I have just purchased a Marlin Roadster SWB (M). It is my intention to use this as a base for a classic trials vehicle. This vehicle has never been completed and is not registered. It is fitted with a 1.7 'O' series engine, so I imagine it is Ital based. I understand that I may have severe problems getting this vehicle through SVA. Can anyone shed any light on this for me?
SVA isn't as bad as most people make out. However there are still quite
ReplyDeletea few regulations you need to comply with. You absolutely have to get a
copy of the SVA tester's manual. You can download a pdf from here
or buy a paper copy from VOSA (about 짙30 if I
remember correctly). Get in contact with any Marlin clubs as they will
have Marlin specific information. Go through each section in turn and
check if your car complies. A lot of them are pretty obvious but there
are some that make you scratch your head and ask why??. One of my
favouritres is the rule that tyres must have a speed rating of greater
than the maximum design speed of the car. However they can be completely
bald and still pass...
The main bug bear is the 'sharp edges' rule. Various internal and
external edges must have a minimum radius. Rubber edging strip can do
wonders here. I would recommend leaving off the tyre rack for the test
as it would probably be a pain to make a rack that complies. You need
proof of the age of the engine. If you don't have that you have to fit a
catalyst and comply with strict emissions regs. Are the front brakes
drum or disc? Front brakes must be self adjusting. Discs are all self
adjusting but most older drums aren't.
Les
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> I have just purchased a Marlin Roadster SWB (M). It is my intention to use this as a base for a classic trials vehicle. This vehicle has never been completed and is not registered. It is fitted with a 1.7 'O' series engine, so I imagine it is Ital based. I understand that I may have severe problems getting this vehicle through SVA. Can anyone shed any light on this for me?
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Les, you have successfully kept me out of the nut-house! I am told that if you have the original donor registration documents and can prove that your vehicle is constructed, in the majority, from parts from that vehicle (engine, gearbox, suspension, running gear etc), SVA will not be necessary, and you can apply for a registration mark that reflects the year of the donor vehicle. To the best of your knowledge, could this information be accurate?
ReplyDeleteIf you use the original and unmodified chassis as well as most of the
ReplyDeleterunning gear from the donor car then you don't need SVA. If the chassis
is changed in any way you need SVA. If you use a number of major parts
(e.g engine and g/box) fron the donor you can retain the donor's plate
rather than ending up with a Q plate.
Les
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> Les, you have successfully kept me out of the nut-house! I am told that if you have the original donor registration documents and can prove that your vehicle is constructed, in the majority, from parts from that vehicle (engine, gearbox, suspension, running gear etc), SVA will not be necessary, and you can apply for a registration mark that reflects the year of the donor vehicle. To the best of your knowledge, could this information be accurate?
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Thanks for all your help Les. It really is much appreciated.
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