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Old 19-12-2011, 03:11 PM   #1
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Default Revs check for a 1974 vehicle?

Hi guys,

Just wondering if there is a way to do a revs check for a vehicle made in 1974? When I enter the VIN number on the qld department of transport site it says it is unable to process as the number is less than 18 digits long. I know that in 1981 (or around then) the system changed so does this affect me?
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Old 19-12-2011, 03:18 PM   #2
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Default Re: Revs check for a 1974 vehicle?

Probably best to go into a actual DoT branch or ring them up if the online system isnt working for you.
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Old 19-12-2011, 03:25 PM   #3
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Yeah first i went to the department of transport, then they gave me the online link as they dont do it in person. Then once that wasnt working I rang them and they told me I had to find another number other than the VIN? is there another number than the Vin on a 74 XB???
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Old 19-12-2011, 03:44 PM   #4
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Default Re: Revs check for a 1974 vehicle?

I've done QLD revs checks on older cars before... is the VIN you're using something like JG27ST12345K?
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Old 19-12-2011, 03:46 PM   #5
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Yep similiar to that one. Maybe it just doesnt like me...
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Old 19-12-2011, 04:05 PM   #6
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Default Re: Revs check for a 1974 vehicle?

I had no luck with my XT falcon when i bought it from QLD, just took the risk luckily it was all legit.
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Old 19-12-2011, 04:11 PM   #7
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It was only really in the late 80's that vehicles got a modern day style VIN and it was actually recorded. When I checked out my old cars best I could do was use the rego number,
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Old 19-12-2011, 05:16 PM   #8
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Unfortunately it isnt registered which is why I'm doing the check. Might give them another call tomorrow.

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Old 19-12-2011, 09:16 PM   #9
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Default Re: Revs check for a 1974 vehicle?

Ford used to use SIDO numbers that were recycled after a few years or so,
maybe that's why the system doesn't like the older numbers.
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