IDY
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Feb 27, 2010 12:37:57 GMT
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Just a random thought that popped into my head as I drove into work this morning - after a BIVA test the car gets a completely new id and is treated as a new car, does this mean it does not need an MOT until 3 years after registration? If this is right it represents a sort of claw back of part of the BIVA test fee  Sort of suspect that it is a little too good to be true though ;D |
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I will get round to finishing it at some point
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Feb 27, 2010 12:40:52 GMT
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ooh, if technically its a new car then you could get round a lot of councils age limit on minicabs, be nice to build something like a Humber hawk with modern running gear and go cabbing.  |
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Volvo back as my main squeeze, more boost and some interior goodies on the way.
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Feb 27, 2010 12:46:04 GMT
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Just a random thought that popped into my head as I drove into work this morning - after a BIVA test the car gets a completely new id and is treated as a new car, does this mean it does not need an MOT until 3 years after registration? If this is right it represents a sort of claw back of part of the BIVA test fee Sort of suspect that it is a little too good to be true though ;D That tends to be the interpretation at most DVLA Local Offices  |
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Feb 27, 2010 12:56:46 GMT
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well that makes the test 150 quid cheaper for a start. |
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Volvo back as my main squeeze, more boost and some interior goodies on the way.
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Feb 27, 2010 13:11:14 GMT
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I like your lateral thinking |
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sowen
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BIVA questionsowen
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Feb 27, 2010 13:12:12 GMT
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Maybe we need a BIVA question amnesty and put them all in one place, maybe locked and stickied so that only a moderator or Kev can update as and when new questions/answers come along?
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fogey
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Feb 27, 2010 14:11:51 GMT
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Maybe we need a BIVA question amnesty and put them all in one place, maybe locked and stickied so that only a moderator or Kev can update as and when new questions/answers come along? What an excellent idea! My question would be / is: If the emissions requirements for a BIVA tested car is based upon the age of the engine used what is considered to be acceptable proof of engine manufacture date? |
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IDY
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Feb 27, 2010 14:20:59 GMT
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well that makes the test 150 quid cheaper for a start. Thats what I meant by a claw back |
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I will get round to finishing it at some point
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Feb 27, 2010 14:36:04 GMT
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Maybe we need a BIVA question amnesty and put them all in one place, maybe locked and stickied so that only a moderator or Kev can update as and when new questions/answers come along? What an excellent idea! My question would be / is: If the emissions requirements for a BIVA tested car is based upon the age of the engine used what is considered to be acceptable proof of engine manufacture date? It depends on the engine used, if it is correct to the V5C of a donor book then that is acceptable. If it is not the original engine then proof from OEM or manufacturers , or specialist suppliers, ie places like Burtonpowers list for Ford engine dates ( which is also confirmed on the block by casting stamps ). RPI is generally good for Rovers, Mortec for Chevys ( unless the numbers suggest it may be a crate motor in which case they need to be confirmed by VOSAs official source ) :- www.the-ace.org.uk/Changes-to-Engine-dating-process-for-BIVASVA.htmlTaxation class after passing BIVA is passed on date of engine manufacture . |
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Feb 27, 2010 15:19:04 GMT
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Maybe we need a BIVA question amnesty and put them all in one place, maybe locked and stickied so that only a moderator or Kev can update as and when new questions/answers come along? Just messaged Kev with a couple of thoughts I've had in this regard over the last few weeks... I think a Wiki entry is definitely needed. Possibly more as well, but I'll see what he says first |
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Feb 28, 2010 13:33:37 GMT
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Just another worrying thought about BIVA for those currently building cars to the regulations: Car builds often take a long time from conception to completion so, start building now and in 4 or 5 years time when you actually finish the project who's to know if the car will meet the then current regulations?
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Feb 28, 2010 14:54:39 GMT
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Just another worrying thought about BIVA for those currently building cars to the regulations: Car builds often take a long time from conception to completion so, start building now and in 4 or 5 years time when you actually finish the project who's to know if the car will meet the then current regulations? All the changes so far have been either to clarify ambiguous parts or to become more lenient. Same as the SVA , it was always a work in progress but never became harder . The only thing that happened was that some loopholes were closed due to abuse. ie stricter clarification of goods , campers and disabled conversions. Best way to deal with it is PULL YOUR FINGER OUT !! I'm a fine one to talk, got to clear a space for my next one yet  |
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Last Edit: Feb 28, 2010 14:56:45 GMT by kapri
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Feb 28, 2010 22:52:00 GMT
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All the changes so far have been either to clarify ambiguous parts or to become more lenient.Very glad to hear that was the case there - do you think that this then also bodes well for the future of the BIVA regs, especially with regards to modified cars (as opposed to new builds), in particular the possibility of a class tailored more for radically altered vehicles? Oh, and many thanks also for all the time & effort you are and have been putting into this |
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There won't be a class specific to radically altered vehicles as ALL have to meet the same spec.
However the BIVA classifications have been opened up to INCLUDE modified production vehicles , that in addition to amatuer builds. This is a class that didn't exist under the old SVA.
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