JG007 my pleasure. I would go for it myself if I had the right car to put it on.
OK, there won't be any DB10's sold to the public, but that reg number with the Bond connection will look great on a V12 Sport or a 077. Aston Martin Lagonda might even make you an offer if you save it for that auction.
There will be a 2015 AMW auction, but that will be in the summer, so you would not get the benefit of the film having come out to generate more interest.
With regard to UK license plates, in order to comply with VR 2001 all numbers plate, both front & back, are required to display the manufacturers/suppliers name & postcode (the small text at the bottom of the plate) as well as the British standard mark. If this is not present then the vehicle will not pass an MOT & the plates are not legal for use on the public highway.
Borders & side badges are optional.
Hmmmm, not sure about that. I have plates with none of that info on and my AM passes its MOT just fine.
It shouldn't pass it's MOT, The fact that it has only shows that the tester is not doing his job properly (BTW it's the same if you change the spacing or have non compliant text). The plates you are displaying are classed as 'show plates', I can assure you that in order to comply with the law the information I have mentioned has to be there. You are lucky you haven't been stopped by the police for it.
I'm gonna side with the ex copper on this one.
Although looking at the DVLA's site there's no mention of dealer details on plates. However, when I bought my plates there was loads of info about the legalities. I'll see if I can find it.
With regard to UK license plates, in order to comply with VR 2001 all numbers plate, both front & back, are required to display the manufacturers/suppliers name & postcode (the small text at the bottom of the plate) as well as the British standard mark. If this is not present then the vehicle will not pass an MOT & the plates are not legal for use on the public highway.
Borders & side badges are optional.
Hmmmm, not sure about that. I have plates with none of that info on and my AM passes its MOT just fine.
It shouldn't pass it's MOT, The fact that it has only shows that the tester is not doing his job properly (BTW it's the same if you change the spacing or have non compliant text). The plates you are displaying are classed as 'show plates', I can assure you that in order to comply with the law the information I have mentioned has to be there. You are lucky you haven't been stopped by the police for it.
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Hmmmm, not sure about that. I have plates with none of that info on and my AM passes its MOT just fine.
It shouldn't pass it's MOT, The fact that it has only shows that the tester is not doing his job properly (BTW it's the same if you change the spacing or have non compliant text). The plates you are displaying are classed as 'show plates', I can assure you that in order to comply with the law the information I have mentioned has to be there. You are lucky you haven't been stopped by the police for it.
I'm gonna side with the ex copper on this one.
Although looking at the DVLA's site there's no mention of dealer details on plates. However, when I bought my plates there was loads of info about the legalities. I'll see if I can find it.
Stag is correct.
However, my car has 'show plates' and doesn't have these details on either. It's passes the MOT without problem every year. I think so long as the colour, size, font and spacing is all correct the Tester really couldn't care less. Most Police wouldn't know either and again, providing it looks right, won't care.
Those details are required, although not dealer details.
Better check mine to see if they are on there!!
No problem, us old timers have our uses you know! :007) With regard to details, it's the plate manufacturers (not vehicle manufacturers) details which have to be displayed.
I suggest you keep an eye out for such infractions whilst out & about as it usually points to the vehicle being run on show plates which as you know can be bought without the required documentation so are often used for cloning/pool cars etc.
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Just got home and checked mine. Sure enough those details are there, just in VERY small black letters discreet enough for me not to have taken notice before. Phew!
I agree with what you're saying - in theory.
But in practice, nobody really care. My car has passed the MOT every year without those details and in fact the last set I ordered (for my other car) came with the option of having those details included. But these plates can easily be ordered online without any paperwork. They probably wouldn't stand up to scrutiny. The truly illegal plates are usually stolen from a legitimate car rather than pay for some from your own 'hard earned' money.
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I think you could make a tidy profit with those plates - but for £250 (or whatever you paid) I do find it baffling that Eon didn't purchase them IF they are going to use them in the film ! Surely AM would have bought them if not Eon ?
I can only assume the plates used for filming are for promotional purposes only - but that doesn't really make much sense either...???...it will be interesting to find out !
With regard to UK license plates, in order to comply with VR 2001 all numbers plate, both front & back, are required to display the manufacturers/suppliers name & postcode (the small text at the bottom of the plate) as well as the British standard mark. If this is not present then the vehicle will not pass an MOT & the plates are not legal for use on the public highway.
Borders & side badges are optional.
Hmmmm, not sure about that. I have plates with none of that info on and my AM passes its MOT just fine.
Technically this is true, the plate makers mark should be on the Plate, but then you also very limited to only a couple of fonts and 'suitable' spacing, along with a prohibition of using or placing coloured screws to make certain numbers or letters look like others..... Doesn't stop chavs doing that tho!
