Below is an extract from Dave's site - to read more about this kit car, please visit his web site.

Preparation
Having built my kit car with the SVA firmly in mind I have done my best to ensure that it complied as I went along i.e. radiusing parts where necessary, checking seatbelt mounting height , fitting edge trims where necessary , fitting  plastic bolt covers, covering steering rack lock nuts with heater hose , using dome headed allen bolts , covering handbrake mechanism.

I also kept the Sierra steering wheel for the test as it has no sharp edges and because of its size you get a generous free zone of dash board to use (an area equating to your steering wheel diameter + 127mm).

My wing mirrors where only of the swing back variety , Summit from Halfords £10.99 each(if they fall within the plan of the vehicle they do not have to reset themselves automatically).

Side repeater lamps were mounted on the aluminium panelling , this is OK because there is a special dispensation ,you do not have to fulfil the 5 degree rear site line on this type of car (nevertheless Caterham still put their's on the front arches).

The Test
My Locost kit car passed the S.V.A. on 18.9.00 at Mitcham Testing Station (South London),the only problems were :-

External Projections
1) Rear fog lamps had a sharp edge ,which could be remedied with insulating tape or silicone, also strictly speaking these should be vertically aligned which they are not if mounted straight onto back panel.

2) Lock nut for top front suspension joint  was contactable with the 4" half sphere, remedied by wrapping it with a strip of dash vinyl and taping with insulating tape (it looked so good I left it on !!!).

Wiring
1) 3 wires had an unsecured length of over 12" , therefore 3 cable ties fixed that !.

The test took approximately 4 hours and although not the best fun you can have the examiners were helpful and sensible (that's not their names!)