SVA / IVA when using existing chassis

[Compo_Simmonite]

I've a Herald convertible sitting in the garage with good chassis / mechanicals but scruffy body - and also a set of Burlington plans.
My assumption was the Burlington is regarded as a rebody of a Herald and no SVA / IVA necessary.
Is this still correct ?

Thanks.

Paul H

[jamesG20V6]

It's a minefield to be honest. In theory I believe it should be inspected by the DVLA only to ascertain chassis numbers are correct, but increasingly i know of similar situations who are all being sent for IVA.

[Compo_Simmonite]

This is what's bothering me - no "hard and fast" rules.
As far as I understand the body of a chassised vehicle has no bearing, per DVLA web site, to registration http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/BuyingAndSell...
If I can rebody and be SVA / IVA exempt then I MIGHT consider a Burlington otherwise I'll keep as a Herald convertible and restore

Paul H

Edited by Compo_Simmonite on Friday 18th September 09:20

[singlecoil]

My opinion is that it takes so long, and costs so much, to build a kit car that the extra cost and difficulty of passing the IVA (SVA no longer relevant) isn't really all that significant.

Add that to the fact that you might well have to undertake an IVA test anyway, depending on who is interpreting the rules and whether or not the rules have changed in the meantime..........

[Ravinda]

Basically if you vehicle is seperate chassis/ body like a beetle and your vehicle then there is no IVA required unless you alter the chassis cut it shorten it etc yourself, all you need to do is go to your nearest DVLA and tell them of the change they may well as to see the vehicle but it is simply a change of body type if not the same as original spec.

Now if your vehicle was of a monochoque design like most modern cars ie chassis and body built into one, then that is a different story, the vehicle would be classed as radically altered then Q mark and IVA.