Sorn expired

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Wed 8 Feb 2006 12:49
Sorn expired - Reggie
I am going to look at a classic vehicle on Saturday, and have just made a "vehicle enquiry" with the DVLA. online.

This states apart from other things, "SORN Expired."

I assume that the previous declaration of SORN has expired, but poses a question which I cannot find the answer to.

If I was to purchase the vehicle, do I become liable for any undeclared SORN and fine, or am I not liable due to the date on the transferance of the vehicle being adequate proof of non ownership of this period?

Also the address on the V5 is apparently his parents address. His name checks out on the electoral register as correct. I never asked him about the SORN when I spoke to him as I was not aware, but will follow this up.

Does anybody have any thoughts on this?

Reggie
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Wed 8 Feb 2006 13:21
Sorn expired - bell boy
you become liable for taxing/sorning the vehicle on the day you become the new keeper therefore it is in your interest to get a signed dated receipt of the day date and time you purchased the vehicle,if you drive it away as you will be aware that is an offence so make arrangements prior to purchase for transportation.
I assume you will be doing a hpi prior to purchase?as just because it is old doesnt mean that there isnt some hidden past.



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Wed 8 Feb 2006 17:50
Sorn expired - Reggie
Thanks oldman, you are correct. I have rung the DVLA, and after an agonising process of going through multi-menus on an 0870 number, I have been informed, as I suspected that I am only liable for the time I will have owned the vehicle.

With regards to HPI, it's a one owner vehicle, and I have spoken to the original supplier who have confirmed to me that he was the original purchaser. So I may not bother with the HPI, but have not yet decided.

Reggie
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