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TDi90:
ooooh, the time has come for my first MOT!! how exciting! not.
right so i need to book it in ASAP but my question is... how do i prepare....?

someone told me to run her hard before i get there to pass the emissions test... is this true?
any other tipps?
AFAIK she is in perfect condition... if a little muddy :) should i get her spik and spank first?
Rob

smo:
Diesels dont have emissions tests, they do have smoke tests and yes, a good hard run before can help to clear her out, as can a bottle of diesel injector cleaner the week before :)

EDIT: dont take her in muddy, they can refuse to test a mucky vehicle.

muddydisco:
It's still classed has a emissions check. Get your self some forte' diesel treatment best on the market. Replace the fuel filter and put that in neat and give it a run.

TDi90:
what happens if they fail on emmissions?
R

L90OOK:
Don't bother running her hard unless it is going straight into the emissions...it could be left for a while before they test it!
Give the underneath a pressure wash & clear all the junk out of the vehicle.
They can refuse to test if they can't get to all seats, seat belts & if it is too dirty underneath!!
Make sure all the basics are working, lights, horn, wipers, washers, No.plate intact, windscreen not crack/chipped, tyres legal etc... If the spare is not legal take it off...it's not required for MOT.
Remeber they can test vehicles upto one month before the due date & post date it for 12 months after original date i.e. giving upto 13 months MOT.

Let us know how it fairs...good luck :wink:

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