My punto 1997, 55sx 1.1 failed its MOT on emissions (and other things) managed to get a repair centre fix the other falts, which has costs £230 parts + fitting. Fail sheet says failed on emissions after 2cd idle test, but doesn't give a reading and he didn't give me a test print out. Put it this way, it can't be that bad because I've seen other punto with visual emissions twice than what mine have been giving out...
My dad has recommended some things to try and scrape it through the retest on emissions, otherwise it would be a waste of £230, does anyone else have any other tips to add to the following:
- Add redex (baught a small bottle) (is this enough or do i need more?)
- Check, clean and or replace spark plugs if necessary?
- Have baught a new air filter that has been fitted by the repair centre
- Fill tank to quarter
- Take car for drive on motorway (any advice on how long to drive for and how fast?)
- Keep engine warm when arriving for re-test and keep it running
Anyone got any other advice ? don't want to fail a re-test that another £50 down the drain! :bang:
My dad has recommended some things to try and scrape it through the retest on emissions, otherwise it would be a waste of £230, does anyone else have any other tips to add to the following:
- Add redex (baught a small bottle) (is this enough or do i need more?)
- Check, clean and or replace spark plugs if necessary?
- Have baught a new air filter that has been fitted by the repair centre
- Fill tank to quarter
- Take car for drive on motorway (any advice on how long to drive for and how fast?)
- Keep engine warm when arriving for re-test and keep it running
Anyone got any other advice ? don't want to fail a re-test that another £50 down the drain! :bang: