DubbyFan wrote:RWC every year at rego time. I see a number of NSW cars on this forum which are modified
and therefore must pass Road worthy inspections.
For example 1. if I buy a car in Qld that has a modified beam as in lowering kit or narrowed
would this pass rego in NSW?
2. Or if the car has had a bigger engine say a 1960s 1200cc that now has a 1600cc engine
would this pass rego in NSW.
3. How do you register a VW Beetle in NSW that, for example, has a Subaru engine in it?
(Not that I have or would do this)
I have seen a number of cars for sale which are registered in NSW which have been modified
in the above manner, would you be buying trouble if you buy a modified car?
I'm getting a bit long winded here aren't I, I guess my question is what are the rules or where
do I find the rules re rego of modified cars in NSW?
Thanks.
There is no problem getting a modified vehicle passed for rego each year as long as it has and engineers report and has been recorded as having a engineers report with the RTA
Answers to your questions.
1. if I buy a car in Qld that has a modified beam as in lowering kit or narrowed
would this pass rego in NSW?
It will not pass rego blue slip unless you have a engineers report for the modified suspension. The engineers reports must be current and the engineer must also be on the list of acceptable engineering signitories at the time vehicle is presentd for the blue slip. QLD mod plates mean nothing in NSW.
2. Or if the car has had a bigger engine say a 1960s 1200cc that now has a 1600cc engine
would this pass rego in NSW.
RULE 319
Passanger cars can have a replacement engine with less than 15% engine capacity increase over the largest optional engine for the vehicle (box chassis) or 3 x tare weight. They can be treated as owner certified modification providing no modifications are made to the mountings or mounting system to effect the fitment of the replacement engine. Any modification must not affect any part of the vehicle necessary in maintaining the safety or controllability.
1600cc would be ok as it was originally in late model beetles.
3. How do you register a VW Beetle in NSW that, for example, has a Subaru engine in it?
(Not that I have or would do this)
You would need to talk to an engineer and have them certify the vehicle as complying with the applicable ADRS and capacity limits. Present vehicle to and AUVIS for a blue slip with engineers report.
I have seen a number of cars for sale which are registered in NSW which have been modified
in the above manner, would you be buying trouble if you buy a modified car?
Providing it comes with an engineers report which is consistant with the vehicle there would be no problem. Also check that engineers report has been noted on rego paper generally a condition. If it hasn't and you buy the vehicle make sure engineer is still current on list other wise you will have to get a new report.
Current engineering for NSW are here.
http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/registration/downloads/vsi/vsi_15_engineering_signatories_november_2010.pdf
I'm getting a bit long winded here aren't I, I guess my question is what are the rules or where
do I find the rules re rego of modified cars in NSW?
You can contact the RTA tech enquiries line
Vehicle Standards Information can be found here
http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/registration/downloads/vsi/vsi_dl1.html
Hope some of this helps.
