albertz
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| posted on 11/5/05 at 09:18 PM |
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SVA Pass!!!!!
Just arrived back from my SVA test in Aberdeen without a MAC certificate......but only because it is in Inverness DVLA office getting
registered
Passed this morning.
Arrived at test centre at 7.20am (misjudged the morning traffic!), changed electrical connections on dip and main beam. Waited until 8.10 for
inspector to come over and tell me where to go. He told me to leave the car and go and get breakfast from the nearby burger van and wait in the
(appropriately named) waiting room, he then closed the roller doors so we couldn't see what was happening.
About 10.30am he came through to say he was going for his tea and that the car had a few minor things needing sorted. After his break i had to press
the brake while he checked for leaks, then he did the sound test.
After that he quickly ran through the few things requiring attention, commented on how well the car was built and looked and left us to fix it. The
guy was an absolute topper, he couldn't have been more helpful.
The fail points were:
1) Indicators needed moved forward (as highlighted by someone on here already, and i had replacement brackets with me.)
2). Fog light tell-tale light not working (just the terminal had slipped off the back)
3) No self centering on the steering
All in all i was quite happy...to say the least.
We fixed the problems and were loaded, tied down and away by 1.30pm, with the certificate in hand.
As i touched on above, the tester was a top guy. To give you an example, he asked me about registering then proceeded (unpropmted) to complete the
built up vehicle report (economical with the truth to ensure an age related plate), phoned the Inverness DVLA and faxed the report and MAC cert to
them...what more can you possibly ask?
The technical details which some may be interested in (especially Paul AKA 907)
Sound test recorded 97db - Pass
speedo speed at 35mph true speed 34mph
at speedo 40mph, actual 39
at speedo 50mph, actual 49
at speedo 60 mph, actual 59
at speedo 70 mph, actual 69
Car weight, without driver 582Kg.
I called into the local DVLA on the way home and registered the car, completed all the paperwork, bought 6 months tax and now all i have to do is get
the insurance cert and send it to them and they will send the tax disc for my age related plate..........what a day
I would just like to say a big thank-you to the countless people on this site who i have never met who have helped out through this build, with
advice, tools, parts and encouragement. Cheers!
Ya beauty
[Edited on 11/5/05 by albertz]
[Edited on 12/5/05 by albertz]
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billy
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| posted on 11/5/05 at 09:23 PM |
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well done m8, good feeling eh
luego-lo-cost finished,vauxhall 16v 2.0,twin 45s de-dion rear set up
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Davg
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| posted on 11/5/05 at 09:43 PM |
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Well done matey! Crackin day for the good news and nice car. Enjoy!
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shades
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| posted on 11/5/05 at 09:43 PM |
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Excellent! Good to hear... I too will be using the same test center in the future... hopefully with the same results. Im Interested to hear how you
got on with the 4Age... I'm in the process of getting one for mine.
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Jonr
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| posted on 11/5/05 at 09:58 PM |
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Good on ya!! Again great to hear that the Aberdeen test centre is understanding and reasonable.
What is it about the north of Scotland and 4 AGE, I'm thinking of one too!!
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Mark Allanson
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| posted on 11/5/05 at 09:59 PM |
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Just hope I can say the same thing in a few days - Bloody well done
Any chance I can see some shots of your engine bay?
If you can keep you head, whilst all others around you are losing theirs, you are not fully aware of the situation
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albertz
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| posted on 11/5/05 at 10:05 PM |
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Mark, i'll get some photos sorted showing the engine bay, not the cleverest, but obviously acceptable. I have no doubts you will be fine. It is
NOT as bad as you may think, make a reasonable effort to comply and they will help you - that sounds very patronising, but i mean it genuinely, based
on my experiences anyway.
I am off to bed, sleepless nights the last few have finally caught up with me.....zzzz
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Mark Allanson
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| posted on 11/5/05 at 10:11 PM |
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A bit worried about this lot
 
Rescued attachment TangledMess.jpg
If you can keep you head, whilst all others around you are losing theirs, you are not fully aware of the situation
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robinbastd
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| posted on 11/5/05 at 10:14 PM |
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Yes,what a shambles Mark. Had I better pack some Kalms and Rescue remedy for you and the SVA inspector?
Only a dead fish swims with the tide.
http://smuttygifts.com/
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Hellfire
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| posted on 11/5/05 at 10:31 PM |
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Well done - enjoy!
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Fifer
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| posted on 11/5/05 at 10:32 PM |
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Well done.
I did mine in ABZ last year and as you say, the guy is real nice and helpfull.
Thats another north of scotland one on the road.
When are us Sheep Sh***ers going to get together somewhere in the North east ??
Any takers for a run some weekend ??
I am just south of Aberdeen
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Triton
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| posted on 11/5/05 at 10:34 PM |
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Yes Mr Allanson you obviously never listened in class......always make room to store yer sarnies!!!
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Northy
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| posted on 12/5/05 at 07:05 AM |
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Well done fella!
Another SVA pass for model car tyres covering the bottom of shocks! Perhaps I should start selling them on Ebay?
If anyone needs any, let me know.
Graham
Website under construction. Help greatfully received as I don't really know what I'm doing! 
"If a man says something in the woods and there are no women there, is he still wrong?"
Built 2L 8 Valve Vx Powered Avon
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NS Dev
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| posted on 12/5/05 at 08:19 AM |
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Can you put up a pic of your indicator extension brackets. I think I will have a similar issue with those!
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I love speed :-P
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| posted on 12/5/05 at 08:50 AM |
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Well Done
Don't Steal
The Government doesn’t like the competition
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DavidM
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| posted on 12/5/05 at 09:17 PM |
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Congratulations on a job well done.
David
Proportion is Everything
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albertz
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| posted on 13/5/05 at 02:45 PM |
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indicator extensions
"Can you put up a pic of your indicator extension brackets. I think I will have a similar issue with those!"
Sorry i never photographed them, too busy getting them on and passed and away, needless to say they have somehow reverted back to the original
positions!!
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wilkingj
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| posted on 14/5/05 at 09:47 PM |
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Albertz... Well done, good result..
I am behind scheddule..
Mark, Dont you need a cover on the Pos (Red) Battery Terminal??..
1. The point of a journey is not to arrive.
2. Never take life seriously. Nobody gets out alive anyway.
Best Regards
Geoff
http://www.v8viento.co.uk
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Northy
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| posted on 14/5/05 at 09:52 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by wilkingj
Mark, Dont you need a cover on the Pos (Red) Battery Terminal??..
I didn't have one fitted, I forgot and passed anyway!
Graham
Website under construction. Help greatfully received as I don't really know what I'm doing!
"If a man says something in the woods and there are no women there, is he still wrong?"
Built 2L 8 Valve Vx Powered Avon
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redeye
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| posted on 16/5/05 at 11:53 AM |
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quote:
When are us Sheep Sh***ers going to get together somewhere in the North east ??
im also in aberdeen although my car isnt finished and its back home near inverness
id still be up for meeting up for drink and a chat though
any takers?
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