Had My IVA Test Today......
couch22k - 30/9/10 at 05:40 PM
and I PASSED 
Arrived at Nottingham test centre for my 8:30 slot. Martin the tester came out and just cracked on. Top bloke and very helpfull.
As he went through he made notes of a few things that needed a little attention.
Forgot to earth the fuel tank.
Front top ball joints needed covering differently.
Fog Light needed a bit more angle.
Back wheels needed pulling in a bit more to get them under the arch.
While I went out to the car to get sum tools ect., Martin got his adjustable out and by the time i got back the wheels had been sorted. He then took
the wire I had and sorted the fuel tank out while I did the fog light, and finaly with a bit of rubber and super glue the ball joint was done
Cant say enough good things about Nottingham test centre and Martin.
With my test certificated in hand I stopped of at the DVLA office in Sheffield who after a bit of waiting sorted out the registration and I left with
a tax disc and reg number.
All in all not a bad day.
Just need a number plate making and ill be ready for this glorious weather 
Thanks to everyone on here who helped, especially Dunk3 who at the last minute lent me his Sierra steering wheel and let me look over his car which
helped with a few trim bits i'd missed.
Of out tonight to celebrate with an all you can eat Chinese.
Steve
RichardK - 30/9/10 at 05:46 PM
Now that's what I call a good day, well done mate.
Rich
CRAIGR - 30/9/10 at 05:49 PM
Well done that man.
Take it easy on the greasy roads .
bonzoronnie - 30/9/10 at 05:53 PM
A huge well done on your big day 
Tis really great to read that someones IVA & registration has been so painless on the day.
Enjoy the drive, I am sure that you have worked hard to enjoy it
steve m - 30/9/10 at 05:53 PM
Good result, and seems you have found a tester who wants to put cars on the road, and not x in box's
dunk3 - 30/9/10 at 06:41 PM
Well done steve, ENJOY IT MATE
adithorp - 30/9/10 at 06:42 PM
Nice one!
Take it easy out there. These cars bite when your not used to them.
adrian
dan8400 - 30/9/10 at 06:47 PM
Well done... it's a great feeling. Enjoy chinese too
Dan
franky - 30/9/10 at 06:51 PM
well done and good to hear about Nottingham as I might take mine there in 2076 when its ready.
couch22k - 30/9/10 at 08:38 PM
Cheers everyone.
Hope I can still fit in the seat after the Chinese..
Steve
Chaddy - 30/9/10 at 08:39 PM
Well done mate, sounds like the place to go, good help and advice is what we need not red tape. Enjoy the drive.
40inches - 1/10/10 at 12:50 PM
Nottingham centre and Sheffield DVLA are two of the best to deal with.
Did Sheffield DVLA want to do an inspection?
coozer - 1/10/10 at 12:53 PM
Congrats, sounds very similar to my experience which made me smile no end. Bet your grinning like a cheshire cat, as they say!
Steve
stevegough - 1/10/10 at 07:34 PM
Fantastic, can't believe the tester actually helped you put things right as well - how long did it take you from start to IVA?
I hope mine is as easy going - I am going to chadderton (oldham) for mine I think - and soon 
Well done, Steve and be careful because you know how easy it is for bits to fall off after the test
couch22k - 3/10/10 at 02:04 PM
quote:
Originally posted by 40inches
Nottingham centre and Sheffield DVLA are two of the best to deal with.
Did Sheffield DVLA want to do an inspection?
Yes they just checked the engine number and chassis number, took him all of 30 seconds.
Steve
couch22k - 3/10/10 at 02:06 PM
quote:
Originally posted by stevegough
Fantastic, can't believe the tester actually helped you put things right as well - how long did it take you from start to IVA?
I hope mine is as easy going - I am going to chadderton (oldham) for mine I think - and soon
Well done, Steve and be careful because you know how easy it is for bits to fall off after the test
Iva test took just over 90 minutes, the next hour was putting the last few things right.
Already have a pile of bits that have fallen off. Fell of alot faster than they took to put on
Steve
stevegough - 3/10/10 at 03:20 PM
Sorry, Steve I meant how long did it take you to build the car?
couch22k - 3/10/10 at 03:55 PM
quote:
Originally posted by stevegough
Sorry, Steve I meant how long did it take you to build the car?
Bought it a year ago as a rolling chassis, and finished it in about 13 months.
Just waiting for sum nice weather, managed to get an hour in it yesterday.
Well worth the hard work and money.
Steve
scootz - 3/10/10 at 04:02 PM
Nice one!
stevegough - 3/10/10 at 04:03 PM
Sounds a bit like me - bought mine two years ago (6th oct) as an 'unstarted' kit, took me until 17 oct '09 to get it to rolling
chassis, now doing the last few jobs before IVA (boot / mirrors / bias bar) then applying! EEK
sbean - 4/10/10 at 09:19 AM
Well done and congrats.
Will you be having a drive out to Ackworth on Wed 13th, for the Yorkshire meet, if it's still on, weather permitting?
I could do with having another look at some pinto engined cars. I just seem to be doing a lot of head scratching and staring at the mo, not getting
very far, quickly
couch22k - 4/10/10 at 11:37 AM
quote:
Originally posted by sbean
Well done and congrats.
Will you be having a drive out to Ackworth on Wed 13th, for the Yorkshire meet, if it's still on, weather permitting?
I could do with having another look at some pinto engined cars. I just seem to be doing a lot of head scratching and staring at the mo, not getting
very far, quickly
Hi Mate
I'll probably pop down if I get the car sorted before then. Not running at its best at the mo, got the carbs set up for the emissions, but not
running very well when i took it out on sat.
If I dont go on Wed, your more then welcome to come and have a look at the car, U2U me and ill send you my mobile to arrange summit.
Steve
sbean - 5/10/10 at 02:54 PM
Thanks Steve
U2U sent
Cheers
Simon