Iva Test Booked

[Chrisruck]

I now have an IVA test date after a 5 week wait since sending in my paperwork. My test is on Monday 2nd September at 8.30am Kidderminster. I've hired a trailer as I don't fancy driving a potentially unsafe car there and back. Anyone who fancies coming to check my attempt before the test it would be most appreciated.

[MarkBzero]

I have a Zero so hopefully one of the 2B guys will respond soon. I have applied for IVA at Kidderminster 2 weeks ago please let me know how the day goes and feedback on the inspector that may help.

 

Hope all goes well.

Mark

[Guest AndyJW]

My zero is being tested this Friday. Good luck with yours!!

Edited August 19, 2013 by AndyJW

[Chrisruck]

The testers name is Keith I think. He sounded like a decent chap, nice to talk to.

[Chrisruck]

Well I had my test today. Kidderminster, Keith the tester - very nice chap and very good tester.

Failed on a few things

A few pipes needed a little more attention in brackets

Rear brake pipes needed better bracketing

Fuel tank needed its tensioners moving from rear to on top

Rear fog lamp needs to be 100mm from rear light cluster ( despite the pre marked rear wing from gbs!) watch out for this!

Top of seat belt brackets needs a cover

Couldn't do the emissions test as during the speedo test the car developed a major oil leak so need to replace crank rear seal

All other tests passed

 

4 hours in total, most of which spent waiting for the brake tester machine to be fixed

 

Very happy with that result All in all.

[MarkBzero]

Hi Chris,

Unlucky a good result for 2B, you will be on the road soon. Still waiting for my test date at Kidderminster.

[Richard Grove]

Well done - should not take to much work for you to get a pass now.

 

We are just starting our 2B build and hope to be taking it to Kidderminister for IVA next spring.

 

Richard

[Chrisruck]

I did hear that Kidderminster would be closing soon in favour of an approved centre system similar to the HGV testing system. So we'd have to find "Approved Centres" nearby to try and get an appointment at!

[Jez Morton]

Hi Chris sounds like it went well no surprises I guess. Give us a bell if you need a hand with anything.

[Chrisruck]

_{So far I've removed the prop and slid gearbox back. Replaced the engine oil seal (Nightmare) and also gearbox oil seals while I was at it. Now got flywheel back on and trying to align the clutch before reassembling and testing. Fingers crossed!}

[Guest JammyJim]

Hi Chris

 

Bad luck on fail but not to much to do, and it sounds like you have done the worst bit in replacing rear oil seal. did you book a retest date ?

 

Jim

[Chrisruck]

Not rebooked yet as I want to make sure I've solved it. But I have the testers mobile number to save me going through VOSA ! Top guy!

[Chrisruck]

Retest booked for Monday 7th October 1.00pm

[MarkBzero]

Hope it goes well, still waiting for a date.

 

Do you remember how he tested the fog lights?

[Chrisruck]

Need to make sure they are at least 100mm from brake lights but not less than 250mm from the road and are parallel to the road. If there are 2 fog lights they must be symmetrical I think. There is a thread about the wiring of them somewhere. In reality he just looked at them, checked they came on when they should and that was it. Mine was at the time too close to the brake light but easy to move and covered the old holes with a union jack sticker from Halfords.