How will an imported L200 pick-up be taxed?

Hi,

I'm looking to bring in a 2010 Mitsubishi L200 Barbarian, but want to bring it in for private use so not commercial. I have called the tax office and Revenue and no one can tell me whether it will be taxed on the CO₂ emissions or on the engine size. Can you help?

Karen Odonovan (Carlanstown )

Oct 2017 Filed under: taxation

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Expert answer

Hi Karen,

The tax system for using a commercial as a private car is a bit of an odd one, as it means reverting to the old by-engine-capacity rating. No-one seems to know quite why, and I suspect that the lack of knowledge in official quarters is because you’re possibly the only person honest enough to actually ask up front. Most people just tax them as commercials and hope they don’t get caught…

Neil Briscoe - Complete Car Advisor
@neilmbriscoe