stuck Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 Hi all, I'm sure I'm not the first to ask this but can't find an answer... Thinking of building a hybrid from a 4.6 P38, obviously SVA would apply, is it as scary as it sounds or are they just ensuring your build is road worthy? Cheers, Mick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 roadworthy/safe & complies with the required construction & use regs, Have a read of these before starting/buying any vehicle or parts http://www.dft.gov.uk/vosa/repository/SVA%20Guide%20Jan%202011.pdf https://online.businesslink.gov.uk/Transport_files/IVA_Information_Guide_V3_0111.pdf there's a lots of SVA/IVA info in here http://forums.lr4x4.com/index.php?showforum=31 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 Have a look through the members vehicle forum. A few on here have been through the process . From the little I know about the subject, if it has been built properly then you shouldnt have any problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landrover598 Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 In my experience, the commercial test is no harder than an MOT, infact, probably easier as they don't test the lights etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max-ie Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 It costs 500.00 smackers for a start. I would not personally go down that line again. It is very different to a mot in that everything is checked even speedometer calibration. Wheel alignment measurements and a whole host of stuff I'd never seen anyone check before. They even made me take my spare wheel off because when the back door was open the offside rear lights were obscured. Then he made me take off the spare wheel carrier because it was a sharp. Object protruding from the vehicle. Then there's all the daft EU rules like having stickers on the various reservoirs identifying the contents. Noooo never again. I haven't mentioned Dvla. Christ. Q plate insurance. Where's my whisky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daan Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 Max-ie, that was not a commercial test was it? In my experience, the test is a piece of cake. The paperwork involved before you are invited is not, you need to prove ownership of all components. my write up: http://forums.lr4x4.com/index.php?showtopic=31872&st=0&p=310383&hl=succesfull&fromsearch=1entry310383 Daan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_d Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 How do you qualify as a commercial vehicle particularly if it is a hybrid or trayback? I took my Dakar through SVA (now IVA). Passed on second attempt. First test took 8 hours. Came away with an age related plate. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max-ie Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 I took it for an VIC check first and was never given a choice. It just escalated from there. If I knew then what I now know I would do it completely differently. Perhaps rear windows in back made it a passenger vehicle. Mine was classed as a radically altered production vehicle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Brock Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 To classify as a commercial it must have a load carrying area, separate from the passenger compartment To pass the SVA its relatively easy, but you must have built it to a good standard at least No lights to check tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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