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I would definitely use that as evidence!

Thanks @Mark19691. It's fair to say that other than a bit of tweaking and setting the rear camber, you did most of the job. Your gess-string-stimation was spot on and well above what many monkeys in quick fit will achieve. Allways a pleasure when the car works with you instead of against you. Pleased the result has been satisfying

Visited @Maurici- CleaR Motorsport today for an alignment on my SEiW, after fitting wide track front suspension and replacing rear rose joints. Pleased to say the car now drives like i had expected. Car is very stable at speed now, no wandering around, turn in/direction change is much more crisp and settles into corner nice. Looking forward to getting on track with it now👍

Hi ,if i remember correctly there is a date stamp on the near side of the block ,mine is 1990,this should help .

Is in both forms, app for smarthphone (free but with adv etc) , or unit (few different to choose from with or wihout screen etc, some additional functions etc - https://www.sklep.yanosik.pl/urzadzenia-Yanosik ). I prefer one device for one job rather, than many apps working all at onetime at one smartphone . Also that way one never forget to start app, as device starts on ignition - instal and forget . Oh, and I bought mine on promotions - with liftime data transmission to every unit I have, so would be a sin not to use I think its similar to App "Waze", but Yanosik here has much larger community, therefore is more acurate and its harder to miss a speed patrol etc. And is more convenient to use thanks to separate devices only for this job.

Just out of interest I used chatGpt to generate an engine summary using all the parts numbers on the head block and bearing caps and it came up with this…C20XE_Engine_Summary.pdf

RTFM Kingy 🤣

Are you making the most of retirement 🫣🤪

Has to be one of the worst designs ever. Good news it was still in one piece and no debris in the oil, but changing that belt must have been a massive job - well done.

Wet belt change on my transit motorhome. Thankful that there were zero signs of deterioration and associated debris Old belt. Oli pump gauze clean as a whistle! New belt and tensioner fitted.

Please explain how this benefits me…

Surely not!

Yep. it really is that simple.

I was at Piper Cams and Exhausts today collecting something non-Westfield related but absolutely stunning!! These items jumped into my car and mugged my credit card on the way... Fast road cams, vernier pulleys and followers for a Silvertop Zetec... should let a few more ponies out... Just have to work out how you fit and time them in now...

Thanks Martyn for all your help on this!

Fair enough. It had escaped me that you had that background 😁

Exactly, what do you know 😂 I'll ask a load of random people on the internet!

My advice is given as an MOT tester, MOT tester trainer, MOT manager, MOT manager trainer, and 50 years of MOT experience!

Thanks David I’m willing to try almost anything!

There's been a long standing thread on piston heads, "ask an mot tester" or somesuch, where mot testers answer unusual mot queries, usually pretty helpfully. You could maybe head over there and ask how you can deal with this. https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&f=23&t=1828627&p=158 David

I'll have the wheel nuts! Regards Simon

Autocross-season has started.

Yanosik, isn't that an app as opposed to a bit of hardware?

Thanks Martyn The tester in question did ask me to provide the SVA certificate to clarify the engine fitted (which I don’t have) he said I could get a duplicate copy or even have another SVA test done as it would only cost me £30!? If I was to appeal the decision is it likely DVSA would apply a ruling in my favour and then could I use this as evidence going forward for future MOTs? ( it would be nice to have an easy long term solution to this so I don’t have to keep arguing the point every year) many thanks

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!