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  • #258151
    Scrumpy
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      @scrumpy

      I would like to make my traction engine road legal how does on go about it

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      #24767
      Scrumpy
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        @scrumpy
        #258153
        JasonB
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          @jasonb

          There are several long threads about regestering miniatures for the road over on Traction Talk Forum which would be the best place to look. Search the "Model Engines" section, you will need to register as a new member if not one already

          Edit this is probably the best thread that takes into account recent changes in road tax, registration, etc.

          Edited By JasonB on 27/09/2016 17:10:03

          #258204
          Chris Gunn
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            @chrisgunn36534

            Scrumpy, I used the link below to help me register my 6" Garrett a few months ago, I filled in the forms as suggested, and in due course was allocated a Vin number which I got stamped on the engine, sent the form relating to that back, and in due course got the registration number and the permission to get a numberplate.

            http://shirevillageinns.co.uk/register/rmte.htm

            Chris Gunn

            #258472
            Scrumpy
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              @scrumpy

              Many thanks for information it looks great will get onto it end Oct

              #258503
              duncan webster 1
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                @duncanwebster1

                So in 3 years time will it need an MOT? I can just imagine turning up at my local garagiste's premises with a model traction engine!

                #258510
                Harry Wilkes
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                  @harrywilkes58467

                  Duncan your not far wrong the present system is not without problems and many miniature traction engine owner's have been turned away from the post office because they didn't have a M.O.T also the DVLA have told owner's they need to visit a M.O.T depot to obtain this or that document frown fortunately the registration process seems to be getting easier as DVLA staff become aware of what's required to register a miniature traction engine.

                  H

                  #258518
                  Hopper
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                    @hopper

                    Ludicrous.

                    Do you not have those motorized skateboards and electric kids' scooters whizzing around everywhere over there? Nobody here seems to bother with registration for them, or the bicycles with electric motors fitted.

                    Just seems like bureaucracy out of control that a model vehicle needs registration. What about remote controlled model cars? Children's electric ride-in toy cars?

                    If it's a model vehicle, can you pay the registration in toy money?

                    #258519
                    Mike
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                      @mike89748

                      I like Hopper's sentiment. But surely insurance is compulsory?

                      #258528
                      JasonB
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                        @jasonb

                        All comes down to what DVLA class the item as and also whether being used on highway or footpath.

                        #258538
                        Gordon W
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                          @gordonw

                          Can a traction engine / ploughing engine not be registered as an agricultural vehicle aka a tractor ? No MOT and nominal tax.

                          #258539
                          pgk pgk
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                            @pgkpgk17461

                            Depending on he model there may be validity in classing it as an agricultural vehicle – MOT doesn't apply athough there would be restrictions on use on public highways further than the allowed distance from the registered address?

                            #258543
                            Bodger Brian
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                              @bodgerbrian
                              Posted by pgk pgk on 30/09/2016 09:38:46:

                              Depending on he model there may be validity in classing it as an agricultural vehicle – MOT doesn't apply athough there would be restrictions on use on public highways further than the allowed distance from the registered address?

                              I may be talking a load of c**p but I recall reading somewhere that in order to be classed as an agricultural vehicle for road tax purposes, it had to be possible to demonstrate that the vehicle in question was capable of agricultural work. I suppose if you managed to hitch a plough to it…. indecision

                              Brian

                              #258546
                              Ian S C
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                                @iansc

                                I think that with full size TEs in NZ they get registered as agricultural machinery/tractors, the big exspence is the boiler cert each year.

                                Ian S C

                                #258550
                                pgk pgk
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                                  @pgkpgk17461
                                  Posted by Bodger Brian on 30/09/2016 09:55:02:

                                  Posted by pgk pgk on 30/09/2016 09:38:46:

                                  Depending on he model there may be validity in classing it as an agricultural vehicle – MOT doesn't apply athough there would be restrictions on use on public highways further than the allowed distance from the registered address?

                                  I may be talking a load of c**p but I recall reading somewhere that in order to be classed as an agricultural vehicle for road tax purposes, it had to be possible to demonstrate that the vehicle in question was capable of agricultural work. I suppose if you managed to hitch a plough to it…. indecision

                                  Brian

                                  A quad bike or car can be classd as agricultural.just has to be capable of taking the farmer across the land – and as i see it that can be via trackways – even my quadbike can't cross a swamp. Hang a bucket of sheep nuts from somewhere…wink

                                  #258553
                                  Bodger Brian
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                                    @bodgerbrian
                                    Posted by pgk pgk on 30/09/2016 10:23:03:

                                    Hang a bucket of sheep nuts from somewhere…wink

                                    I hope you're talking animal foodstuff & not anatomy! crying

                                    Brian

                                    #258555
                                    JasonB
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                                      @jasonb

                                      From the links I posted earlier the form to use is the V112 which has sections specifically for miniatures, to quote from the link

                                      "fill out the V112 as required (when asked to declare the category your machine falls into, if you do a lot of road runs, I would recommend – Category A for miniature steam tractors, traction engines, road locomotives and rollers. If you seldom venture out on the road you could put your engine in Category F if no more than 6 miles per week are being travelled. If your machine is a short wheel based Sentinel or Foden you could use one of the above two categories as well dependant on mileage, and for Sentinel or Foden wagons you could use Category D or again Category F if road use is seldom. If you own a STW electric powered Foden you would use Category J)."

                                      Form V112 is used for MOT exempt vehicles.

                                      They are also tax exempt

                                      For those really curious the form can be downloaded from DVLA so you can see exactly what it says.

                                      Edited By JasonB on 30/09/2016 10:59:05

                                      #258564
                                      Chris Gunn
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                                        @chrisgunn36534

                                        As Jason says you need to fill out the V112, stating the vehicle is MOT exempt, but when I went through the process as described above in May this year I had no problems at all, and when the process was complete, a big envelope arrived with all my supporting documentation in it. I would suggest that if the guidelines are followed properly, then all proceeds along, albeit slowly, so plan ahead.

                                        Chris Gunn

                                        #258721
                                        mark costello 1
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                                          @markcostello1

                                          Bingo- next project idea for someone, a set of plows and discs, etc. It's all a vicious circle.

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