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SVA compliant seat belts
ragindave - 28/4/09 at 10:27 AM

Anyone near Petebrorough with a set I can loan for sva re test. (standard 3 point)
Is there a specific type required for sva or can I just get a set off at the breakers?
Thanks


omega0684 - 28/4/09 at 10:37 AM

they need to be e marked, there is normally a little tab on the harness.


[Edited on 28/4/09 by omega0684]


blakep82 - 28/4/09 at 10:38 AM

e marked, OR any of the other approval marks as per the sva manual


Humbug - 28/4/09 at 10:48 AM

If getting some from a scrappy make sure that they will actually fit on your car e.g. the position of the mounting points might make a standard tintop belt too long or short


nitram38 - 28/4/09 at 10:52 AM

I had a set of 4 points for my sva, then the examiner spotted a hole in my seat for crutch straps on 6 points.
He pointed out that a belt does not have to be e marked but be of equivalent standard.
I queried the 6 points turn buckle design and he said no problem, they would have passed.
I'm waiting for a retest but I am sticking with the 4 points until after sva as these passed. I don't want to introduce another failure!
As soon as I get passed there will be a pair of 4 point sabelts up for sale!


blakep82 - 28/4/09 at 11:27 AM

^ this is one of my favourite questions. its one of those ones which isn't as straightforward ads people think, and everyone says they MUST be e marked, and they don't. theres a whole list of acceptable standards as martin says