Jon Stewart Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 The 7 failed its MOT at the weekend and one of the points it failed on was the C02 emissions. It's a '91 car with an a freshly re-built Exon built XE running throttle bodies with a DTA S40.Looking at the DTA manual i understand i can trim the fuel using the live mapping option.Is it as straightforward as that? Also, looking at the MOT manual under section 7.3 Exhaust emissions it states "for emission purposes only, kit cars and amateur built vehicles first used before 1 August 1998.....are to be considered first used before 1 August 1975" which would suggest it's a visual only checkHas anyone any experience of this? Thanks. Edited because i can't read... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SM25T Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 Isn't it just 'visible' smoke for 1991 ?? Nothing too complex, that's for sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SM25T Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 Did you go to a knowledgeable and understanding MOT station .... or a high street Kwik Fit type. You know the correct answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SM25T Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 BlatChat clock is an hour behind .... is it still winter ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Stewart Posted April 17, 2015 Author Share Posted April 17, 2015 I went to a Blatchat recommended friendly MOT station..... The signs were good good when i saw a BSA bike and a mk2 Cortina in the workshop! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SM25T Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 Maybe you got a new boy that woke up on a different planet that day ? I would go back and talk to them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Stewart Posted April 17, 2015 Author Share Posted April 17, 2015 He certainly wasn't a new boy!Is a factory built car still considered a "kit car"? I'll give them a call later and pack the laptop just in case! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SM25T Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 I think the date rules all doesn't it ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drumster Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 Jon,Yes I have experience of this.My 7 is a 1993 Supersprint and whilst it was in it's original condition with a 1700 x/flow it was only ever subjected to a smoke test as you say under 7.3 of the manual. When I replaced the engine in 2010 with a brand new Zetec it was still tested on smoke only as the manual states: Vehicles fitted with a different engine must be tested to the requirements of whichever is older, the engine or the vehicle. e.g. A 1995 car fitted with a 1991 engine (of whatever make), test to 1991 standards for emission purposes. Note: The onus is on the vehicle presenter to prove engine age. Therefore my '93 car with 2010 engine is tested under '93 kit car rules.In the 16 years I've owned mine I've never really had an issue at MOT time, but it has helped on a couple of occassions to go armed with the flowchart in 7.3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Stewart Posted April 17, 2015 Author Share Posted April 17, 2015 I'll be taking a copy of this with me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drumster Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 That's the one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Stewart Posted April 17, 2015 Author Share Posted April 17, 2015 I spoke with the garage this morning and i've been told it won't be a problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SM25T Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 Good. Shame it had to be in the first place ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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