SVA Becomes IVA
Discussion
On the 29th April 2009 the SVA test as we know it will disappear to be replaced by the 'IVA' test.
It seems that the test will change and all of the paperwork, brochures, posters etc will have to be reprinted on a directive from the EU. Fees will also undoubtedly increase again from the £190 they have not long been increased to.
The requirements of the test itself will change, and items that have previously been acceptable on the SVA will no longer pass the IVA.
To view a draft of the regulations, go to http://www.transportoffice.gov.uk/IVA-manuals
I spoke to a 'friendly' tester today, and it seems they are already starting to implement a few of the changes. On the car I had in there were a few "That won't pass the IVA"s being bandied about.
Be forewarned!
It seems that the test will change and all of the paperwork, brochures, posters etc will have to be reprinted on a directive from the EU. Fees will also undoubtedly increase again from the £190 they have not long been increased to.
The requirements of the test itself will change, and items that have previously been acceptable on the SVA will no longer pass the IVA.
To view a draft of the regulations, go to http://www.transportoffice.gov.uk/IVA-manuals
I spoke to a 'friendly' tester today, and it seems they are already starting to implement a few of the changes. On the car I had in there were a few "That won't pass the IVA"s being bandied about.
Be forewarned!
As far as I could find out they are tightening up on the lighting regulations:
there will now be a specific fog light operation procedure, and the rear fog will have to operate on side light, dip and main settings (to be fair this was always a bit of a grey area and down to the discretion of the tester).
You will only be allowed a maximum of two auxilliary front lights (fog, spot etc), though if you have more, they can be 'immobilised' for the test (bulbs removed, wiring taped away).
There is a rumour that all lights will have to be 'E' marked.
There will also be a compulsory speedometer accuracy check.
I'm sure there'll be lots more, but that's all the tester could remember!!!
there will now be a specific fog light operation procedure, and the rear fog will have to operate on side light, dip and main settings (to be fair this was always a bit of a grey area and down to the discretion of the tester).
You will only be allowed a maximum of two auxilliary front lights (fog, spot etc), though if you have more, they can be 'immobilised' for the test (bulbs removed, wiring taped away).
There is a rumour that all lights will have to be 'E' marked.
There will also be a compulsory speedometer accuracy check.
I'm sure there'll be lots more, but that's all the tester could remember!!!
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