18-07-2018, 07:12 PM
Have you checked the cars registration against the DVLA Online Database? - if it has a V5 then it should be on there - link below. As it obviously hasn't been on the road for some considerable time, the DVLA Database will probably show its TAX status as 'Not taxed for on road use' in a green box as shown below. A car can only be SORN'd if it was taxed on or since 31st January 1998 when SORN was first introduced - if it was untaxed and off the road prior to that date, you've nothing to worry about and when you've completed the restoration you can then tax it, though of course there's no fee to be paid.
https://vehicleenquiry.service.gov.uk
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Have you similarly checked the A7CA Chassis Register to see if it's listed there either by Registration Number or Chassis Number? If it's not listed, then you can add it yourself by completing the online Notification Form - links below.
http://a7ca.org/chassis-register/
http://a7ca.org/chassis-register/notification-form/
I strongly suggest you purchase a copy of the Doug Woodrow workshop manual 'The Austin Seven Manual' known by many as the Red Book as it has a red cover. It's similar in size to an OLD telephone directory at 1.1/4" thick! - it's available new direct from the publishers Mercury Vintage Services, Rosedale Farm, Station Road, Emneth, Wisbech, PE14 8DL - Tel: 01945 430058 - Email: susan.woodrow@gmail.com
or you can buy it new from A7 Components http://www.a7c.co.uk/spares.php#bookshop - look under 'Books' - ref. no. BT802 - it costs £56.00p and is worth every penny.
Avoid buying a copy via eBay, the prices asked are usually much higher than the new published price - Amazon for example are asking from £78 !!!
https://vehicleenquiry.service.gov.uk
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Have you similarly checked the A7CA Chassis Register to see if it's listed there either by Registration Number or Chassis Number? If it's not listed, then you can add it yourself by completing the online Notification Form - links below.
http://a7ca.org/chassis-register/
http://a7ca.org/chassis-register/notification-form/
I strongly suggest you purchase a copy of the Doug Woodrow workshop manual 'The Austin Seven Manual' known by many as the Red Book as it has a red cover. It's similar in size to an OLD telephone directory at 1.1/4" thick! - it's available new direct from the publishers Mercury Vintage Services, Rosedale Farm, Station Road, Emneth, Wisbech, PE14 8DL - Tel: 01945 430058 - Email: susan.woodrow@gmail.com
or you can buy it new from A7 Components http://www.a7c.co.uk/spares.php#bookshop - look under 'Books' - ref. no. BT802 - it costs £56.00p and is worth every penny.
Avoid buying a copy via eBay, the prices asked are usually much higher than the new published price - Amazon for example are asking from £78 !!!