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Important Information Detailing Changes to the Malta SVA Scheme
15 January 2006
The following information is extracted from a letter that the Malta ADT sent to VCA:
"...the following changes to the SVA scheme will be put into effect in 2006:
a) Petrol Engine Vehicles
With effect from 1st June 2006 the emission standard for all vehicles must be as follows:
- Three way catalytic converter
- Carbon filter in the fuel tank breather
- CO content <= 0.3% at idle
- Lambda between 1.03 and 0.97
b) Goods Vehicles
After the 1st of February 2006 SVA certificates for goods vehicles MUST ONLY be isued in respect of vehicles which are "originally designed and constructed for the carriage of goods"
Certificates MUST NOT be issued for vehicles converted from passenger vehicles to goods vehicles (including 4 x 4 vehicles)."
