David P Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 (edited) All was going well until the Tester informed me it had failed the emissions test. I noticed he was revving the engine @ 4k yet his machine was only indicating 3k so I pointed this out to him, yet he informed me that if the computer said said it was 3k then it was 3k and my rev counter was wrong, he then continued to inform me that the computer said it was a 4 cylinder car of unknown origin and and also the chassis numbers didn't match so my car was a 'ringer'. I informed him that it was a 6 cylinder engine and asked the Herbert to count the plug leads if he didn't believe me, but his answer was, if the computer says it has 4 cylinders, then it had 4 cylinders! At this juncture I ran out of patience and informed him that he was a Thick Vagina! Cutting the rant short, the database has it's knickers in a twist and I need to go back with the logbook and the emissions info because they are too thick to perform the task they are paid for. Somewhere on here someone printed out the computer screen view of the emission details and stuck it in his car for the benefit of dipsticks, I have searched but not found this, does anyone know where that post is hiding please? Edited May 30, 2012 by David P (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Lol a gour cylinder becuz the computer says so. im glad we have mechanics in our garages and not lemons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Think i'd just go somewhere else Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David P Posted May 30, 2012 Author Share Posted May 30, 2012 (edited) Next time I will, but they have my £49 and I want my Certificate. They have been fine on previous visits, but recently they have made the Old Chap redundant and replaced him with a cheaper and remarkably thick Young Buck. Edited May 30, 2012 by David P (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraDan24 Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 (edited) I didn't think the Supra was in the emissions database? Here's a sticky about MOT questions, i'm sure i read some info on the emissions in here. http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?214650-MOT-questions-and-queries-answered Edited May 30, 2012 by SupraDan24 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Shane_ Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Embarass him, print out the spec of the supra and plaster them all over the MOT place and if people ask what you are doing just say you are educating the mechanics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straightsix Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 (edited) Computer says no..... When I took mine for test I informed the tester that it would need a basic emissions test as he would not find the chassis number in his database. He said that the N/A engine wouldn't be but as I had replaced it with a Lexus V8 then that engine would be in their database and would need to comply. I wished him best of luck in finding all that from the chassis number (what they have to check) and left it with him. When I picked the car up, it had flown through and emissions were 0.21% CO at idle with no cats fitted. Needn't have worried - better than my N/A was with two cats in place! Edited May 30, 2012 by straightsix (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David P Posted May 30, 2012 Author Share Posted May 30, 2012 (edited) Embarass him, print out the spec of the supra and plaster them all over the MOT place and if people ask what you are doing just say you are educating the mechanics No point in that, he's so thick he can barely read and can only count up to 4. The post I am searching shows the computer screen with the info, someone printed this out and stuck it to his dash. Edited May 30, 2012 by David P (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David P Posted May 30, 2012 Author Share Posted May 30, 2012 [ATTACH=CONFIG]152577[/ATTACH] Computer says no..... Perfect. I will print him one of those too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David P Posted May 30, 2012 Author Share Posted May 30, 2012 Found it. http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?261289-Just-failed-MOT-emissions-advice-needed&p=3287718&viewfull=1#post3287718 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 my co is at .9% at idle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David P Posted May 31, 2012 Author Share Posted May 31, 2012 Returned today with a copy of the page linked above and the Certificate was issued. I recommend all N/A owners take a copy of that page with you for your MOT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubersonic Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 It is somewhat worrying that a "mechanic" who hasn't bothered to read a couple of pages (which contain flowcharts, not even text walls) on how to operate a machine that basically consists of pressing a few buttons in the right order is also allowed to work on peoples breaking systems/etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David P Posted June 1, 2012 Author Share Posted June 1, 2012 [ATTACH=CONFIG]152577[/ATTACH] Computer says no..... Thicker is cheaper and this say's it all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewOW Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 I didn't think the Supra was in the emissions database? Here's a sticky about MOT questions, i'm sure i read some info on the emissions in here. http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?214650-MOT-questions-and-queries-answered The Supra is in the database, and if it came from the factory with a CAT, then it must have one in to pass the high emissions test. If it doesn't it's a fail. Luckily I still had my 2nd CAT hanging around at home, so was able to get it through, but the rules are very tight these days, and that's from my very friendly local MOT garage too. On the plus side though, if you have a JSpec with HIDs (no dildos) they pass without a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David P Posted June 1, 2012 Author Share Posted June 1, 2012 (edited) The Supra is in the database Where?16th Edition Emissions Data Version 1 Section 2 (1).csv Edited June 1, 2012 by David P (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubersonic Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 Where? Here: http://www.vosa.gov.uk/vosa/images/16th%20Edition%20Emissions%20Data%20Version%201%20Section%201.csv Your link was the one for 4x4's and MPV's I think, as said earlier the database only has data for the JZA80 chassis with 2JZ-GTE engine hence why N/A's have an easier time of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David P Posted June 1, 2012 Author Share Posted June 1, 2012 (edited) Thanks for the link to the correct page. But there's no 2JZA80-GE N/A Supra there though either. Which confirms that printing off the flow chart and that page will save a lot of N/A owners MOT emissions hassle. Edited June 1, 2012 by David P (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skylinekid Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 my tester just put the probe in the exhaust of another car when i take any of my own in lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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