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Class 7 MoT tests
Jimbo:
It's now almost certain that my 110 Td5 HD is going to require a Class 7 MoT rather than the usual Class 4. I've read lots of stuff on t'interweb, and asked questions on here - and even emailed VOSA, and basically, unless I can get the unladen weight (aka kerb weight) below 2040kgs, it will be going Class 7.
The LR spec sheet states that a 110 Hard Top with heavy duty suspension weighs in at 1935kgs - but you've got to add my galvanised monster winch bumber and hydraulic winch (and tank, and oil etc) to that weight - and there's no way that all that lot weighs less than 105kgs (the winch is 90kgs without the cable !!!!!!!!!!!)
I am going to find a friendly weighbridge and get it weighed, but I reckon on it being well over the 2040kgs cut-off point.
So, my question is this.........does the Class 7 test involve anything more than a Class 4 - or is it just for bigger/heavier vehicles ?
Jim (now looking for Class 7 testing stations :roll: )
paul_humphreys:
You will get away with a CLASS 4 MOT as its the weight on the logbook that counts.
Paul
Jimbo:
But it says 3500kgs (revenue weight) on the V5.......... :?
Jim
Sharpshooter:
I have just MOT'd my 110.
It is infact a Class 5 not 7. This means the axles are rated at 3050kg, and not the usual 3000kg. The only real difference is it is about £3 more expensive.
I asked why it is what it is, and the MOT man said, they are just like it. Heavier payload.
Hope this helps. :)
By the way, mine went straight through. 1984 110. :D
Jimbo:
--- Quote from: "sharpshooter" ---I have just MOT'd my 110.
It is infact a Class 5 not 7. This means the axles are rated at 3050kg, and not the usual 3000kg. The only real difference is it is about £3 more expensive.
I asked why it is what it is, and the MOT man said, they are just like it. Heavier payload.
Hope this helps. :)
By the way, mine went straight through. 1984 110. :D
--- End quote ---
Oh bu**er, more confusion - the VOSA|man said unless the unladen weight is below 2040kgs (which mine can't be), then it's a Class 7
Jim
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