Probably not the right section for this - so im hoping to buy a 20VT tomorrow - thought id run an HPi check on it.

Punch the number plate it in and it recognises it as a Peugeot 2500CC 1998!

I know its the right number plate as i have big photos of the Fiat with this plate on it.

I put the plate in to direct line insurance quote and it says 'Vehicle not found'

Is something wrong? Should i be worried or are there often issues with the registration of number plate / make model of cars?

Not sure if anyone is still awake at this time and on here ... we'll see...

Plate is S225 KGX in case thats of any help to anyone.

ehhh thats weird. If I was in your position I would call the DVLA for advice. Could just be a simple mix up.


just did a vehicle check on DVLA website:

S225 KGX:

Date of Liability 01 09 2008
Date of First Registration 12 09 2007
Year of Manufacture 1998
Cylinder Capacity (cc) 2446CC
CO2 Emissions 0g/Km
Fuel Type Heavy Oil
Export Marker Not Applicable
Vehicle Status Licence Not Due
Vehicle Colour BLUE
Vehicle Type Approval N1
The information contained on this page is correct at the time of enquiry.
Vehicle Excise Duty Rate for vehicle
6 Months Rate £96.25
12 Months Rate £175.00

compared to my car:

Date of Liability 01 11 2007
Date of First Registration 07 05 1998
Year of Manufacture 1998
Cylinder Capacity (cc) 1998CC
CO2 Emissions Not Available
Fuel Type Petrol
Export Marker Not Applicable
Vehicle Status Licence Not Due
Vehicle Colour BLUE
Vehicle Type Approval null
The information contained on this page is correct at the time of enquiry.
Vehicle Excise Duty Rate for vehicle
6 Months Rate £99.00
12 Months Rate £180.00

I fink someone has made a boo-boo with the number plate........


S255 KGX

Date of Liability 01 08 2008
Date of First Registration 01 08 1998
Year of Manufacture 1998
Cylinder Capacity (cc) 1998CC
CO2 Emissions Not Available
Fuel Type Petrol
Export Marker Not Applicable
Vehicle Status Licence Not Due
Vehicle Colour GREEN
Vehicle Type Approval null
The information contained on this page is correct at the time of enquiry.
Vehicle Excise Duty Rate for vehicle
6 Months Rate £99.00
12 Months Rate £180.00


Now that is coupé

I wonder if the car has had new number plates made up ready for selling and someone has had a moment of temporary dyslexia?

Easy way to check: look at the V5C and the owners handbook/service book.

I'd be amazed, although not surprised, if this vehicle has been running around on the wrong plates since it was first registered.

In fact I've just looked at the photos and yes, they are new plates: look at how clean they are and the fact that the rear one has the GB *Euro* marking on it, which we didn't have in 1998.


Mwhahahahahahahaha!! The seller will have to fork out for new plates before it can be legally used on the road!

You guys should be detectives.. great work to you both!

When stan said S255 KGX was a coupe i thought i had made a stupid typo - thankfully it seems to be mr number plate and not me!!!

You ever thought of a career in law enforcement, Stan?!

Nah, doesn't pay enough, trust me

Thats a cool trick Stan

Throw me a cake and I'll do a back-flip........ah, maybe not

Stan was spot on. The car had been on private plates most of its life and the famed '1 owner' kept the private plate - and when someonoe made the plates they did them wrong!

The V5 and MoT all had the correct plate that Stan identified.

Stan takes a bow, exits stage left, and falls down into the orchestra pit muttering *for my next trick.........*


Did you buy the car then?

Yup

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