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It's still got the original 2.5 chip so it doesn't really idle at all well, ran it up to 3000rpm just fine. It sat and warmed up. One small fuel leak and a very loud noise from the new water pump :eep: the noise seems have have gone away.
Its amazing how smooth the engine feels. Had it on for 5 mines, went to tesco to get 5ltrs of fuel as the needle was all the way down, now its up a tiny bit. Ran it for another 10mins.
Well the hand brake was that the wire had come out the bolt holder thingy we made. So I milled a hole in the side through to the hole where the cable sits and Richard welded it in. No doubt we'll have to do the other side at some point too.
Good news it passed MOT emissions no problems today
Failed on the handbrake not working on one side though Need to see what's up with it.
I can't belive it's a whole year since your first outing to get your MOT!
People moan about getting an MOT on a kitcar, but I thnk it's really useful to get a second pair of eyes who sometimes spot things that go unnoticed like my balljoints.
I think the standard of the testers has improved over the last few years and now you get a very professional engineering inspection for your £40.
Your car is now one year old, happy birthday
Engine runs! 
Need to see what's up with it. 