Registering A Car For The First Time

[Turboterrorist]

I'm looking at buying a car that was imported in 1997. It's never been registered in Australia before, but is not a race/rally import and can be registered.

I'm trying to find out what I will need to get it registered? My understanding is that the rules are different having landed pre-2001. I'm pretty sure it doesn't need to go through RAWS -> does it need a VASS certificate (I'll be registering it in Victoria)?

The car is unmodified and in decent condition; has had a roadworthy inspection and only needs new tyres for that.

[Chris Rogers]

Much more information required..

[1400r]

thought you had to comply cars within 12 months of import approval being issued

extension can be applied for

was awhile ago but old boss went through not complying a gtr as it was to rusty once it arrived

and the 12 month thing was mentioned as he was going to stock it out before sending to the complier

[Iron Chef]

If it was imported under the old compliance system and doesn't have a compliance plate fitted, you will need to comply it under SEVS. Went through this recently with a Eunos Cosmo (with no success, seeing no RAWS have plates to do them).