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Hi all,

I am in the process of trying to confirm the kms on an R33 GTR that I am interested in buying. The seller does not have any of the normal import documentation (auction sheets, de-registration cert or a Jevic Cert). Normally in my buying process this would be the end of my investigation on a car and I would move on. However, the seller seems to believe that the NSW RTA holds copies of this documentation when the car is registered for the first time.

So my question to you: Does the NSW RTA hold copies of the original import documents when a car is imported into NSW for the first time?

I personally can't see this as being the case, however i thought I would throw this question out to a wider audience, as maybe, just maybe, someone out there has had a similar experience and can confirm one way or the other.

I'm in Victoria so have no experience with the NSW RTA. I have emailed the NSW RTA asking these very questions, but if they are like VicRoads, I could be waiting a while for a response.

Any light people can shed on this would be greatly appreciated. 

Ah, that's some very handy information. If i'm not mistaken the compliance shop should be on the sticker. So I should be able to back track these details if I put in the effort (which I'm starting to wonder about). I'll let you know what I come up with.

I can't say I have, I didn't know they existed. I will take a look into this. Thank you very much @Terry_GT-R34.

I'm still waiting to hear back from the NSW RTA (so at least they match VicRoads in that respect). I'll post up anything I hear back for future reference.

I have heard back from the NSW RTA via email: 

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Dear Mr. Wood

Thank you for your query.

 

The Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) receives all odometer information from third parties, such as from vehicle inspectors during 'pink slip' inspections, and from motor dealers during the process of purchasing and selling vehicles. The accuracy of odometer reading information depends on the accuracy of the information that is provided to the RMS, therefore the RMS cannot independently verify whether odometer readings are correct.

 

It is for these reasons that the RMS does not provide odometer reading information to the general public.

 

If you suspect the odometer may have been tampered with it is suggested that you contact NSW Fair Trading for further investigation.

 

So in summary, the NSW RTA will not release any details regarding an imports first odometer reading. So I think as mentioned by Terry above, the best bet will be to go with a Japanese History Check or Japanese Odometer Check.

I certainly am learning a lot about imports considering I don't own one yet. :)

 

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