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IVA PASS

JeffJeffers - 25/4/12 at 06:14 PM

After 2 years of building I passed my IVA at Nottingham.
There was a few adjustments need but Martin, at the test centre, was really helpfull.
The worst part of the day was the fact that it didn't stop rainning. I had to bale all the water out the car when I got it off the trailer.
Thanks to everyone on the forum that has helped when I didn't have a clue what I was doing, especially big_was because without him I still won't have the engine running.
Doesn't it look better after an IVA

pass

dlatch - 25/4/12 at 06:19 PM

a huge well done on the pass

scootz - 25/4/12 at 06:22 PM

steve m - 25/4/12 at 06:22 PM

Fantastic result M8, hope my baked been can was fitted!

BobM - 25/4/12 at 06:23 PM

Excellent, well done.

Really nice to hear that many of the VOSA guys are helpful.

jacko - 25/4/12 at 06:25 PM

Congratulations
Was the IVA as bad as some people say ?
Jacko

Daddylonglegs - 25/4/12 at 06:25 PM

Well done that man, can't wait until I can write a similar post.

Any pointers?

rb968 - 25/4/12 at 06:27 PM

Well done !

Rich

daniel mason - 25/4/12 at 06:38 PM

well done mate. car looks tidy!

couch22k - 25/4/12 at 07:18 PM

Well done mate. Mine went to Nottigham and I agree Martin was very helpful.

All you need now is some good weather.

L5W - 25/4/12 at 07:23 PM

thats great news! good job

Lee

snapper - 25/4/12 at 07:31 PM

oooh that special feeling
There is really nothing like it
Trust me you will feel even beter as weeks go by and the first time you say "I built that" WoW

Daddylonglegs - 25/4/12 at 07:37 PM

BTW, how 'close' were the upper seat belt mounts in the end, and did you manage to cover the fusebox in the passenger well or not bother?

adithorp - 25/4/12 at 07:47 PM

Nice one. Soon be on the road.

withersdelivers - 25/4/12 at 07:51 PM

nice one fella two years well spent! will keep my fingers crossed for some good weather for you!
will you be taking your pride and joy to stoneleigh?

Coopz - 25/4/12 at 08:35 PM

Well done bud! That's great news

johnwilders - 25/4/12 at 08:47 PM

Nice one, well done

matt_gsxr - 25/4/12 at 08:56 PM

Well done.

Maybe drill some holes in the floor to save on bailing.

JeffJeffers - 25/4/12 at 09:37 PM

The IVA its self isn't to bad. A bit nerverewracking but martin, the tester, made the whole experiance bareable.
My advice to anyone else would be to book it in at Nottingham, take a good selection of spares including spare edge trim and nut covers. Check under the dash for sharp edges and un-covered bolts. Oh and pick a day when its not raining.

quote:

Daddylonglegs

The seat belt mounts were fine. I did move the relays up. Then put a sheet of aluminium between the dash and bulkhead just in case.

quote:

matt_gsxr

I did get a small drill bit out when I got home.

Anyone registered a car as new recently? On the IVA certificate under date of original registration it says 'used'. Does that mean I can't go for a new registration?

I predict a Riot - 25/4/12 at 10:16 PM

Well done.

I will be booking mine next week.

I see you aren't far from me. Which test centre did you use - Nottingham or Beverly?

JeffJeffers - 25/4/12 at 10:32 PM

quote:
Originally posted by I predict a Riot
Well done.

I will be booking mine next week.

I see you aren't far from me. Which test centre did you use - Nottingham or Beverly?

Nottingham

big_l - 25/4/12 at 11:19 PM

Congrats mate

You might be able to get a new reg if your recipts are good enough

Now get it done before stoneleigh

My iva is on tuesday and to say I've got a lot of work to do is a massive understatement !!

See you at stoneleigh mate my is on MNRs stand so come say hi !!!

handyandy - 25/4/12 at 11:45 PM

Congratulations

Your car looks great

Mine is booked in for test at Beverley in a few weeks time ...gulp

cheers
andy

loggyboy - 26/4/12 at 07:21 AM

quote:
Originally posted by JeffJeffers
Anyone registered a car as new recently? On the IVA certificate under date of original registration it says 'used'. Does that mean I can't go for a new registration?

Did you use a donor or all new parts?

theduck - 26/4/12 at 08:25 AM

Congratulations! That was pass first time wasnt it? See you at stoneleigh

chrisxr2 - 26/4/12 at 08:28 AM

Well done, will have to meet up when the weather is better, you are only down the road.

Davegtst - 26/4/12 at 09:11 AM

Well done, i shouldn't be too far away from the iva myself now. How did you cover the headlight mounting nut/bolt? It's one of the few things left on my to do list.

JeffJeffers - 26/4/12 at 01:03 PM

I am going to try and take it to Stoneleigh weather and registration dependent.

quote:
Originally posted by Davegtst
Well done, i shouldn't be too far away from the iva myself now. How did you cover the headlight mounting nut/bolt? It's one of the few things left on my to do list.

I used 1 of these from B&Q.
From this thread
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=165998

RichardK - 26/4/12 at 01:19 PM

Superb news mate,well done,just the dvla to go and you'll be sorted for summer.

Cheers

Rich

Davegtst - 26/4/12 at 01:37 PM

Thanks, i couldn't trouble you for a picture of it fitted could I?

JeffJeffers - 26/4/12 at 06:56 PM

Here you go

Headlamp cover

Davegtst - 26/4/12 at 09:55 PM

Thanks very much.

wombat - 27/4/12 at 05:55 AM

Well done, hope dvla are not too long.
If any pass bits are likely to fall off on the Wisbech Road please give me a shout and I will help you look for them.............

steve8274 - 27/4/12 at 03:24 PM

well done
car looks great.
hopefully mine will pass on monday
steve

JeffJeffers - 8/5/12 at 03:57 PM

Thought I would post a picture of the car now it has its plates fitted.
Let the fun begin.

Plates fitted