Tracing an old car back

[gubbabump]

Right - a little background, my granddad passed away 10 years ago, when I was young, and although I was young I have many fond memories - especially on long drives and trips to the coast - plus me driving in it for the first time.

When he died his car was sold to my cousin as we all kinda wanted it kept in the family - however he sold it shortly after (bit disheartening considering how much it meant to us)

its in no way a valuable car - it was a Citroen ZX.

I thought that was the end of it - however today whilst clearing out the loft I found an old pic of it and could just make the registration out and I would love to see its whereabouts and if its still on the road etc

I have done 'mycarcheck' and it seems I have the plate correct, but are there any websites to find out further info - iv heard of 'drive archive' and using the RAC website?

Anyway its N882 AKK and yes its a cool story bra.

Thanks.

[V8forweekends]

You can do a DVLA vehicle check to see if it's still taxed or SORN - that will give a clue to whether it's still "alive".

You can get a form from DVLA to request keeper details, but you have to have a "good reason" - no idea if nostalgia counts.

[V8forweekends]

Looks like it expired in 2009 -


Vehicle enquiry
The enquiry is complete.The vehicle details for N882 AKK are:
Date of Liability 01 02 2009
Date of First Registration 28 11 1995
Year of Manufacture 1995
Cylinder Capacity (cc) 1905cc
CO₂ Emissions Not Available
Fuel Type HEAVY OIL
Export Marker N
Vehicle Status Unlicensed
Vehicle Colour WHITE
Vehicle Type Approval Not Available

[gubbabump]

V8forweekends said:

You can do a DVLA vehicle check to see if it's still taxed or SORN - that will give a clue to whether it's still "alive".

You can get a form from DVLA to request keeper details, but you have to have a "good reason" - no idea if nostalgia counts.

Ok thank you, what would be a good reason lol? ideally id like to buy the car or If its possible to buy the numberplates etc?

Thanks.

[gubbabump]

V8forweekends said:

Looks like it expired in 2009 -


Vehicle enquiry
The enquiry is complete.The vehicle details for N882 AKK are:
Date of Liability 01 02 2009
Date of First Registration 28 11 1995
Vehicle Status Unlicensed
Vehicle Colour WHITE
Vehicle Type Approval Not Available

does that mean its either sorned or scrapped?

Thank you,

[Feraz]

gubbabump said:

does that mean its either sorned or scrapped?

Thank you,

Most likely scrapped under the vehicle scrappage scheme in 2009/2010

[V8forweekends]

Most likely dead - if SORN it would say so.

[gubbabump]

ahh ok then - Is it possible to request to 'own' the registration so to speak?

[V8forweekends]

No -

Is it possible to purchase a registration number that used to be on a vehicle, even if that vehicle no longer exists?

Unfortunately, we cannot resurrect old registrations for sale, even if they are no longer on a vehicle. Should this situation change, we will ensure that full details appear on this website. You may email us with your contact details and we will let you know if there are any policy changes (see How do I contact DVLA?).

[gubbabump]

ok never mind - thanks for your help V8