Newly registered kit car with older engine

[tonycordon]

Hi, hopefully someone knows the answer to my dilemma. I've been looking at a very recently completed and registered kit car. It's a replica of a 60/70s sports car with an engine from that period. It has passed its SVA.
My question is..in 3 years time when presented for its first MOT will the tester expect its emissions to be at 2018 levels or 1970s? If 2018 levels are demanded I can't see it passing.......??

Edited by tonycordon on Sunday 10th March 11:46

[Steve_D]

So It is IVAd and registered?

If so then look on the front page of the V5 down at the bottom.
It should say the date it passed IVA and the emissions standard.

At IVA the presenter has to prove the age of the engine. The emissions required/tested are based on that age and will continue to be so for subsequent MOT.

Steve

[tonycordon]

Thanks Steve, i've seen the V5c now and as you say the date of the test and the emissions limits are at the bottom of the front...exactly where you said they would be....

[Steve_D]

Out of interest what were the figures and what engine is going to try and meet them?

What reg. is it on? age related or 'Q'?

Many MOT testers (wrongly) think all 'Q' plates are 'visual smoke'.
Others will not know what to do with yours and may even want to test to 'Latest limits' so may be worth having your V5 to hand when you take it for test.

Steve