before 1st Jan 1973 then you can apply for tax free status........!!!

 

I would suggest that if it was registered in the first few months of 73, then chances are it would be eligible!!!!

Tax exempt ?

Submitted by mwebster on Thu, 01/07/2010 - 22:45.

Hi i have a book that has info to work out when your truck was made either from the vin no or the army number plate .happy to look it up for you.mike