Ultimately, if there is no mark on the plate, the offence is committed by the supplier of the plate, but who was that.... Also, I don't know many cops (part of my job description too skippy!) who would stick you on for such a minor infringement, well maybe a 'black rat'
With regard to UK license plates, in order to comply with VR 2001 all numbers plate, both front & back, are required to display the manufacturers/suppliers name & postcode (the small text at the bottom of the plate) as well as the British standard mark. If this is not present then the vehicle will not pass an MOT & the plates are not legal for use on the public highway.
Borders & side badges are optional.
Hmmmm, not sure about that. I have plates with none of that info on and my AM passes its MOT just fine.
Technically this is true, the plate makers mark should be on the Plate, but then you also very limited to only a couple of fonts and 'suitable' spacing, along with a prohibition of using or placing coloured screws to make certain numbers or letters look like others..... Doesn't stop chavs doing that tho!
Ultimately, if there is no mark on the plate, the offence is committed by the supplier of the plate, but who was that.... Also, I don't know many cops (part of my job description too skippy!) who would stick you on for such a minor infringement, well maybe a 'black rat'
Just to take it further off topic, but in line with discussion. Online show plate companies (EZ Plates / Pimp My Plate / Custom Plates etc) will make you up anything (any reg / size / font etc)... They do not ask for any docs. Used them for my smaller bike plates...
If you use these (as most bikers do) its down to you if the police pull you... I have letter box size plates on both my superbikes and have so far encountered no problems even when having a chat with the law... Comes down to how you ride and your attitude. Sure I wouldn't have had the same response if acting like a t....t !
But MOT'rs should pull you up for non legal plates...
JG007 - at least all this off topic conversation is keeping your tread at the top of the list. Free advertising!
What further interests me about the reg number is its possible meaning...
DB10 is obviously a reference to the car. GB at the end might be meant as a nod to Great Britain.
So what would the 'A' be significant for? Aston. Absolutely Great Britain )
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OK, there won't be any DB10's sold to the public, but that reg number with the Bond connection will look great on a V12 Sport or a 077. Aston Martin Lagonda might even make you an offer if you save it for that auction.
There will be a 2015 AMW auction, but that will be in the summer, so you would not get the benefit of the film having come out to generate more interest.
Good luck!
I'm gonna side with the ex copper on this one.
Although looking at the DVLA's site there's no mention of dealer details on plates. However, when I bought my plates there was loads of info about the legalities. I'll see if I can find it.
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Stag is correct.
However, my car has 'show plates' and doesn't have these details on either. It's passes the MOT without problem every year. I think so long as the colour, size, font and spacing is all correct the Tester really couldn't care less. Most Police wouldn't know either and again, providing it looks right, won't care.
See Page 6 - The British Standard
https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/359317/INF104_160914.pdf
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vehicle-registration-numbers-and-number-plates
Those details are required, although not dealer details.
Better check mine to see if they are on there!!
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Just got home and checked mine. Sure enough those details are there, just in VERY small black letters discreet enough for me not to have taken notice before. Phew!
But in practice, nobody really care. My car has passed the MOT every year without those details and in fact the last set I ordered (for my other car) came with the option of having those details included. But these plates can easily be ordered online without any paperwork. They probably wouldn't stand up to scrutiny. The truly illegal plates are usually stolen from a legitimate car rather than pay for some from your own 'hard earned' money.
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I can only assume the plates used for filming are for promotional purposes only - but that doesn't really make much sense either...???...it will be interesting to find out !
Technically this is true, the plate makers mark should be on the Plate, but then you also very limited to only a couple of fonts and 'suitable' spacing, along with a prohibition of using or placing coloured screws to make certain numbers or letters look like others..... Doesn't stop chavs doing that tho!
Ultimately, if there is no mark on the plate, the offence is committed by the supplier of the plate, but who was that.... Also, I don't know many cops (part of my job description too skippy!) who would stick you on for such a minor infringement, well maybe a 'black rat'
Just to take it further off topic, but in line with discussion. Online show plate companies (EZ Plates / Pimp My Plate / Custom Plates etc) will make you up anything (any reg / size / font etc)... They do not ask for any docs. Used them for my smaller bike plates...
If you use these (as most bikers do) its down to you if the police pull you... I have letter box size plates on both my superbikes and have so far encountered no problems even when having a chat with the law... Comes down to how you ride and your attitude. Sure I wouldn't have had the same response if acting like a t....t !
But MOT'rs should pull you up for non legal plates...
1. CR. 2. TSWLM. 3. LTK. 4. GF. 5. SF.
What further interests me about the reg number is its possible meaning...
DB10 is obviously a reference to the car. GB at the end might be meant as a nod to Great Britain.
So what would the 'A' be significant for? Aston. Absolutely Great Britain
8-)
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Ok...not much point keeping it open now...but an interesting read -{