[Mk2] [Turbo] How can I track down my old love (an MR2 Turbo!!!)???

[Sub_Culture]

I sold my pride and joy of an MR2 Turbo about four years ago, and am a MR owner once again. Although, I must say... its not my old car, and I really miss it.

Is there any way I can track down who would own the car now? Called the DVLA, but due to the data protection act, they couldnt help me... not even if I wrote them a letter, would they forward it on.

Doubt the owner is a member, but what else could I do?!

Andy

[mgodfrey]

just put up the registration on hear and see if anyone recognises it

kind regards mike

[DavidM]

Andy
I trust you no longer have the details of who bought the car. So all you can do is post on ALL the MR2 forums a picture and registration number and hope that somebody who knows the cars whereabouts gets in touch.
Good luck in your search.
David

[Sub_Culture]

Thanks, guys. The registration was G379 FBL. Rev1 Tubby

I sold it to a guy in the Oxford area, but this was four years ago. Alas, I no longer have his number.

The car had a Veilside front and sides, unknown Japanese rear bumper, really nice unknown rear wing, Rev3 lights, full rollcage, lots of tuning goodies, twin Departure exhaust, very very low, 17" Antera wheels. I really did love the car to bits!

Have one photo (typically, I have lost all the other ones, absolutely gutted), but its at work (still blue tac'd on my desktop, sad,eh), so will bring it home tomorrow and scan it in!

Andy

[dj_davo]

Called the DVLA, but due to the data protection act, they couldnt help me... not even if I wrote them a letter, would they forward it on.

Strange, those tw@#s usually give any info away, for a meagre £2.50 and a packet of pork scratchings!

Good luck with the search fella

[THE DUKE]

Just done an RAC check on it and its still about.

Its not written off...



You could try here - http://www.carsandownersreunited.com/open/

[redmr89]

after 4 years away in the hands of others, theres a good chance the car would have changed. the new owners could have changed anything or everything. and if they havent it may be lookin a bit tired and worn by now . which will disapoint you when you get it back. personally i'd look for a new car and modifie it to your taste.

some things are best kept as good memories.

[dawolf]

Called the DVLA, but due to the data protection act, they couldnt help me... not even if I wrote them a letter, would they forward it on.

Strange, those tw@#s usually give any info away, for a meagre £2.50 and a packet of pork scratchings!

Good luck with the search fella

And rightly so, they shouldn't be giving away personal details unless it's for law purposes.

[Sub_Culture]

Thanks very much, guys. Really grateful for your thoughts.

Appreciate it probably wont look the same now, but you never forget an old face, do you??

Not going to quite give up on my quest, yet. Any other ideas, Id be grateful. Thanks for the idea of carsandownersreunited... will try that one out!

Andy

[LimeyMk1]

From the DVLA site:

The enquiry is complete

The vehicle details for G379 FBL are:

Date of Liability 23 04 2005
Date of First Registration 15 09 1999
Year of Manufacture 1990
Cylinder Capacity (cc) 2000CC
CO2 Emissions Not Available
Fuel Type Petrol
Export Marker Not Applicable
Vehicle Status Unlicensed
Vehicle Colour BLUE
Vehicle Type Approval null
The information contained on this page is correct at the time of enquiry.

So she's either off the road (and has been for the last 2 years), scrapped or being run without road tax.

Not sure but does the DVLA record a change of registration? If a private plate's been put on will this be recorded?

[Extubby]

This is very interesting.
Could you please check L355 YRP. My old rev 3 tubby

[LimeyMk1]

http://www.vehiclelicence.gov.uk/EvlPortalApp/index.jsp

Click on the Vehicle Enquiry link.

The enquiry is complete

The vehicle details for L355 YRP are:

Date of Liability 01 05 2007
Date of First Registration 21 05 2003
Year of Manufacture 1994
Cylinder Capacity (cc) 1990CC
CO2 Emissions 0g/Km
Fuel Type Petrol
Export Marker Not Applicable
Vehicle Status Licence Due to Expire
Vehicle Colour BLUE
Vehicle Type Approval
The information contained on this page is correct at the time of enquiry.

Good CO2 emissions!

[SpArKyMR2-T]

http://www.vehiclelicence.gov.uk/EvlPortalApp/index.jsp

Click on the Vehicle Enquiry link.

Am I the only one tempted to look through the WRA pics to see who's running without tax

although i can't actually be bothered. Did just find out my first car (vauxhall nova) is due it's tax in may 2005

[Scott Barton]

Just did a search for my first love. Black J reg N/a J746 TPB

Vehicle details could not be found

As it has not been possible to locate the vehicle details, your enquiry cannot proceed and has been cancelled.

[Leon.]

Just did a search for my first love. Black J reg N/a J746 TPB

Vehicle details could not be found

As it has not been possible to locate the vehicle details, your enquiry cannot proceed and has been cancelled.

My 1998 N/A first love says the same

I hope its just got a private plate

EDIT - just emailed the guy I sold it to 2 years ago, still got his email address so will be interesting to see if I hear anything...

[LimeyMk1]

My old car's still going!

The vehicle details for GCC 382N are:

Date of Liability 01 11 2007
Date of First Registration 12 02 1975
Year of Manufacture 1975
Cylinder Capacity (cc) 1498CC
CO2 Emissions Not Available
Fuel Type Petrol
Export Marker Not Applicable
Vehicle Status SORN Not Due
Vehicle Colour WHITE
Vehicle Type Approval null
The information contained on this page is correct at the time of enquiry.

Was one of these:

[antman]

anyone know what liability date means??????

[3sgte]

anyone know what liability date means??????

its the date when the tax is due/or sorn requires renewing

[Leon.]

My 1998 N/A first love says the same

I hope its just got a private plate

EDIT - just emailed the guy I sold it to 2 years ago, still got his email address so will be interesting to see if I hear anything...

Got a reply back and all is well

Said I might wanna buy it back if he decides to sell it (although I've no idea how )

[Sub_Culture]

From the DVLA site:

The enquiry is complete

The vehicle details for G379 FBL are:

Date of Liability 23 04 2005
Date of First Registration 15 09 1999
Year of Manufacture 1990
Cylinder Capacity (cc) 2000CC
CO2 Emissions Not Available
Fuel Type Petrol
Export Marker Not Applicable
Vehicle Status Unlicensed
Vehicle Colour BLUE
Vehicle Type Approval null
The information contained on this page is correct at the time of enquiry.

So she's either off the road (and has been for the last 2 years), scrapped or being run without road tax.

Not sure but does the DVLA record a change of registration? If a private plate's been put on will this be recorded?

Thank you very much for going to through this trouble. Sounds like its either off the road (unlikely to come back after two years) scrapped or POSSIBLY a private plate? Thank you again.

Andy