Blatman Posted January 24, 2003 Share Posted January 24, 2003 1. What is on the log book that indicates it's an 'amateur build' FWIW, both my home built cars say "Built from parts" on the log book. One car is a Q, the other is registered with the plate from the donor. Both cars are visible smoke test only, BUT both cars pre-date SVA. 2. What are the regs for my 1997 Factory-built Zetec running on carbs? The "Factory Build" is the grey area, although 1997 pre-dates SVA, IIRC...........so visible smoke test only, I reckon...........Click the Blatchat link, 'cos it makes for an interesting read. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
furtive Posted January 24, 2003 Share Posted January 24, 2003 I know an MOT station in East London that doesn't even need to test your cars emissions *cough* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adhawkins Posted January 24, 2003 Share Posted January 24, 2003 Click the Blatchat link, 'cos it makes for an interesting read. I found a couple of links in other threads. Both were interesting, but in-conclusive... Might give the previous owner a bell and see what he says... Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blatman Posted January 24, 2003 Share Posted January 24, 2003 Why not bell the Factory..........01384 400077...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil W Posted January 24, 2003 Share Posted January 24, 2003 I have just received a nice e-mail from the Vehicle Inspectorate which says this "if the V5 document says built from parts ie amature built the MOT test is visible smoke only.If the V5 does not say this then it is down to the individual to prove the age of the engine and then the relevant emissions test has to be met . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glen_I Posted January 24, 2003 Share Posted January 24, 2003 Andy If you struggle to get someone sensible to do a MOT then let me know, i am a tester and i am only in Newbury, not to far away, (hope its not urgent brake tester broke today, so not sure when it will be sorted ) Glen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adhawkins Posted January 27, 2003 Share Posted January 27, 2003 Andy If you struggle to get someone sensible to do a MOT then let me know, i am a tester and i am only in Newbury, not to far away, (hope its not urgent brake tester broke today, so not sure when it will be sorted ) Glen. Where in Newbury are you Glen? I work in Newbury, on Greenham Road, near(ish) the racecourse. Got my log book through over the weekend (finally). It says 'Kit car - built from parts' on it. Does that mean any tester who knows the regs should test this based on the smoke test? Is that what you'd do Glen? Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveF Posted January 31, 2003 Share Posted January 31, 2003 Andy If you're looking for a Westie friendly MOT in Warrington - try Black Bear garage in Station Road, Latchford (next to Jim Jeffries Tyres new place - near to the A50 swing bridge) I've MOTd mine there a couple of times with no problems (apart from needing an extra plate on the ramp to make sure the sump cleared it ). The guy who owns it (Barry) is an ex Lotus racing mechanic , also owns Vernon motors (other side of Latchford) and runs a very tasty XK120 replica with a 4.2 V12 in it Steve P.S. if you're passing pop in for tea & bicuits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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