August 2013
Hi,
My car has failed its MOT on emissions
& to quote the salesman/owner "It needs a new engine"
That seems a bit vague to me...
These are the readings
FAST IDLE
CO_______ 0.75______FAIL (MOT Limit 0.30)
HC_______ 158______pass
Lambda ___1.030_____FAIL (MOT limit 1.030..just on limit)
SECOND FAST IDLE
CO_______ 0.78______FAIL (MOT Limit 0.30)
HC_______ 122______pass
Lambda ___1.030_____FAIL (MOT limit 1.030..just on limit)
NATURAL IDLE
CO_______ 0.89______FAIL (MOT Limit 0.50)
What do you reckon?
I wouldn't mind having a tinker....but I can get another for £500 with 12 mths MOT
and scrap this one for £120
ps I have notcied recently that there is a small puff of blue smoke after idling at traffic lights...don't know if that is relevant ?
Thanks
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