IVA/Registration number confusion

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Originally Posted by chrisponter

Is there any advantage to having a particular type of plate? I'm thinking probably the main difference is in terms of tax and insurance ect.

Also I read somewhere that if you have a new plate you don't need to get an MOT for 3 years like all other new cars. Is there any truth to this?

Any car that's been through the IVA, whether it be put on as 'Q' or new or age related plate, is classed as newly registered with the DVLA and doesn't need an MOT for 3 years - same as a new car. You should also find the insurance the same for all 3 if you go with one of the specialist insurers which you would probably need to anyway. Tis good in that way. In my opinion it doesn't really matter what type of plate you get put on, there used to be a stigma with 'Q' but i don't think that really exists now.....

Regards.......AndyH