xillent Posted February 16, 2007 Posted February 16, 2007 1st MOT due. The garage are asking for the car weight. i've done a search and got some info but was wondering if one of you chaps with a Speedsport has had a had their MOT and what weight you used? Also, it may be a daft question, i don't expect the vehicle to fail, but is it better to err on the high side wrt weight? Quote
Bluerallye Posted February 16, 2007 Posted February 16, 2007 I have a live axled SE and they asked the weight but i didn't know exactly so they said 'OK, we'll put it down at a ton', I did protest and pointed out that my 106 Rallye comes in at 860kgs but he just said 'let's see what happens'. Sailed through anyway but i did get it weighed shortly after down at the recycling plant and it came out at 530'ish kgs. Although almost doubling the weight was probably a bit more than erring on the heavy side! Quote
xillent Posted February 16, 2007 Author Posted February 16, 2007 Yes, i took at trip over to the local recycle place to get it weighed and it's shut down. pants! i'll need to find another. cheers Quote
Kevin Wood Posted February 16, 2007 Posted February 16, 2007 I'd go for around 650 kg if it's in reasonably lardy spec with spare wheel, tank of fuel, tool kit, weather gear, screen, wipers, heater, etc. If it's had any of the above removed reduce estimate accordingly. Why do they need to know? I've never been asked. Kevin Quote
Toby Mack Posted February 16, 2007 Posted February 16, 2007 The new computerised MOT needs a car weight to calculate brake efficiency. When I first got mine done like this they chose the lightest car on their chart which, iirc, was an elise at 850ish kg. not a problem even if it was 40% high. Toby edit: PS. I weighed my 1990 SE (xflow engined) at 580kg. Quote
xillent Posted February 16, 2007 Author Posted February 16, 2007 Well, just back from getting her weighed in. She's 640 kg. Value was slightly more with driver!! thanks for your help. Quote
nikpro Posted February 16, 2007 Posted February 16, 2007 The new computerised MOT needs a car weight to calculate brake efficiency. When I first got mine done like this they chose the lightest car on their chart which, iirc, was an elise at 850ish kg. not a problem even if it was 40% high. Toby edit: PS. I weighed my 1990 SE (xflow engined) at 580kg. God that's high for an Elise as well - they are 735kgs without driver. Quote
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