Took the Trials Panda for its MOT today (think it's been off the road for a few years before I got it). I'd done a lot of work over the last month or so (brakes, welding, lights, hazards, windscreen, horn, removing 100kg ballast(!), exhaust and manifold leaks, headlight repair).
Well.............it failed, but only on 3 things, and none of them were things I worked on. So I see that as a virtual pass. Failure sheet:
- Rear tyres incorrectly fitted (they may be directional, didn't check). Easy to swap.
- Driver's seat insecure (this was a surprise - to check on daylight)
- Emissions.
Now the emissions will be a challenge. The car is a 93 Parade but has a 1242 Punto injection engine fitted. Injection warning light goes out OK. Have changed air filter and will give a general service, but otherwise what should I focus on? Garage suggested Cat may be goosed (great turn of phrase). I may have a spare but it will mean redesigning exhaust. Any ideas before I go there?
Thanks
David
Well.............it failed, but only on 3 things, and none of them were things I worked on. So I see that as a virtual pass. Failure sheet:
- Rear tyres incorrectly fitted (they may be directional, didn't check). Easy to swap.
- Driver's seat insecure (this was a surprise - to check on daylight)
- Emissions.
Now the emissions will be a challenge. The car is a 93 Parade but has a 1242 Punto injection engine fitted. Injection warning light goes out OK. Have changed air filter and will give a general service, but otherwise what should I focus on? Garage suggested Cat may be goosed (great turn of phrase). I may have a spare but it will mean redesigning exhaust. Any ideas before I go there?
Thanks
David