The Baron
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| posted on 20/5/07 at 05:33 PM |
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Rear View Mirror.
Another dumb SVA question!.
Is it a requirement to have a rear view mirror in the middle. I already have two wing mirrors, do i need a third.
Cheers,
The Baron
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stevec
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| posted on 20/5/07 at 05:37 PM |
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Its not a requirement but having one may help with the rear view part of the test.
Steve.
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 20/5/07 at 05:52 PM |
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I was told that it is a requirement, unless there is some obstruction that prevents its use.
AFAIK, the requirements are one on the offside, and one in the centre.
UPDATE: It IS a requirement, SVA Manual, Section 10, para 1.
"Obligatory mirrors required are, one interior mirror and one offside exterior mirror ... An interior mirror must be fitted unless it would
provide NO rearward vision (eg obscured by a solid bulkhead)"
[Edited on 20/5/07 by David Jenkins]
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stevec
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| posted on 21/5/07 at 10:12 AM |
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Oh well its pants down and bend over for me,
But people have got through with just wing mirrors.
Steve.
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DRC INDY 7
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| posted on 28/5/07 at 04:36 PM |
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Vans have no interior mirror just the os and ns front
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 28/5/07 at 05:57 PM |
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I wouldn't be at all surprised if some have passed with just wing mirrors... it's still a bit of a lottery.
Most vans are designed to carry a load (believe it or not!) so there's a high chance that an internal mirror would be useless, hence they
don't fit one (but still meet the regs).
Oh, and Steve, keep your drawers on, there's ladies present! 
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chockymonster
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| posted on 28/5/07 at 06:16 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by DRC INDY 7
Vans have no interior mirror just the os and ns front
That's because the mirror offers no rearward visibility whereas in a 7 it does
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thepest
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| posted on 28/5/07 at 08:08 PM |
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type of mirrors
I have a set of these mirrors:
and the middle one I got from the donor (plus made a mount for it)
SVA states that the mirror should be approved or have an "E" mark. I havent come across any such mirrors,could someone shed some light on
this issue?
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 28/5/07 at 08:27 PM |
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The rest of the SVA requirement says "... or meets the requirements" - in other words, the mirror must be tall enough, wide enough, and
must meet the sharp edges requirements.
It must also allow the tester to see the relevant test marks when he sits in the car (poles at various positions and distances).
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thepest
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| posted on 29/5/07 at 02:35 PM |
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Thanks Dave
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