NEWBIE/AXLE

[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......

[centredonkey]

And it's an absolute hoot to drive!!

Should be great on these empty Highland roads.

[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

[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

[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.

[centredonkey]

All sorted, emissions way under target now.

Will be taxed 1st Sept and then we're off.