Thread: West Australia vehicle licence (rego)

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

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.

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.