YES!
40inches - 8/5/13 at 09:10 AM
Pass at Nottingham yesterday
I was dreading the emissions test, but she sailed through with room to spare. Good times.
The good:
They liked the attention to detail, and I think that sets the scene, as they assume that what they can't see, is as what they can.
The Classic Mini boot hinges got a honourable mention, as did the lack of visible wiring in the engine compartment.
I used large panel grommets on the top ball joint nuts, this was given a mention in despatches 
The Bad:
It was pointed out that a brake line, connected to a flexy bulkhead connector, didn't have much space between the lock nut and tube flare nut.
Fixed by removing washer from under lock nut.
Although the ZX12 silencer had triple folded edges around the ends, and would have been fine normally, because the silencer is at floor level the
edges failed the radius check.Fixed by fitting small edge trim, after the silencer had cooled down 
The top seat belt mount covers: I made some from GRP and fixed with a M5 csk screw into the bolts DOH!!!! Fixed by fitting new bolts and sticking the
covers on with self adhesive tape
Edit to say that if you choose to fit the covers with self adhesive tape, fit them at the test centre, my covers are somewhere on the M1 north
Noise level check was 101dba, despite a cat and HOOGE ZX12 silencer. The test was carried out at 7500rpm, the can gives out a nice bass sound up to
7000rpm, then the motor comes on cam and it changes to a F1 scream, Niiice! Fixed by fitting a baffle in the tail pipe, I just happened to have one I
made earlier
Still was very close at 98dba, I think Andy was being very generous.
All in all a really pleasant experience, made so by Martin and Andy, they always do the utmost to get the car through, and are genuinely put out if it
looks like a fail.
If you are booking your IVA, go to Nottingham, but take the contents of your garage
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whitestu - 8/5/13 at 09:20 AM
Well done!
Stu
doobrychat - 8/5/13 at 09:21 AM
Nice one
i'm dredding mine at Gillingham soon.. but thanks for the tips and advise..
big_l - 8/5/13 at 09:21 AM
Awesome just in time for the good weather
40inches - 8/5/13 at 09:23 AM
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Originally posted by big_l
Awesome just in time for the good weather
I am arming myself to battle the DVLA, so I think that's in the balance
ReMan - 8/5/13 at 09:54 AM
Excellent. I've got a pic almost identibal, save for tyhe Fireblade sticker on mine
Enjoy
Jimfin - 8/5/13 at 10:52 AM
Well done to you - I think you are right in your comment, they do like the attention to detail.
When I went to DVLA it seemed to help the process enormously that I had a receipt in my paperwork for a new chassis professionally manufactured. I am
sure you have one for them.
johnemms - 8/5/13 at 10:53 AM
IVA Pass
Well done... !!
imp paul - 8/5/13 at 11:03 AM
well done mate happy days now you can pop over to mine and help me lol hehe 
40inches - 8/5/13 at 11:10 AM
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Originally posted by imp paul
well done mate happy days now you can pop over to mine and help me lol hehe
That would be a pleasure Paul.
Alfa145 - 8/5/13 at 11:10 AM
Excellent. Look forward to seeing you out and about in Chesterfield
r1_pete - 8/5/13 at 11:34 AM
Well done Dave, Your build and attention to detail showed through the couple of times I've seen your car.
A well deserved pass.
imp paul - 8/5/13 at 11:39 AM
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Originally posted by 40inches
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Originally posted by imp paul
well done mate happy days now you can pop over to mine and help me lol hehe
That would be a pleasure Paul.
that's nice mate ,as it gets a little boring making stuff on my own lol if you know what i mean your always welcome up for a cuppa
mcg - 8/5/13 at 11:56 AM
congrats - must be a great feeling. Enjoy.. and take it easy!
bartonp - 8/5/13 at 12:04 PM
Omissions test?
They test you on things you forgot?
Well done.
40inches - 8/5/13 at 12:05 PM
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Originally posted by r1_pete
Well done Dave, Your build and attention to detail showed through the couple of times I've seen your car.
A well deserved pass.
And thanks to you Pete, for pointing out the drilled harness bolts (I still can't believe that I actually did that), that's why I put
some new ones in the bits box.
Chaddy - 8/5/13 at 12:06 PM
Well done, I know how you feel. Enjoy.
Daddylonglegs - 8/5/13 at 12:10 PM
Great feeling ain't it?!
Don't forget to take a copy of the IAC before it disappears into the black hole that is the DVLA!
Let the good times roll.........
40inches - 8/5/13 at 12:10 PM
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Originally posted by bartonp
Omissions test?
They test you on things you forgot?
Well done.
There is always one, isn't there?
If they did test on things I had forgot, would be an automatic fail! Although I probably wouldn't have remembered to go in the first place
renetom - 8/5/13 at 04:39 PM
Great feeling isnt it
Well done
Now enjoy.
40inches - 9/5/13 at 03:32 PM
Went to see DVLA Sheffield this morning, they have the paperwork, didn't want payment, but they "will be in touch"
Doesn't look promising, does it?
Acc8braman - 9/5/13 at 06:17 PM
Why are the DLVA Offices so inconsistent!!
40inches - 14/5/13 at 08:42 AM
Got a letter from DVLA, need to inspect the car on the 23rd So Newark a no go then
James - 14/5/13 at 09:28 AM
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Originally posted by 40inches
Got a letter from DVLA, need to inspect the car on the 23rd So Newark a no go then
Can you offer to take it to them so they can see it sooner maybe?
40inches - 14/5/13 at 09:45 AM
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Originally posted by James
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Originally posted by 40inches
Got a letter from DVLA, need to inspect the car on the 23rd So Newark a no go then
Can you offer to take it to them so they can see it sooner maybe?
That is taking it to them Phoned Swansea this morning, can't talk to Sheffield LO, and need to hire/borrow a trailer for the day, car
can't be driven there.
mr T - 14/5/13 at 08:34 PM
Is it normal that the car has to be taken to local dvla office only asking because I spoke to chris at mnr and he told me I wouldn’t have to take it
there only paper work
cheers tony
40inches - 14/5/13 at 10:36 PM
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Originally posted by mr T
Is it normal that the car has to be taken to local dvla office only asking because I spoke to chris at mnr and he told me I wouldn’t have to take it
there only paper work
cheers tony
It's a lottery, some do, some don't
nick205 - 15/5/13 at 01:03 AM
Nice result and a cracking car B-)
In the best colour scheme too if I may say so.
