mot time (lincoln area)

[trevtubby]

If it\'s already been tested in this country the database WILL pick up the vehicle.  Only in rare occasions does this not happen, ie if it\'s been on a SORN for a while or a fresh import.

Advise the tester that the fact that it has FD3S (Or the incorrect FD35 on most V5C\'s) shows that this is an imported car and the fact that it hasn\'t got
two cats like the UK version.   It\'s a shame V5C\'s don\'t show cars as being imports, would make life sooooooo much easier.

Dave
Thames Valley MOTs

I`ll need some sort of written letter from mazda I think to show to him, as he was being a bit of an arse about it.
But even if I can prove its an import, does that then mean it shouldnt have to go through the Fast Idle test? As thats what it failed on?

Also what exactly do I tinker with on the power fc to lower the emissions? I dont want to mess anything up

[rx7veilside]

swallow the 40.00 quid and go seomewhere else it isnt worth the hassle cos he isnt going to take kindly to u telling him his job

[trevtubby]

yeah, your probably right.

I`ll make sure I ask the mot station about this issue before I book it in though. i`ll try that place G@NDY mentioned, and hope for the best.

bloody mot`s....grrr lol

[rx7veilside]

you only need the 3.5co test but without a cat you will need to alter the apexi unless they are rex friendly

[trevtubby]

Trev take it to prestige vehicle imports in helpringham (near sleaford) its where i take mine and its never even gone near an emission tester. the number is 01529421615 :Thumbs-up :wiggle

Is there anyone in particular I need to ask for when I call these up mate? Do I just be honest and say I need an MOT which doesnt include a emission test? Surely if they dont know me they`ll tell me to shove it lol

[G@NDY]

His name is dennis, and its nothing illegal matey. just knows how to bend the rules.:yes

[trevtubby]

ok cool, thanks. i`ll give them a ring tomorrow

[trevtubby]

all sorted, decided to ring VOSA myself and find out whats what. Spoke to a lovely sounding lady, and she confirmed that my car does not need to have the fast idle test.

All it needed was the non-cat test..which it passed  

So just been down to the garage to share this info, and the mot tester thought I was talking crap so rang VOSA himself, only to come back 10 mins later with his tale firmly between his legs and handed me my shiney new MOT certificate.

:3gears-rh

[David Nock (RIP)]

all sorted, decided to ring VOSA myself and find out whats what. Spoke to a lovely sounding lady, and she confirmed that my car does not need to have the fast idle test.

All it needed was the non-cat test..which it passed  

So just been down to the garage to share this info, and the mot tester thought I was talking crap so rang VOSA himself, only to come back 10 mins later with his tale firmly between his legs and handed me my shiney new MOT certificate.

:3gears-rh

Have you got a phone no. for this VOSA? I\'ve got an FB with peculiar problems which I\'d like emissions test advice on. Hope you can oblige.

[David Nock (RIP)]

all sorted, decided to ring VOSA myself and find out whats what. Spoke to a lovely sounding lady, and she confirmed that my car does not need to have the fast idle test.

All it needed was the non-cat test..which it passed  

So just been down to the garage to share this info, and the mot tester thought I was talking crap so rang VOSA himself, only to come back 10 mins later with his tale firmly between his legs and handed me my shiney new MOT certificate.

:3gears-rh

Have you got a phone no. for this VOSA? I\'ve got an FB with peculiar problems which I\'d like emissions test advice on. Hope you can oblige.

[trevtubby]

08706060440

[David Nock (RIP)]

Thanks for that.

[David Nock (RIP)]

Have you got a phone no. for this VOSA? I\'ve got an FB with peculiar problems which I\'d like emissions test advice on. Hope you can oblige.

Result! A similar (probably the same) lovely sounding lady at VOSA has given me the advice that I and my friendly MOT mechanic needed. We are emissions exempt!
Doesn\'t come up often but cars with very delayed registrations are classed as built - date not registration date for this kind of issue. I will need evidence but I\'ve got that. The lady also said my tester could ring her if he needed to! How about that.
Thanks Trevtubby:Thumbs-up

[trevtubby]

happy to help, glad you got it sorted