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Why did the MOT chap refuse to test my wife's car, suggesting he would have to fail it outright as it had no catalytic convector fitted ?
It is a KIT car, based on a 1972 Bettle, built and registered in 2012, passed its's last 4 MOTs no problem,
Says on the V5 something along the lines of 'Visual emissions check only'
Was he right, over zealous, or just wrong ??
It is a KIT car, based on a 1972 Bettle, built and registered in 2012, passed its's last 4 MOTs no problem,
Says on the V5 something along the lines of 'Visual emissions check only'
Was he right, over zealous, or just wrong ??
Wilmslowboy said:
Why did the MOT chap refuse to test my wife's car, suggesting he would have to fail it outright as it had no catalytic convector fitted ?
It is a KIT car, based on a 1972 Bettle, built and registered in 2012, passed its's last 4 MOTs no problem,
Says on the V5 something along the lines of 'Visual emissions check only'
Was he right, over zealous, or just wrong ??
He has made a mistake. This is why we refer to the manual if unsure, everything is there if you look.It is a KIT car, based on a 1972 Bettle, built and registered in 2012, passed its's last 4 MOTs no problem,
Says on the V5 something along the lines of 'Visual emissions check only'
Was he right, over zealous, or just wrong ??
Kit cars
Kit cars and amateur-built vehicles first used on or after 1 August 1998 must have either Single Vehicle Approval (SVA) or Individual Vehicle Approval (IVA).
You must test kit cars or amateur built vehicles to the limits in the vehicle’s registration document (V5c). If the V5c does not show any limits, you must test it to the limits of the engine fitted at the time of the SVA or IVA test.
stevemcs said:
Early this year we had a Subaru Impreza in .... they had just purchased it and wanted it looking over, it had a valid MOT certificate, we wouldn't let it leave ... it took 2 months for the dealer to send us a replacement ... It was classed as an advisory on the MOT, its the front suspension subframe.
Pass it but list as an advisory. That covered the tester (the person I knew was a home trader).
Dodgy MOT tester became unstuck when he passed a car with dodgy MOT that another home trader then sold to a..... MOT tester. VOSA were involved in that one
Good afternoon all,
I have found a car im interested in purchasing or finding out more info. Looking at the pictures and the description it has had the front end made up of a tube construction and FRP wings. Would this be an issue come MOT time? Im unsure as to what extent this sort of work can be carried out before needing it approved and tested etc.
The car is a Nissan Skyline GTST (probably been a rust fest). I can link the ebay advert if required?
Thank you.
I have found a car im interested in purchasing or finding out more info. Looking at the pictures and the description it has had the front end made up of a tube construction and FRP wings. Would this be an issue come MOT time? Im unsure as to what extent this sort of work can be carried out before needing it approved and tested etc.
The car is a Nissan Skyline GTST (probably been a rust fest). I can link the ebay advert if required?
Thank you.
Not to every bodies tastes but seems to have had some full body restoration work.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Nissan-Skyline-R33-GTST...
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Nissan-Skyline-R33-GTST...
Many thanks InitialDave and Athlon. I appreciate the responses.
I'm not sure when the work was done but my gut feeling is to maybe avoid and wait for a tidy more standard example (going to be a long wait). Prefer not to risk buying a car then it needing IVA etc.
Makes sense about passing the MOT based on the vehicle as it stands rather than knowing the ins and outs of its construction.
Again thanks for the replies.
I'm not sure when the work was done but my gut feeling is to maybe avoid and wait for a tidy more standard example (going to be a long wait). Prefer not to risk buying a car then it needing IVA etc.
Makes sense about passing the MOT based on the vehicle as it stands rather than knowing the ins and outs of its construction.
Again thanks for the replies.
pringle1988 said:
Good afternoon all,
I have found a car im interested in purchasing or finding out more info. Looking at the pictures and the description it has had the front end made up of a tube construction and FRP wings. Would this be an issue come MOT time? Im unsure as to what extent this sort of work can be carried out before needing it approved and tested etc.
The car is a Nissan Skyline GTST (probably been a rust fest). I can link the ebay advert if required?
Thank you.
I’d agree with Initial Dave and Athlon on this. I have found a car im interested in purchasing or finding out more info. Looking at the pictures and the description it has had the front end made up of a tube construction and FRP wings. Would this be an issue come MOT time? Im unsure as to what extent this sort of work can be carried out before needing it approved and tested etc.
The car is a Nissan Skyline GTST (probably been a rust fest). I can link the ebay advert if required?
Thank you.
Cars like this are a headache for MOT testers because there is a lot of grey area around modified vehicles. Some years ago I had a road legal Mini rally car in for an engine rebuild that had a one piece front end. My local VE-back when we had such a thing- called in and even he said he was glad he wasn’t testing it!
So I had my MOT the other day (BMW E91) , and got "Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))" as an advisory. Thought that was odd as I've had the car several years, do all the work on it myself and know it quite well - nothing has changed and it's never been mentioned before. Had a closer look myself and it does come up when you put the key in the slot (not when you press the start/stop button - which is admittedly probably more what you expect) and all is fine....
I guess I can't get the history altered to reflect reality?
I guess I can't get the history altered to reflect reality?
zippyonline said:
So I had my MOT the other day (BMW E91) , and got "Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))" as an advisory. Thought that was odd as I've had the car several years, do all the work on it myself and know it quite well - nothing has changed and it's never been mentioned before. Had a closer look myself and it does come up when you put the key in the slot (not when you press the start/stop button - which is admittedly probably more what you expect) and all is fine....
I guess I can't get the history altered to reflect reality?
Sadly you can't change that one..It will disappear next year though and it is an advise only so nowt to worry aboutI guess I can't get the history altered to reflect reality?
washingitagain said:
I don't think anyone answered about the tow hook. I'd be interested to know. Can't imagine it's very pedestrian friendly even at low speeds.
Not testable. If it has sharp edges it may be looked at a bit closer but as before, we don't do construction and use, we test to a minimum standard.Gassing Station | General Gassing | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff