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Re: NEWBIE/AXLE
Posted:
Tue Aug 27, 2019 5:54 pm
by centredonkey
Well, nearly six years after buying the Mk2, and having never driven one, I finally got it away for MOT.
Failed on emissions....didn't think it was new enough to require such nonsense! So, out with the colourtune, hopefully I'll be road legal tomorrow!
Here's a picture or two......
Re: NEWBIE/AXLE
Posted:
Tue Aug 27, 2019 6:01 pm
by centredonkey
And it's an absolute hoot to drive!!
Should be great on these empty Highland roads.
Re: NEWBIE/AXLE
Posted:
Tue Aug 27, 2019 6:09 pm
by Stuart
Looking good. Emissions is only a visual check on a kit car. You used to be able to read the MOT testers manual, however it now asks you to register to read them.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publicati ... 7-vehicles
Re: NEWBIE/AXLE
Posted:
Tue Aug 27, 2019 6:23 pm
by Stuart
Ok here are the details, section 8.2 of the manual. Altered from the last time I looked.
For emissions purposes only you should treat the following as first used before 1 August 1975:
kit cars and amateur built vehicles first used before 1 August 1998
Wankel rotary engined vehicles first used before 1 August 1987
Q plated vehicles
To prevent the build-up of fumes, the test should be carried out in a well-ventilated area.
C0 <=4.5%
HC <=1200ppm
Re: NEWBIE/AXLE
Posted:
Tue Aug 27, 2019 6:38 pm
by centredonkey
Thanks, Stuart
To be fair, it was running somewhat rich, and I had failed to replace the wee pipe from the under side of the air filter housing to the carb inlet manifold, I couldn't remember what went on there, so I had it plugged up!
Made a big difference.
Sounds sweeter, too, so hopefully all good.
Re: NEWBIE/AXLE
Posted:
Fri Aug 30, 2019 6:20 pm
by centredonkey
All sorted, emissions way under target now.
Will be taxed 1st Sept and then we're off.