At what point do you need an IVA?

[slomax]

hello there,
This is not exactly a need to know basis, but i was wondering...
I heard at one point that if you had a kit car that was only a re body, then you do not need to have an SVA/IVA test as it is classed as a body modification.
a few examples
1) If I got a Toyota MR2 and took off the body panels in exchange for Ferrari "look a like" ones but didn't change anything else, would the vehicle need an IVA?

2) More in particular, if I got a 2CV and stripped off the body and was left with the chassis, sus and engine all untouched and put a new, GRP body on it would that need an IVA? In the case of a Lomax 223 I know you would need an IVA because you modify the chassis and sus so it is a 3 wheel layout, but what about a Lomax 224?

For those who want to know more...
2CV


2CV without body


2CV with GRP body (aka Lomax 224)

[migwell]

As far as im aware you are correct, If you are using the original chassis, unmodified , you will not need IVA, you will probably need to notify DVLA thou

Edited by migwell on Tuesday 29th June 20:15

[Steve_D]

Agree with the above.
You should inform DVLA of the body type and possibly colour change and that should be that.

Steve

[slomax]

Would this not mean that it is registered on the V5 as a Citroen 2CV though?
I would have thought It would have to state Citroen Lomax or similar.
I know mine says Citroen Lomax Tricycle, but that is a 223. I Don't know if that differs to a 4 wheel version.
It seems to be a bit of a grey area...