Plimthing Posted July 30, 2013 Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 I'm looking at buying a car with no rego, so i presume it has to go through 'the pits' before i can rego it?? Is this correct? If so, is there a list of criterea for the pits, so i could do the obvious things first. It will be an old VW camper to give you an idea. Regards Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali Posted July 30, 2013 Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 No idea Tony, but if it has no rego then probably a good idea to get it checked to make sure it's roadworthy. Hopefully, some knowledgeable person will be able to answer your question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic964 Posted July 30, 2013 Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 The Pits is a really thorough examination, and failure points include everything from fraying seatbelts, to any oil leaks, to any non-standatd modifications (even just different exhaust style) which may need an engineers report to get approved. Overall for older cars you can come back with a long long list if things to fix. Its not like a UK MOT. Sorry to be negative, but old cars without Rego can be expensive to get back on the road. Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elfie Posted July 31, 2013 Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 avoid it like will cost you a fortune Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossmoyne Posted July 31, 2013 Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 I would think very seriously about buying the vehicle. My mechanic son (10 years experienced), bought an unregistered car last year for a really cheap sum. He spent hours going over it and could see that it needed a bit doing to it, but thought as he would only have to supply his own labour and buy parts, it would be a good way to get a reliable car without a big price tag. So wrong..... he spent a week of evenings and 2 whole weekends working on the car and finally giving it a thorough valet, then off he went to the Dept of Transport for a pit inspection to register it. He might just have struck the inspector on a bad day, but after an hour in the pits, he drove home with a long list of extremely nitpicky things needed doing before it could be registered. Things like a scratch on the windscreen, central seat belt in backseat didn't recoil quickly enough, tow bar had been fitted (by prior owner) 5cm too high so it would partly obscure number plate..... and on and on..... He eventually completed all that was required and registered the car, but then promptly said that if he even whispered about buying an unregistered vehicle again, the family were to remind him very strongly of the saga he had just gone through. Ended up costing him much more than the vehicle was worth too - so now he is just hoping that someone nicks it because it is insured for what he has spent on it! We did try to warn him that there is usually a very good reason why vehicles are not registered.... but if you decide to go ahead, I hope your story doesn't mirror my son's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plimthing Posted July 31, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 It sounds as if they can be just as nit picky as UK MOT guys. UK MOT have a laid out set of inspections they do that is available to view ( on internet), do the oz inspectorate have same?? I dont mind a long slog as it is my hobby, not to get a cheap run around. My splitscreen van took over 3 1/2 years to do (see my avatar). All those failings on your sons car Rossmoyne, would have been picked up by the UK MOT too. So how much does it cost to go through pits then??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portlaunay Posted July 31, 2013 Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 It's not like a UK MOT dude. In addition to a fairly comprehensive roadworthy inspection they will check the vehicle for modifications. Anything missing or altered from the original spec will (depending on what it is), need an engineers certificate. For example, if you slam it, narrow the beam, put seatbelts in the back, exhaust, carbs, anything that isn't stock - engineers cert please. If you get a knock back then it's not just you doing the work dude, you'll have to do it and then spend a pretty penny getting someone to inspect it before going over the pits. The guys at NoH2O are worth talking to. Personally I found them a bit cliquey but they do know their stuff. Personally I wouldn't commit to anything until I know exactly what I'm getting into. Good luck amigo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plimthing Posted July 31, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 Ive fired off an email to them, thanks. Do you reckon its easier to buy a bus with a bit of REGO left on it and work from there? Am i correct in thinking if the vehicle has rego on it, you renew it every year on time, then no need for pits. If you let it expire, past the 3 month grace period, you have to go through the pits?? Or am i talking poo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portlaunay Posted July 31, 2013 Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 Ive fired off an email to them, thanks. Do you reckon its easier to buy a bus with a bit of REGO left on it and work from there? Am i correct in thinking if the vehicle has rego on it, you renew it every year on time, then no need for pits. If you let it expire, past the 3 month grace period, you have to go through the pits?? Or am i talking poo. This is my understanding. I'm not sure about rego from another state. Our neighbours had a Vic registered car and put off registering here because they though it would be difficult. When they finally did it it was a breeze so it might not be a problem. Gotta be a few old Kombi's kicking around over east and the drive back would be an adventure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plimthing Posted July 31, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 i'm watching a few early bays on gumtree at moment so hopefully they are still available when i get there in 3 weeks time. Might be on a look out for a bug too, if the money is still there in the pot after i have bought a boring going to work car, the type with water in, yuk! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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