TAX v SORN

[spivvy]

there are more 290s sorned than taxed at the moment
sadly mine is due to lack of funds
Taxed SORN
2012 275 299

280S

2012 108 161

V8S
2012 22 24 (a Rare Beast)

http://howmanyleft.co.uk/?q=tvr

Don't know how accurate the figures are

[phillpot]

spivvy said:

V8S
2012 22 24 (a Rare Beast)

Don't know how accurate the figures are

That seems like very few V8's ? with just over 400 made, even allowing for exports and write offs

[SJS357]

Mines registered as a 290S on the V5 which quite a few were... apparently.

I changed it when I bought it to show V8S but still came back with 290S.

[mohitos]

My V8S is SORN as it's been undergoing it's rebuild for 18 months ! Back soon though.....

[S2Mike]

I dont think DVLA are really on the ball. Mine is a 290 when I bought it it had 280 on the V5 so I amended it and it still came back as a 280.
Also when I tried to insure it, they had no records of the Reg No and tried to tell me it was a Tasmin. So I thought best to give up at that point.
.
Incidentally while trawling the classifieds I think there are 6 , V8's up for sale at the moment.

Edited by S2Mike on Thursday 30th August 16:43

[Barkychoc]

When I bought my V8S it was s 290S on the V5.
Didn't change a thing other than ownership details and it came back as a V8S!

[Andy Lynch]

My V8S is listed on the V5 as:-

Make - TVR

Type -

Model -

Body Type - Sports

So mine is probably not on the list

[glenrobbo]

My 2.8 S was registered by TVR as a Tasmin. ( Does this mean I have got that trophy under false pretences? )
T ried to change it but DVLA want a written declaration from the manufacturer. Bit difficult these days.
Interestingly, it's only 2 digits from Mr.Tank's Tasmin Auto.

It seems TVR registration is a bit of a lottery where accuracy is concerned. God bless 'em.

[shoab]

Mine is also a 290 registered as a 280.... caused a bit of confusion at Mot. Havn't tried to amend it...maybe a waste of time going on others experience, has anyone been successful ?

Graham

[shoab]

I had no issues with Firstline....but have not really done enough mileage to judge reliability...probably they do all come from the same source as tooling up for production for a limited supply would be expensive.....even if its only the casting which is made in one place and bearings etc are fitted by individual suppliers..

The only issue to be careful of is bolt removal some are tight and corroded and because they are corroded they have their cross sectional area thinned ...so caution is needed.


Good Luck

Graham

[shoab]

Stupid phone this should have been on the waterpump thread...Doh !

[v8s4me]

SJS357 said:

Mines registered as a 290S on the V5 which quite a few were... apparently.

Mine too.

[Scoobimax]

My S3 is SORN for winter - don't think I'd get enough use to warrant the extra tax.

[RayTVR]

Of the 10,000 or so TVRs on the DVLA some 1,000 are type "missing" so a lot of cars may be sitting in that category

[swimmer27]

I use mine all year round because I have paid out the £54.85 for 12 months MOT also paid out the £240 insurance for the year.
With our mad weather here in the UK some of the best driving days have been between October - April.

[Whitenoise1]

There were quite a few TVRs that weren't correctly registered by model. Could explain a few discrepancies. See this page:

http://www.howmanyleft.co.uk/vehicle/tvr_missing

[Deeman]

I reckon that DVLA website is complete rubbish in trying to establish accurate numbers on most cars. I must have seen well over 24 V8s's myself during the course of last year. There has to be at least 100 left i'd suggest. I think the Forum's list of owners on here is far more reflective of the true position if not somewhat light of the real picture out there.

[mohitos]

Just looked at the HPI I carried out on my car before I bought it. Turns out it's registered at a TVR 290 S despite Engine Size being listed at 3947cc.

So just another reason that that the TAX v SORN data cannot be relied upon.

[Griffinr]

Tax v Sorn
Well I was sitting smugly in the tax and use all year camp, then I fell off my bike and broke a finger yesterday and probably won't be able to drive for 3 weeks.
Can't really work on it either with a broken hand.
Rob.