West Australia vehicle licence (rego)

[Defender Mike]

Anyone know what is required to register a series 1 in WA . Do i need to fit seat belts? will it pass the brake test when its all fixed up (I know they dont stop well) ? Can i get a vintage or club rego any other problems going over the pits ? If you have any experience with this I would love to hear about it. With so many under restoration at present it would be handy to know and a good discusion topic at ourfirst B-B-Q
Mike:)

[cjc_td5]

Hi Mike.
I haven't got to the rego stage yet with my 86" resto. I do know that mine has new brakes throughout and they are great. They would have no trouble passing a brake test at the pits. So, basically if you get the brakes in good nick, they should be fine.

I don't know the absolute requirement for seat belts (and indicators for that matter). I would have thought that if the vehicle did not have them as standard fitment, then they would not be required. That said, I intend to put mine on full rego and I intend to fit some seatbelts and indicators for peace of mind when out in the traffic.

Sorry, not much help am I. I look forward to seeing what info you find.

Cheers,
Chris

[isuzurover]

I have taken a few vehicles "over the pits" in WA. There was no [quantitative] brake test.
The inspectors checked the brake pads/linings on one random wheel. If all was good, they took the vehicle for a "road test".

There is a lot of luck in which inspector you get.

[andy_d110]

For the Landy's we have licensed so far we have found out:

If it didn't have seatbelts standard then you don't require them for the pits. I think 1970 was the cutoff date?

Indicators are required, even if they are not a standard fitment.

I haven't had a brake test performed on any vehicle I have taken for licensing. Properly adjusted series brakes are fine even without a booster. Just make sure they pull up in a straight line for your own enjoyment. The usual things like steering, electrics, oil leaks, glass free of excessive scratches and has safety stamps, chassis and bulkhead free of structural rust. I hope they don't mind vehicles that have about 10 different colours on the body as my 86" might get knocked back!

Country testing stations are generally a bit more relaxed when it comes to vehicle inspections.

[Defender Mike]

I put an old Volvo over the pits recently without any problems although I had just fitted new springs,shocks,pads, ball joints and gave it a very good clean and paint. The inspector was a nice chap and could see i haddone a lot of work.
A friend took a trail bike KTM 300 exc 6 day over a few days later and they told him his brakes were not adequate even they were original equipment . he went back later in the week different inspector passed no worries.
mike:)