When a motor salvage operator receives any vehicle they
must make and keep a record (for six years) of the following
information -
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a)
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details of the vehicle registration number, vehicle
identification number, make, model and colour of the vehicle;
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b)
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the name, address and contact details of the supplier of the
vehicle;
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c)
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details of any proof of identity shown to the registered person
by, or on behalf of the supplier of the vehicle, to establish the
identity of the vehicle supplier, including whether any document
produced was a UK photocard driver's licence, a passport, a utility
bill, council tax bill or rent book, or other form of
identification containing a photograph of the vehicle supplier;
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d)
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the general condition of the vehicle including details of the
type of damage to the vehicle (for example whether the damage has
been caused by fire, water or impact) and the part of the vehicle
damaged;
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e)
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the date on which the information referred to in sub-paragraphs
(a)-(d) above was entered on the record.
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When they sell or otherwise dispose of any vehicle, they
must add the following pieces of information to the record made
above -
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a)
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the date of sale or other disposal of the vehicle;
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b)
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the name, address, and contact details of the person receiving
the vehicle;
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c)
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details of any proof of identity shown to the registered person
by, or on behalf of the purchaser of the vehicle, to establish the
identity of the person receiving the vehicle, including whether any
document produced was a UK photocard driver's licence, a passport,
a utility bill, council tax bill or rent book, or other form of
identification containing a photograph of the vehicle
purchaser;
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d)
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the condition of the vehicle at the time of the sale or other
disposal. (For example, whether it was repaired, unrepaired,
dismantled, or in the same condition as at purchase);
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e)
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the date when the information referred to in sub-paragraphs
(a)-(d) above was entered on the record.
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