ATF DVSA Test Pits

ATF lanes were a continued improvement from Designated Premises in the U.K. to enable vehicle operators and vehicle repair workshops to test Commercial Vehicles in their own designated test lane, rather than going to a DVSA test site.

ATF DVSA Test Pits
ATF DVSA Test Pits
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ATF DVSA Test Pits
ATF DVSA Test Pits
ATF DVSA Test Pits
ATF DVSA Test Pits
ATF DVSA Test Pits
ATF DVSA Test Pits
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ATF DVSA Test Pits
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ATF DVSA Test Pits
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ATF DVSA Test Pits
ATF DVSA Test Pits
ATF DVSA Test Pits
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ATF DVSA Test Pits
ATF DVSA Test Pits
ATF DVSA Test Pits
ATF DVSA Test Pits

The DVSA Test lanes, check commercial vehicles are roadworthy and pass their annual MOT or fail. To carry out the checks needed to ensure a vehicle is roadworthy, DVSA need to inspect the underside of the vehicle, this is done by using an ATF DVSA test pit.

The Everquip #TestPit is a prefabricated steel inspection pit, that meets DVSA requirements for testing of commercial vehicles in the U.K. Safely and correctly meeting the standards set out by DVSA to open an ATF test lane.

The ATF test lane needs to ensure that the premises meet the requirements set out to comply with an approved layout. The DVSA test pit needs to be safely accessible from both ends when the longest vehicle intended to be tested at the ATF lane is over the pit.

The most used layout for the ATF testing pit is a 13m uninterrupted working length steel fabricated pit, with side entry and exit tunnels at both ends. 

Specification of our DVSA ATF Test Pit is:

  • 13.0m long DVSA ATF Test Pit
  • 1.0m wide to also accommodate class 4 and 7 vehicles
  • 1..6m depth to allow for testing of low skirted vehicles
  • Step up platform at 1.4m depth
  • Recess box to accommodate pump unit of play detectors unless for PET REG
  • Play Detector subframes
  • Optional Radius Plates and Shaker Plates for testing of class 4 and 7 vehicles. 

Dimension:

Standard width 1000mm standard depth 1600mm

Loading:

20000kg per axle backed with full design calculations

Building regulations:

Manufactured to BS EN1090 – 1:2009 +A1:20

Entry:

Side entrance tunnel with full width stairs manufactured to BS5395

Exit:

Exit tunnel with emergency hatch and ladder manufactured to BS5395

Pitjack rail:

125mm x 65mm pre-formed channel

Lights:

240v Zone 2 lights fitted with 3 core 1.5sy cable and zone 2 gland wired to a zone 2 junction box for easy connection

Sump:

600mm x 800mm x 100mm with lid

Compressed air:

½” PCL Safety Couplings

Waste oil:

¾” discharge connection

Services connection:

110mm spigot for connection of duct work

External Paint :

Zinc phosphate black primer

Internal paint:

Two pack polyurethane paint with white gloss walls and black floor

Pit protection:

Fitted with 18mm OSB and visqueen for protection during installation

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We often work with Business Owners, Mechanics, Architects, Quantity Surveyors
& Senior Management from the following sectors…

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Commercial Vehicle Repair Workshops

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Transport / Hauliers

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Bus and Coach sector

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DVSA MOT / ATF testing stations

Councils & Local Authorities

Councils & Local Authorities

Construction Industry

Construction Industry

Rail

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…The attention to detail was first class from the beginning to the end of the job. I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate all staff at Everquip for the extremely smooth operation and attention to detail, and would not hesitate in recommending Everquip to future prospective clients."

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Your staff have been punctual, friendly and extremely professional in carrying out their work. They have done an excellent job."

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Our Services Department and Engineers are very pleased not only with the installation but with the obvious benefits as opposed to a conventional concrete pit. May I also commend your Company on the installation of all of the new garage equipment fitted within the Workshop. "

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Services Manager, Rix Petroleum Limited

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Stuart has been with Everquip all his working life, 35 years and counting. Stuart is a very keen motor sport fan, married to Andrea and has two daughter Jessica 25 and Emily 19.

His favourite daughter though is his beloved Mabel, an 18 month old Boxer dog

Lyndon Blackburne, Eng. Tech MIMech MIEDTechnical Director

Lyndon has been part of Everquip for over 30 years, Lyndon is a huge aviation fan, married to Julie, he has two children Krissy 25 and Joe 21 (Joe also works at Everquip as a Welder Fabricator)

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Carl Crisp, Installation Director

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Carl is engaged to Jane who works within the company and has one daughter Danielle who is 27. Carls life motto is “We arnt here for a long time, we are here for a good time”

 

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