IVA Test Day

I had to be at the Southampton test centre at 8.00 so I set of at 7.00, it was raining so I had a damp, chilly drive in. 

Unfortunately the car failed on number of counts including:

• Emissions were too high
• Exhaust noise was above the 99db threshold 
• Parking brake needs adjusting as there's too much travel on the handbrake and the braking power wasn't strong enough
• Speedo was over reading
• Full beam headlight on one side wasn't changing over properly (sticky solenoid)
• Gear box earth cable not connected
• Rear view mirror vibrates
• Starter motor electrical connections require rubber terminal boots

You're not allowed to take photos in the centre so please don't tell anyone.

Fill up ready for the IVA

First venture into the big wide world

IVA Test Confirmed

The Southampton test centre phoned today - I was expecting a test in a couple of weeks but they had a slot next week on Monday 13th!

Finishing touches continued

Front nut covers - off-side

near-side 

 under dash panels - off-side

 near-side

 harness clip covers

 wind screen wash

 chassis plate

Excitement Building!

Received a host of emails from the Driver Vehicle and Standards Agency today

Your application for Basic Category A, S, C has been accepted for assessment,

Your application for Basic Category A, S, C has successfully been assessed,

Both mails were prompting for payment so I jumped on the phone and paid the £450 test fee which lead to a receipt email followed by:

Your application for Basic Category A, S, C has been released for Inspection,

Now just waiting for the Southampton test center to call to arrange a date.