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Markr · Newbie Joined: 12 Aug 2005 Posts: 1 Location: Wales

Hi all. New on here and just wondering how everybody goes about getting the SVA test on the Challenger 2.8td. Its a 1996 model so I didnt think a model report was needed but VOSA state it needs a "Protective Steering" test.

Is this true, and if so will a report from a Pajero or L200 suffice?

Thanks in advance.

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Grinder · Posted: Tue Mar 14, 2006 17:01 Post subject:

Cars over 10 years old do not need an SVA, just an MOT.

Cars under 10 years old but made before 1/1/97 need an SVA but no model report.

Post 1/1/97 cars need the extended SVA test with the model report.

Yours might be a 1996 model but when was it first registered in Japan? Perhaps its post 1/1/97?

If on the other hand it was first registered early in 1996, you could wait until its 10 years old and save some cash!

ahalton · Posted: Tue Mar 14, 2006 19:36 Post subject: Model report

I agree with waiting till its tenth birthday it will save a few hundred quid.

Unless its changed (and I know a few things have) all 4x4 had to have the model report for protective steering and noise even if they where manufactured before 97.

Mine did but thats 3 years ago and I know its changed.

I will have to find the site again that tells you if the model report has been done or not, be back soon.

Andrew

ahalton · Posted: Tue Mar 14, 2006 19:45 Post subject: VOSA

Try this link

http://www.vosa.gov.uk/vosa/carlgvowners/importingandbuildingvehicles/modelreportsavailabletothepublic.htm

Andrew

Grinder · Posted: Tue Mar 14, 2006 23:15 Post subject:

I keep wondering if its worth importing one in its 9th year and waiting to get it on the road, I presume there is an impact on their value in Japan until they hit 10 years old.

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NIG101 · Newbie Joined: 03 May 2006 Posts: 3 Location: Reading

if you need help with SVA and model reports try these people they are very helpful http://www.model-reports-direct.com

NIG101 · Newbie Joined: 03 May 2006 Posts: 3 Location: Reading

also they sell SVA parts http://www.bmsesva.co.uk/

tigs · Guest

I got my Paj from Southampton docks and was told if i chose the the 95 model i wanted, then it would have to have the SVA test. If it had been a year older then then it wouldnt so going by that i guess yours needs it.