Transcript Type Test Approval

Type Test Approval
The basics
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The process that ensures that vehicles meet relevant environmental and
safety standards.
Three routes to approval:
1.
European Community Whole Vehicle Type Approval (ECWVTA)
2. National Small Series Type Approval (NSSTA)
3. Individual Vehicle Approval (IVA)
Vehicle Category Chart
Type Test Approval
1. European Community Whole Vehicle Type Approval (ECWVTA)
 For companies that convert various vehicles of same types per year and/or
plan to sell them across Europe.
– One vehicle per type must be tested
– Once approved, unlimited number of vehicle of same type can be built
and sold in both UK and Europe
– On-going Conformity of Production required
– Full test requirement must be met.
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2. National Small Series Type Approval (NSSTA)
 For companies that manufacture modest number of vehicle and mainly sell
them in UK.
 Limited number of vehicle to be converted per year:
<75 M1 vehicles
< 250 M2/M3 vehicles
 Once approved, more vehicle of same types can be built across the UK
 Ongoing Conformity of Production required.
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3. Individual Vehicle Approval (IVA)
 For companies that convert a very small number of a vehicle type
 Every vehicle has to be inspected by VOSA (UK) or DVA (Northern Ireland)
 A certificate has to be issued for every approved vehicle
 Suits one off or bespoke vehicle
 No Conformity of Production required
 Vehicles can only be sold in UK
 Cost: £250 to £550 per type of vehicle
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Multi Stage Build (MSB)
 Concept of multi-stage built applies across the approval route.
 Converters will require access to the base vehicle manufacturer’s approval
information.
 Converters can approve vehicles to equal or lower vehicle type specification
at different stage of the approval process.
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Mandatory requirements per category
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Mandatory requirements per category
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Important dates
 M1 Special purpose vehicle: 29th April 2011
 M2, M3 Completed vehicle, new types: 29th April 2011
 M2, M3 Completed vehicle, existing types: 29th October 2011
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Timeline
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More information
 Useful document on VCA website
www.vca.gov.uk