mikeyb13
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Reversing light is not a testable item so it doesnt need to work for mot
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Ive got an after market alarm with remote starter on my d1 and it locks the doors when I press the brake and unlocks when i turn the engine off, its an anti hijacking feature that is standard on lots of alarms/starters these days.
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Aslong as they are all the same size and type on each axel ie: ATs at front and MTs at back and they are legal then they should pass
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This morning at work a modified disco pulled into our yard at work asking when the parts factor that is on our grounds was opening, I told him about 15 mins and he said he would be back. About 20 mins later he along with another disco and 2 defenders pulled into the yard, took up about half a dozen spaces and half blocked the access. Everyone got out of the vehicles and stood around chatting while a couple of them went to get a water pump for the disco. I could see the boss was getting abit annoyed that they were there but he didnt say anything, until ............ 1 of them decided to take a leak by the side of his disco
. Why do people do this? T**ts like these are the reason people with modified 4x4s are so hated in Wales. 
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£2500 starting bid ??????? http://www.ebay.co.u...=item20c34f1dd8
I thought traybacks had some sort of .................... tray at the back
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It doesnt matter what petrol engine it has! If it has 7 seats it doesnt need a full emissions test it only needs a basic emissions test therefore your statment is false.
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Read the bottom left for the definition of a passenger vehicle
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If it came with a cat/cats from the factory then yes it needs them for the MOT and disco are tested in class 4 just like any other "people carrier" type vehicle.
Class 4... Cars, including 3 wheeled vehicles more than 450kg unladen weight, Taxis, Minibuses and Ambulances up to 12 passenger seats, Goods Vehicles not exceeding 3000kg Design Gross Weight (DGW), Motor Caravans and Dual Purpose Vehicles
Yes they are class 4 but a 7 seat vehicle is NOT classed as a passenger vehicle therefore only needs basic emissions test the same as if you present a vehicle running on lpg. Also just because a vehicle left the factory with a cat fitted it doesnt mean it needs it for mot, if it doesnt require a full cat test it doesnt need a cat.
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I used the emission tester at work and adjusted it while it was on the machine
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There is an adjustment screw on the Maf. its hidden under a round metal bung
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Does this have a big effect on emmisions?
Yes it does. If its a 7 seater its not classed as a passenger vehicle and only needs a basic emissions test not a cat test.
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Is it a 7 seater?
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Mot regs and police regs are 2 different things. On spark ignition vehicles that need a full emissions test need a visual check for a fitted cat, if its not there it fails. Compression ignition vehicles have a smoke density test not a full emissions test therefore do not require a check for the cat. The mot guide method of inspection doesnt even mention a cat in the compression ignition emission section therefore its not a testable item.
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Only a 13 pin socket needs the electrics testing. A 7 pin socket only needs checking for condition and security
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Diesel vehicles are not subject to a full emmissions test therefore do not require a cat to be present for mot even if it was fitted when manufactured.
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I have one of these at work:
I didnt pay anywhere near that price from my local tool bloke but its the best bit of kit I've bought in along time. I used to use one of the clamp type that you have for on car work but it was a pain. These new ones are realy simple and you cant make a mistake with them.
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Thanks JeffR, I'll definately try that.
I was wondering if it is the cheap Clarke tool also. When it clamps the pipe I am left with a gap even when tight, and then when forming the flare I have a little lip on the reverse which probably doesn't help.
This is the one that was leaking a lot, and I remade it.
The pipe you are using is 3/16 and you have the pipe in the 5/8 hole that is why it is not clamping tight and leaving a gap.
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I posted up the page from the mot book on here a few weeks ago, if you look through my previous posts there is a thread about it.
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This is the page from the new manual being released 1/1/2012
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Just had a quick read in the new guide and it says that if the vehicle qualifies for a full cat test it must have one fitted, but diesels have a smoke test not an emissions test so I would say the changes dont affect diesels.
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Catalytic converters were made mandatory in the UK for all new cars from 1st January 1993 and the new mot guide states that a cat missing when it was fitted as standard is reason for rejection
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I dont know much about freelanders but as far as im aware the eml light flashes when there is a major problem like a multiple misfire then goes off. I would start by checking the usual suspects (plugs, leads and coil packs).
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I would like to try some off road days but most of them are too far from where I live and driving there in my v8i auto will cost a fortune, also if i do some major damage its a long way to be towed home.
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Thanks Paul I'll look into it.
Reversing Light MOT do i need one?
in Defender Forum (1983 - 2016)
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It doesnt need to work. Its not even turned on during the mot test.