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The MOT tester can enter the details manually into the system at the time of the MOT. They have done this for me on a couple of occasions for the same reasons as above.
As far as I am aware this is correct.
The tester must MOT the vehicle presented to him for the test and alter the details on the computer accordingly.
If this is done correctly DVLA will usually contacts the registered keeper after the MOT test to confirm and will request full details of any modification carried out.
This is where a lot of incorrectly registered kit car owners get into problems with DVLA.
However, as your car is registered correctly with DVLA this will not be an issue.
When I was regularly converting Citroen 2CV to 3 wheeler this was always a problem, presenting a trike for MOT when the paperwork said is was car. .
Thanks Micky, I have talked to the tester who agrees now and will test the car tomorrow and alter the information on his system, so fingers crossed. It will be interesting to see what if anything he picks up
Good news today, MOT done, no registration issues and it only failed on the os rear brake, seems cylinder is seized.
So I view that as a success...
waiting for some bits from James Paddock then retest and drive off into the sunset.
Must remember to avoid roads with humps - only have 4 " ground clearance
Thinking about driving.... Wire wheels with tubes, no spare wheel. Does anyone know if the cans of tyre repair are any good with tubed tyres?????
Can't find any info on line, all the 'net chat is about repairing mountain bike tyres.
Tyre sealant is only supposed to be a 'get you home fix' or to the nearest tyre shop to buy a new one. Once you've used it you're supposed to replace the tyre as it can usually no longer be repaired and they don't recommend continuing to drive on it long-term, although I used it in a rear tyre on my Nissan about three years ago and haven't quite got round to replacing it yet so it's still in service.
I haven't tried it in a tubed wire wheel, but given how it works I'd say it would give you at least some chance of getting home and the chances are you'll never need it anyway. I always keep a breakdown service card under the driver's seat in my classics, though...
As Mr T says, maybe worth a go. One benefit (if it's in a tube) is that you won't have the bother of trying to get all the goo off the wheel afterwards.
I have used them in the passed and they seem to work OK.
It's worth remembering some breakdown services such as the "AA" will not recover you if you do not have a spare wheel.
As far as I am a were one of these types of repair agent will satisfy their requirement and they'll recover you if it fails to do the job.
Just make sure the can of sealant is in date.
After 9 years and 3 months here she is, new tonneau fitted, MOT tested, Taxed and road legal. Thanks to all for the help and advice over the years and the other projects that help you keep on going
no, the original black tonneau was an old spitfire one I had modified to fit and we used that as a pattern. I thought it deserved a new one, so my trim guy cut and sewed and I put in all the fixings.
Very pleased with the result. thanks for all comments
Well time to say farewell to the Spyder, another project is in the wings. Advertised on Ebay and got over 9000 views, 2 people to view but car was leaking fuel, so after carb rebuild and then finding out my new fuel pump was over pressure!!. Anyway all sorted now and driving well so we'll see what interest there is.
I had an instant offer of 9000euros form Denmark when I put it on Car and Classic but I would rather not go abroad with all the Brexit taxes etc now
" I had an instant offer of 9000euros form Denmark when I put it on Car and Classic but I would rather not go abroad with all the Brexit taxes etc now"
Any import charges would be at the buyers expense I would imagine.
After much messing around with offers from EBay, Belgium and the US, I have a firm offer form someone who has actually seen the car, so next week it's on with the Beetle project.
Turned out it was the "survivor" paint finish that was knocking the sale price, but I was never up for a £2k paint job All the best and thanks for the support and information guys, I'll keep my eyes on the forum as who knows what will follow the Beetle Mike
