Saturday, July 11th, 2009
The Motor Vehicle Register was computerised in 1986 by NZ Post. Any vehicle with a live rego in 1988 will be on the current system (the MVR was copied to the current system in 1996). Between 1986 and 1988 Post deleted a small number of records but most 1986 live regos should also be available.
In many cases the chassis number recorded differs due to spaces, dashes etc – this was one of the reasons VINs were introduced. When these older vehicles with incomplete or vague history are presented to an inspector for registration, the NZTA will provide a search service to look for the old registration plate and record. This is only provided for the inspectors and will typically only be done when you present the car for re-registration. As there are some potential security issues if we inspection, VINing and document checking are not all done together.
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I bought a classic car & need to find out the mileage history for registration no. BDP214 before 1995. Are you able to help?
— Doug Swan on September 5th, 2009 at 3:05 am
Some information was lost during transition to the new systems in 1995-1996. Your best chance is to contact NZTA directly.
— Anton on September 5th, 2009 at 10:51 pm
Greetings,
I am the proud owner if a NZ new 1931 Ford Model a Deluxe Roadster. I purchased it from the son of the original owner so I have providence on the veracity of it’s origin. It came from San Fransisco Ca. USA. I do not know how to get the accurate info to you because you have it registered as a sedan when it is a roadster/convertible with a dickey seat.
Please advise.
Cheers,
Robert DeLong
— Robert DeLong on March 24th, 2010 at 5:34 pm
ps sorry for the typo< San Fransisco CA
— Robert DeLong on March 24th, 2010 at 5:35 pm
Hi Robert, Unfortunately, body style has a limited range of values. Looks like the vehicle was categorised as “sedan” being the closest to what they have in the system. “Deluxe Roadster” is not on the list. What’s the rego?
— Anton on March 24th, 2010 at 6:47 pm
Hi I have bought a 1957 BSA A10 Golden Flash which became de registered circa 1976 whilst registered to an owner in Gisborne who ten owned it for the next 34 years. The plate I’ve been given with it is 758BU and frame number EA7.1686.
Is there any chance there is a record at LTSA for this bike, if not where would be records be? Gone forever?
Any other advice on how I could get the evidence the bike had been registered before ?
— Simon B on January 17th, 2011 at 6:50 pm
Hi Simon, We would recommend ringing NZTA directly on your issue. Some of the vehicles did not make it into the new registry in the 90ties but should hang around somewhere. Give them a buzz. Cheerio, Anton
— Anton on January 17th, 2011 at 11:13 pm
a few years back i bought a 1968 HK GTS monaro from NZ and have some information as to its history. I am however trying to fill in he gaps. Would Carjam be able to assist me. The reg is TD 979. thanks
— Arthur T on March 29th, 2011 at 1:03 am
I would like to locate our old family car which was an Austin A30 4 door in beige colour. Reg plate CN 8145. Carjam advises the plate is not found. What does this mean. Where can I go now ?
Any information is appreciated.
Richard from Marton.
— Richard Hunter on August 13th, 2011 at 9:42 am
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