How much of a headache might this be?
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https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2...
Hoping for a little guidance as to whether this would be a viable purchase.
Seems some confusion as to legality.
As it's previously been mot'd , would an IVA be a formality???
Would it be registered on a 'Q' after IVA?
How usable are BECs, won't be tracking, just local hooning.
Is insurance readily available and at a reasonable cost?
Any questions I should definitely be asking?
Regards
Fy
Hoping for a little guidance as to whether this would be a viable purchase.
Seems some confusion as to legality.
As it's previously been mot'd , would an IVA be a formality???
Would it be registered on a 'Q' after IVA?
How usable are BECs, won't be tracking, just local hooning.
Is insurance readily available and at a reasonable cost?
Any questions I should definitely be asking?
Regards
Fy
IVA and MOT are very different animals. Fundamentally, an MOT test checks that what is there, works. An IVA test to is see if what is there meets a very comprehensive and strict set of parameters. Standards for some of those items are different from IVA to MOT as well.
You best bet would be to download a copy of the current IVA manual and have a read - that should give you a good idea as to what you need to be looking at. It's free direct from VOSA (or whatever they are called this week) by the way, just google it.
Any kit should be registered as what it is, not the donor, so that might be another clue. Another common one is to acquire some old kit like a Dutton, then migrate the identity to something entirely different.
An IVA test is a non-trivial exercise but almost any well built car should be able to pass as long as there are no fundamental mistakes made with the design or assembly of the thing.
Not saying avoid, just be careful.
You best bet would be to download a copy of the current IVA manual and have a read - that should give you a good idea as to what you need to be looking at. It's free direct from VOSA (or whatever they are called this week) by the way, just google it.
Any kit should be registered as what it is, not the donor, so that might be another clue. Another common one is to acquire some old kit like a Dutton, then migrate the identity to something entirely different.
An IVA test is a non-trivial exercise but almost any well built car should be able to pass as long as there are no fundamental mistakes made with the design or assembly of the thing.
Not saying avoid, just be careful.
As it's previously been mot'd , would an IVA be a formality???
No Way...would be quite a challenge even for someone who had lived with the regulations during a build. Trying to get it through without realy knowing the car would be difficult.
Would it be registered on a 'Q' after IVA?
It would be a 'Q'.
How usable are BECs, won't be tracking, just local hooning.
BEC are great on track but can be a pain in the butt on the road...Pulling away from the lights at 6000 rpm just to get under way.
Is insurance readily available and at a reasonable cost?
Should be yes.
Any questions I should definitely be asking?
How is the car described in a registration document?
Steve
No Way...would be quite a challenge even for someone who had lived with the regulations during a build. Trying to get it through without realy knowing the car would be difficult.
Would it be registered on a 'Q' after IVA?
It would be a 'Q'.
How usable are BECs, won't be tracking, just local hooning.
BEC are great on track but can be a pain in the butt on the road...Pulling away from the lights at 6000 rpm just to get under way.
Is insurance readily available and at a reasonable cost?
Should be yes.
Any questions I should definitely be asking?
How is the car described in a registration document?
Steve
this car is as good as a never registered car.....i guess it has been "driven" on donor papers, hence the seller is decalring it as illegal.
why should i buy a locost for such a price without correct paperwork....there are penty of kitcars on the market which are better, look nicer PLUS they are already correctly registered for similar money.
this car is worth around 2k...not more. most likeky the actual bids are fake anyway.
look how poor the front wings are fitted, also footwhell with pedalbox does not look promising
the car is advertized as LocUst...which, if its not wrong spelling, would mean: ladder-frame chassis, plywood body. as i cannot see any chassis-tubes insde enginebay...it might be really a locUst...than the price would even drop more
why should i buy a locost for such a price without correct paperwork....there are penty of kitcars on the market which are better, look nicer PLUS they are already correctly registered for similar money.
this car is worth around 2k...not more. most likeky the actual bids are fake anyway.
look how poor the front wings are fitted, also footwhell with pedalbox does not look promising
the car is advertized as LocUst...which, if its not wrong spelling, would mean: ladder-frame chassis, plywood body. as i cannot see any chassis-tubes insde enginebay...it might be really a locUst...than the price would even drop more
Edited by RochdaleGT on Saturday 21st April 13:25
the car has already been discussed here:
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/forum/29/viewthrea...
reg-plate G360DHD
registered as Ford Sierra!!
tjere is also a link to the fortmer advert...with more pictures.....which also point into direction that the car is a "real" locUst...means plywood body on ladder frame....the worst you can buy for money.
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/forum/29/viewthrea...
reg-plate G360DHD
registered as Ford Sierra!!
tjere is also a link to the fortmer advert...with more pictures.....which also point into direction that the car is a "real" locUst...means plywood body on ladder frame....the worst you can buy for money.
Edited by RochdaleGT on Sunday 22 April 07:39
Thanks guys.
Saves me lot of time and potentially a lot of money (common sense goes out the window when I'm stood next to a car, and i can pretty much justify anything with a "it'll be rite!" ).
Still on the lookout for my first 7 style fun machine.
Would the more knowledgeable than I, care to offer a valuation/opinion on this as it's only 10 miles from me.
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2...
Over here in NI there are slim pickings for these type of cars.
Cheers
Fy.
Saves me lot of time and potentially a lot of money (common sense goes out the window when I'm stood next to a car, and i can pretty much justify anything with a "it'll be rite!" ).
Still on the lookout for my first 7 style fun machine.
Would the more knowledgeable than I, care to offer a valuation/opinion on this as it's only 10 miles from me.
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2...
Over here in NI there are slim pickings for these type of cars.
Cheers
Fy.
Steve_D said:
As it's previously been mot'd , would an IVA be a formality???
No Way...would be quite a challenge even for someone who had lived with the regulations during a build. Trying to get it through without realy knowing the car would be difficult.
Would it be registered on a 'Q' after IVA?
It would be a 'Q'.
How usable are BECs, won't be tracking, just local hooning.
BEC are great on track but can be a pain in the butt on the road...Pulling away from the lights at 6000 rpm just to get under way.
Is insurance readily available and at a reasonable cost?
Should be yes.
Any questions I should definitely be asking?
How is the car described in a registration document?
Steve
I disagree, but only that BECs aren't road usable. To pull away, you'll certainly need more revs than a diesel tin top, but still sub 2K. Where they are annoying is on motorways and dual carriageways. Buzzing along at 8K rpm isn't remotely relaxing, but that's not really what the cars are designed for.No Way...would be quite a challenge even for someone who had lived with the regulations during a build. Trying to get it through without realy knowing the car would be difficult.
Would it be registered on a 'Q' after IVA?
It would be a 'Q'.
How usable are BECs, won't be tracking, just local hooning.
BEC are great on track but can be a pain in the butt on the road...Pulling away from the lights at 6000 rpm just to get under way.
Is insurance readily available and at a reasonable cost?
Should be yes.
Any questions I should definitely be asking?
How is the car described in a registration document?
Steve
BECs are just as happy bimbling along on B roads in the sunshine as they are on trackdays.
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