DVSA checks the fixed turn signals and hazard lights. Here is the car on the day of the test – the headlights and turn signals were at the “maximum width” to scratch below the limits! IVA Documentation and Additional Help The full specification of the IVA requirements can be found here in a comprehensive document. If you have detailed questions, please look here as the documentation is comprehensive and quite easy to read. Is it possible to avoid indicators on the nasal cone nowadays in relation to the success of the IVA test? If a larger than standard housing is mounted, ensure that the side repeater indicators meet the required viewing angle. Full compliance with this guide does not guarantee a passport. You should refer to the IVA Inspection Manual for complete requirements and test procedures required to make your vehicle successful. So, with the turn signals under the headlights, the requirements for the viewing angle are met by the wing repeaters? Even if the turn signals under the headlights may not meet the angle of view criteria? I`d say if you used a second set at the front of the wings, you wouldn`t need it under the headlights, but I`m not sure you`d need to check the requirements. My nose cone will probably be full of channels, so the turn signals under the headlights would make it easier to remove the nose cone. There is a minimum and maximum number of lamps that can be installed. To ensure that you meet the requirements, refer to the table in Section 20 (Lamp Installation) of the IVA Inspection Manual. On my second import, the guys from Mildenhall did the conversion for me again and took over the SVA. It was adopted for the first time. They had to adjust the headlights a bit, add parking lights (by drilling small holes in the back of the headlight block and inserting small bulbs), change the backup lights to orange flashers, and add fog and backup closing lights.
This avoids making uncomfortable holes anywhere and looks clean and tidy. It also means that existing switches work well inside, so I don`t have a bad switch added to the dashboard. I didn`t need side repetitions because they already exist and the rest passed as is. This is a good idea for headlight mounts. I also have wide rear arches, so I have to pay attention to the requirements for viewing angles. Do you have any comments on the VAT requirements for front turn signals? I saw nose cone turn signals mounted on extended poles to cross the IVA, but I wondered if those mounted under the headlights would pass over a westfield? I passed mine with 4 of the small LED turn signals, all mounted on the wings of the bike, two on the sides for the side repeaters and two fronts for the front turn signals. The image above shows that the fog lights were mounted at the wrong height. My advice is to talk to an IVA-compatible garage that can do the conversions for you before bringing the vehicle. I used a place called Mildenhall Auto Center, which specializes in this type of work and did a good job for me in 1998.
In 2001, I spoke to them again to get the final advice on what to do. The image above shows an internal protection method that is not allowed. Of course, there are people who will help you with conversions and IVA tests for a fee. Nowadays, however, the rules are strict and the Single Vehicle Homologation (SVA) test that my first two American cars underwent has been replaced by Individual Vehicle Approval (IVA) for cars up to 10 years old. If the cars do not pass through IVA, you cannot register them and therefore cannot drive them on public roads. Therefore, it is important to get it right. The speedometer must display mph and read accurately. Looking at the details, it takes an angle of no more than 45 degrees horizontally through the nose cone to be correct. I have no idea if it will be done on the Westfields or not, but if not, it must be close. To prove the quality of workmanship, DVSA can accept when seat belt anchorages are packaged: The interior of your vehicle is divided into two zones: All aspects of design and construction are checked to ensure that the vehicle does not pose a danger to the driver, passengers or other road users.
Around the steering wheel there is an exceptional area of 127 mm. Everything in this area is exempt from inspection. All hard parts touched by the ball must be “erased” to at least 2.5 mm, or all elements that project: If DVSA is unable to verify the accuracy of the speedometer on the rollers, you may be able to demonstrate to DVSA that it is appropriate and accurate by: reflectors of almost triangular shape, are permitted for motor vehicles if they bear any of the following characteristics:. Given that the test centers have a reputation for being a bit picky and the guys at Mildenhall work closely with the Norwich testing center, this seems like good value for money as the chances of them fixing it all the first time seem pretty good. If 2 rear fog lamps are installed, they shall be of a matching pair and mounted symmetrically. Looking from above, as shown in the first image, the anchorage point of the seat belt looks good, but underneath there is no triangulation of the bracket. This steering wheel is nicely “erased”, has soft protective covers on the spokes and a padded central part. Uninsulated bollards and dangerous wiring are not allowed. The plate is rectangular, but does not have the information in a separate clearly defined rectangle. Mine was also at the distance limit of the car`s exterior with the FW body, so if you have wider rear arches, they can`t pass. The image above shows that the fog lights were mounted at the wrong height. DVSA measures height from the ground and distance from the outer edge of the vehicle.