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That is mostly correct. Just a couple of points:- 1. It is always the presenters responsibility to prove criteria affecting the test ie. what engine was fitted at IVA? 2. Following the flow chart will direct the tester to ask what age of engine was fitted at IVA, and if it were pre 1st Aug 1995, then a non-CAT test is required. With regards to point number 1, as this is a kit car, who could give irrefutable evidence of what engine was fitted and what age of engine? As a tester, what can I ask for, a letter from the original builder? I could write that for you, or anyone could, it is not really valid is it? What I'm saying here is that it is unreasonable to apply a strict burden of proof when there is so much scope for doubt. When talking to other test stations just be confident in stating that the engine fitted is pre 95 and it was fitted at IVA. If they are resistant, try another one! Don't forget that you can ask for the reasons why you are being refused/declined a test to be put in writing on a CT30 form. This can be appealed via a VT17 form with DVSA to get a ruling on it. Once you start mentioning the appeal details most test stations start cooperating!

two different people! Carl does have an FW tub!

Usual time and place, this Thursday, the Golden Pheasant, Plumley; 7.00pm if eating, otherwise around 7.30pm. See you there!

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Garden hose not included.

Thanks so much Martyn and everyone for your help with this, so just to clarify if I talk to another MOT station show them the V5c to highlight no emissions standards or special notes are listed on it so they are forced to use the flowchart to the point where there is no exact match on the car in the EGA or Emissions book so they have to do a non cat test? Also when it comes to the debate on the engine age the manual doesn’t actually say that either me or the tester has to prove the age of the engine either! Is this correct? many thanks all much appreciated

Monthly meet for a natter and a pint, usual venue, The Crown Inn Bridport DT6 4AX from 19.30. Usual informal format, come and go as you please.

Have a great day @Wilfman 🍺🎂

Hi, I am interested in the steering wheel. PM sent. Thanks

The fw tank will not suit a zk bodied car - in case you were thinking of using one.

Yes..glad it didn't end up in barriers! Yes was the near side..I guess gets most load however least amount of kerbs.. now trying to find a good quality replacement..

Wow, sounds like a lucky escape. Shame it ruined your track day. Out of interest, was it the near side rear that failed? Curious as all circuits (except Bedford?) in the uk are clockwise…

Hi Roger’s what size is the FW tank please ?

I’ve got two available. Standard ZK from a megabusa and FW from a megablade. Drop me a PM if you are still after one. Cheers Jez

Greg I'm more than happy to pay for the postage for the switch. I don't need the spanner thanks as I have a comprehensive tool kit. Payment could be a minor problem as I'm in USA for the next few weeks. I've emailed you to confirm and organise payment. Bob

Some pics from today.

As the title As the weather is good just fancy a mega s2000 What you got

Installed another device on my Road Westfield dashboard ( its very "busy" dashboard... no place for next devices or gauges or screens...) - Yanosik. Dont know if there is a similar device in UK - it shows and tells warnings in case of police with radar (with distance to them) , or standing radar (speed trap?) or accidend in front, or police with radar in non-signed car, or roadworks, traffic etc ahead etc etc. Got in in all cars, saves a lot of money

I will go on the hunt for cake in Borneo just to keep up with the Westfield tradition of eating cake.

Enjoy your little trip away.

Generally, DVSA will not offer advice over the phone, they will only point to the MOT manual and MOT guide. The only way to get clarification is to appeal a fail or complain about a refusal to test by completing a VT17 and sending it to DVSA.

I first registered my car in March 98, ahead of the introduction of SVA and cat tests, so have always been visible smoke only. Despite this, a new test station this year were still insistent I needed a cat test - I guess we're becoming such unusual cases we're all going to need to carry copies of the flowchart/online tester handbook and V5 at MOT time.

I would make contact with the DVSA and ask them for clarification on this matter. The car has clearly been tested with the details you have in the past so I suspect the garage you have taken this to is not fully up to speed with how to do this, or is fearful of getting it wrong and being picked up. I have found in the past if you get hold of the right person you can clear most things up and a letter confirming this will make your life so much easier going forward.

Testing to the V5 special notes value is very easy, but DVLA have a habit of missing this vital information from the V5. When my car was transferred into my name, the IVA emissions note were shown. I mislaid the V5 so ordered a replacement. I didn't check at the time and only recently noticed that the emissions notes are now missing! DVLA are the root cause of a lot of these problems! Possibly during change of ownership V5 updates. FWIW I have found my original V5 now, with the notes on.

It was super annoying but luckily only had me off the road for 2 weeks.