If your up for Rego in NSW - Read this.

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Originally Posted by Baz

After 4 weeks of waiting, my Non Compliance Report was emailed to my Engineer and a copy sent to me. I am publishing this on the Forum for the information of those in NSW who are currently building an ICV and will be shortly having an RTA Inspection:-

ADR 3. Head restraint locking system not fitted to left and right front seat head restraints.

ADR 8. Side wind deflectors left and right - No standard markings.

ADR 11. Padded Sunvisors and mountings - Sharp edges.

ADR 13. Rear reflectors fitted to right and left sides are rectangular.

ADR 13. Directional indicator defective lamp telltale inoperative.

ADR 13. Centre high mount stop light was not visible - With roof attached.

ADR 21. Padded surface on instrument panel was not securely attached.

ADR 31. Components sourced from several different make and model vehicles -Provide all details.

ADR 42. Wiring at Battery isolation switch cables not secured at 600mm intervals.

ADR 42. Wiring harness directly above left engine pipe at rear of engine not located to prevent overheating damage.

ADR 42. Sharp edges at Sun Visor mountings.

ADR 42. Sharp edges at upper corners of windscreen at roof attachment points.

ADR 42. Sharp edges at switches located left of steering column.

ADR 42. Rear bumper bar ends were not turned towards the body of the vehicle.

ADR 42. Front wheels and tyres protrude from mudguards.

ADR 42. Standards markings not clearly legible on brake hoses.

ADR 42. Windscreen demister not fitted.

ADR 42. Tyre placard fitted to vehicle showed incorrect information.

ADR 43. Insufficient running clearance.

ADR 47. Triangular Rear reflectors fitted.

ADR 60. Centre high mounted stop lamp bulb replacement not possible without the use of special tools.

ADR 79. Both the inner and outer fuel filler caps are vented to atmosphere.

Other - Extensively Modified steering rack and adjustable tie rods. - Not included in Certificate.

Other - Fabricated steering intermediate shaft and universal joints between column and steering rack. - Not included in Certificate.

Other - Jaguar XJ front suspension major components are missing or replaced with unknown aftermarket items. - Not included in Certificate.

Other - Jaguar XJ rear suspension major components are missing or replaced with unknown aftermarket items. - Not included in Certificate.

No 'E' marking on Reversing Lamp.

No 'Unleaded Fuel Only' label fitted near the fuel cap.

In addition, the RTA requires my Engineer to :-

Supply further details in relation to all components utilised in the steering and suspension system, and include all modifications and all test results as per COP requirements.

Supply all test data for seat belt anchorages.

Supply test data for calibration of speedomenter at all required speeds.

Full ADR 31 testing required for brakes. master cyclinder and booster.

Explain the anomalies, errors or ommissions described in Certificate. Registration of the vehicle will be delayed until this matter is resolved.


Baz I love the RTA too Andrew.

Barry,

I think you are blaming the wrong party here.

I read all you posted here and if I am not mistaken , your engineer has totally led you to the slaughter. Correct me if I am wrong???

Looks like the RTA was only doing what they are supposed to do. i.e. enforce the ADR's.

Looks like your engineer was being fairly lazy in his attempt to check your compliance with the relevant ADR's.

Just my 2 bobs worth

regards