FCL.625 IR
(d) If the IR has not been revalidated or renewed within the preceding 7 years, the holder will be required to pass again the IR theoretical knowledge examination and skill test.
Therefore if it had been revalidated it would reset the clock until it expires. Compare that with JAR-FCL 1.185
(c) If the IR(A) has not been revalidated/renewed within the preceding 7 years, the holder will be required to retake the IR(A) theoretical knowledge examination and skill test.
Doesn't that say the same thing? Is it not time we had some joined up writing?