What are “Model Reports” and how does compliance testing affect the importing of cars from Japan?
The SVA rules changed on April 1st 2004 – Models manufactured after 31/12/96 in Japan require a Model Report to pass the ESVA (Enhanced Single Vehicle Approval) test in the UK. This is because emissions laws in the UK were more stringent than Japanese laws at this time. The model report is a comparison report, which compares a car that has proved to be UK compliant to the one presented to VOSA. In order to pass, the vehicle must be completely standard and match the exact same specification as the original vehicle used for the report. We have a stock of standard parts for cars that require ESVA so that mildly modified examples can also pass the test. You can check availability of current Model Reports at either: www.modelreportsdirect.com or www.modelreports.
The SVA rules changed on April 1st 2004 – Models manufactured after 31/12/96 in Japan require a Model Report to pass the ESVA (Enhanced Single Vehicle Approval) test in the UK. This is because emissions laws in the UK were more stringent than Japanese laws at this time. The model report is a comparison report, which compares a car that has proved to be UK compliant to the one presented to VOSA. In order to pass, the vehicle must be completely standard and match the exact same specification as the original vehicle used for the report. We have a stock of standard parts for cars that require ESVA so that mildly modified examples can also pass the test.
