Got my 200tdi 90 MOT'd today - initially failed on:-
Lockstop adjustment allowing tyres to foul the front shocks
Couple of holes in the Swiss cheese that is my chassis
Exhaust not allowing Probe to be inserted - its a big side exit jobby.
Welded the holes, adjusted the lock stops and probe found a way to stay in the exhaust - Bingo! Pass.
But tester then listed two advisories, one of which not featuring on initial fail - get this:-
"Warning - in my opinion the vehicle is dangerous to drive because of....
1) Tyres protrude beyond Wheelarch
2) Exhaust outlet liable to cause offence to other road users or pedestrians *DANGEROUS* "
The tyres protrude by 20mm from perpendicular line from edge of wheelarch eyebrow to face of sidewall.
The exhaust is a silenced big bore outlet on passenger rear quarter panel 125mm above OEM position.
The question is, is the tester being a cock?
I have my ticket so don't really care - unless the advisories carry any weight with insurers/cops.
Guess this may be evidence of 'interpretation' of the new rules - and he was a cyclist apparently....
Lockstop adjustment allowing tyres to foul the front shocks
Couple of holes in the Swiss cheese that is my chassis
Exhaust not allowing Probe to be inserted - its a big side exit jobby.
Welded the holes, adjusted the lock stops and probe found a way to stay in the exhaust - Bingo! Pass.
But tester then listed two advisories, one of which not featuring on initial fail - get this:-
"Warning - in my opinion the vehicle is dangerous to drive because of....
1) Tyres protrude beyond Wheelarch
2) Exhaust outlet liable to cause offence to other road users or pedestrians *DANGEROUS* "
The tyres protrude by 20mm from perpendicular line from edge of wheelarch eyebrow to face of sidewall.
The exhaust is a silenced big bore outlet on passenger rear quarter panel 125mm above OEM position.
The question is, is the tester being a cock?
I have my ticket so don't really care - unless the advisories carry any weight with insurers/cops.
Guess this may be evidence of 'interpretation' of the new rules - and he was a cyclist apparently....