M plate missing!

[Tony73tt]

My restorer just sent me an email saying he can't find the all important "M" plate. I have the chassis number etc from import docs, does this mean my bus is worthless....??? Help please

 

[Tony73tt]

The M plate I have here as my signature, I've just decoded it online and it matches my bus perfectly. Can't remember how I got it though it's been that long! Matches my chassis number and everything. Now I am confused. Also it comes up with special colour and a number, how do I find that colour code?

It says:522552 special Color?


Also can another m plate be made if the old one is lost?

Thanks...

 

[user 20733]

Your plate with the chassis number is more important in the eyes if the law. If everything matches then don't worry. I imagine another one could be made, it is only stamped metal after all.

 

[Clem]

Is your van South African?

 

[Kombi zombie]

Or is it Australian?

 

[neilswheels]

When I had mine registered, the guy at DVLA went straight to the engine compartment and checked that number first, I assume because its stamped in the body, not pop riveted on like the M plate. I would have thought that as long as the number in the engine bay is right, you'll be o.k.

 

[Tony73tt]

Sorry for delay. The bus is usa.

 

[Tony73tt]

Where is the number in engine bay located please?

 

[subheatadey]

Near the battery there is a raised piece with the numbers stamped on.

 

[Tony73tt]

What happens if it's had new battery trays? Or is it on the body? Sorry to be asking dumb stuff, my bus is 200 miles away.

Thanks.

 

[gvee]

It's on the chassis, not on the battery trays.

If you look in the engine bay it is on the right hand side, nearer to you than the air-filter stand, to the left of the "seam" between battery tray and body. The chassis number is stamped on a slightly raised section.

 

[Tony73tt]

Thanks George.