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By Valsp
#73261
Its not specifically mentioned in the testers manual but there is an all embracing proviso that "It is considered best practice to advise the vehicle presenter of:

ï‚§ any items which are near to, but which have not yet reached the point
of test failure
ï‚§ any peculiarities of the vehicle identified during the inspection
ï‚§ any defects on non-testable items which are found during the
inspection procedure.

These defects should be recorded on the appropriate documentation.

However it is a requirement of most insurance policies that you have to notify the insurers of any modification to the vehicle and in the unlikely event that they discovered the removal of the kill switch it might cause some difficulty

A copy of the testers manual is available on line here-

https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/s ... es-1-2.pdf
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By Scalyback
#73268
I dn't klnow about valve lifters, but Tornado has a decompression lever, but it does not stop the engine when the throttle is jammed open!

By Tim NZ
#73271
But, if Oil leaks will/can effect a MOT Fail?


How can there be any old brit bikes/cars still on the road? ;-)




At one time I had a similar issues with my '57 Singer. I was informed that both the front and rear crank seals needed replacing!?


Problem is, there are no crankshaft crank seals to replace; the oil 'slingers' were designed to 'minimise' oil leakage! So said the workshop manual.

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By Leon Novello
#73272
Tim: What happens with old motorcycles with exposed rocker gear which sprays oil all over the rider`s trousers?

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