What is the situation regarding SVA if I restored an old kit car (say a Dutton) by giving it a new chassis (one rather like a Locost chassis)?
Rules are here:
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/BuyingAndSellingAVehicle/RegisteringAVehicle/DG_4022486
But it seems to be in the process of being updated (or it's broken).
My understanding is:
If the chassis is identical, or at least very close in design and construction then you just MOT.
However if the chassis is different then you need an SVA.
To be perfectly honest you'd have to be a mug to tell anyone. Why put yourself through all the hassle of an SVA when the MOT guy probably has never even seen one before far less knows what the chassis should look like. Find the chassis number and transfer it over to the new one. How many folk have changed chassis on old landys and told the DVLA, none.
Ok, looking at the requirements for a radically rebuilt vehicle, I can gain the 8 points to avoid an SVA by keeping everything except the chassis (?)
a guy sold a kitcar (regestered as a dutton)that was not a dutton on ebay hes now getting done for it
the doc reported him.
Hmmm This would seem to suggest that a new (ie different to the original Dutton) chassis would need an SVA. It's the same old same old,
you'd get away with it until someone tried to claim against your insurance. So many people have tried 'ringing' other kit cars with a
Dutton V5 I suspect insurance company assessors know exactly what a Dutton chassis looks like!
> Vehicles that have been rebuilt using a mix of new or used parts
In order to retain the original registration mark:
* cars and car-derived vans must use:
The original unmodified chassis or unaltered bodyshell (i.e. body and chassis as one unit - monocoque); or a new chassis or monocoque bodyshell of the
same specification as the original supported by evidence from the dealer or manufacturer (e.g. receipt).
And two other major components from the original vehicle - ie suspension (front & back); steering assembly; axles (both); transmission or
engine.
If a second-hand chassis or monocoque bodyshell is used, the vehicle must pass a an enhanced single vehicle approval (ESVA) or single vehicle approval
(SVA) test after which a "Q" prefix registration number will be allocated. <
this is a quote from the section on radically altered vehicles
quote:
The vehicle must score eight or more points to retain the original registration mark. If less than eight points are scored or a second-hand or modified chassis or altered monocoque bodyshell is used, an enhanced single vehicle approval (ESVA), single vehicle approval (SVA) or motorcycle single vehicle approval (MSVA) certificate will be required to register the vehicle. A 'Q' prefix registration number will be allocated.
quote:
The following values will be allocated to the major components used:
# chassis or body shell (body and chassis as one unit - monocoque ie direct replacement from the manufacturer) (original or new) = 5 points
# suspension = 2 points
# axles = 2 points
# transmission = 2 points
# steering assembly = 2 points
# engine = 1 point
Yes, as long as the chassis is a direct replacement from Dutton.
quote:
Originally posted by Mr Whippy
To be perfectly honest you'd have to be a mug to tell anyone. Why put yourself through all the hassle of an SVA when the MOT guy probably has never even seen one before far less knows what the chassis should look like. Find the chassis number and transfer it over to the new one. How many folk have changed chassis on old landys and told the DVLA, none.
quote:
Originally posted by JonBowden
this is a quote from the section on radically altered vehicles
quote:
The vehicle must score eight or more points to retain the original registration mark. If less than eight points are scored or a second-hand or modified chassis or altered monocoque bodyshell is used, an enhanced single vehicle approval (ESVA), single vehicle approval (SVA) or motorcycle single vehicle approval (MSVA) certificate will be required to register the vehicle. A 'Q' prefix registration number will be allocated.
quote:
The following values will be allocated to the major components used:
# chassis or body shell (body and chassis as one unit - monocoque ie direct replacement from the manufacturer) (original or new) = 5 points
# suspension = 2 points
# axles = 2 points
# transmission = 2 points
# steering assembly = 2 points
# engine = 1 point
This implies that you can change both the chassis and engine whilst achieving 8 points.
You would of course have to notify the DVLA of the changes in chassis and engine no
Depends if it is registered as a Dutton - not a Ford or Triumph special.
Dutton owners club are a bit "single minded" about this kind of thing and have been known to cause problems if you try and sell it with
Dutton on the paperwork.
Personally I think any Dutton chassis that removed from the road is a good thing.
Same old shite from you I see trident
quote:
Originally posted by JonBowden
Ok, looking at the requirements for a radically rebuilt vehicle, I can gain the 8 points to avoid an SVA by keeping everything except the chassis (?)