JS2004 Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 (edited) Hey guys, Just had my '93 N/A in for an MOT and unfortunately it has failed on the following: 1) Front headlight pattern (I have HID's, was expecting this) 2) 2 x front shocks leaking - need replacing. Update on this - ive spoken to Toyota and Whifbitz. Toyota is £353.40, inc vat&del for 2x fronts. Whifbitz is 4 x Tein Street Basic coilovers for £444 inc VAT. Id like Whifbitz to fit them if I chose this option, but theyre a long way away from Hull! Do we have any reputable traders around the Yorkshire area who may be able to help me out?. I dont know if coilovers must be installed as a set of four, but im assuming that is the case. Also, no idea what benefit these bring over normal shocks? 3) Emissions - it was being tested as if it had a cat. Ive had problems in the past with this, and from memory it should be tested as if it doesnt have a cat because there is no UK version of the N/A engine.. is this correct?? (I didnt want to come across as rude, but its a problem I have every year) There is also an advisory which I am concerned about regarding the diff mounts. The garage advised one is missing.However, I spoke to Whifbitz and they advised that N/As only have three mounts, so one isnt missing. There is space for a fourth, but it is not needed on the N/A/ - so just incase anyone else has this I was looking for Steve Manleys number - found it, so adding it in, again for anyone elses convenience. 01865 291 300) So looks like I now have to decide whether I go with standard shocks or a set of coilovers. If coilovers, id be interested in knowing which traders / reputable garages who deal with supras are known around the Yorkshire area. Any advice / opinions here are appreciated! Edited June 26, 2015 by JS2004 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjy Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 Headlights - chuck some standard headlight bulbs in - Job done. Shock absorbers - TCB Parts. The NA is a pre-cat test if the car is pre '95. 3.5% CO, 1200ppm HC. Post '95 it has to pass the lower limit of .30 for CO, 200ppm HC and 0.97-1.03 Lambda The missing diff bush is because the car is an NA. Only TT's have the extra bush. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Massey Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 As above. And any garage can fit your coilovers. Setting up isn't that hard either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JS2004 Posted June 26, 2015 Author Share Posted June 26, 2015 Thanks for the replies guys, I have updated the original thread to capture all the info. TCB is shut right now, but once I have price for both plus delivery & VAT ill stick that up - but seems to be the cheapest option so far. I dont use it very much, so quite happy to just stick with the low cost ones for now. Regarding the emissions test. The MOT failure has its approx first use as 31/12/1994, but its a '93 from the other documentation I have. I think he tested it as if it had a cat, so ive let him know it doesnt have a cat and hopefully it will now pass. Appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjy Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 Just remind him that there's a flow chart to go by for the emissions. Carriage from TCB is usually £10+ VAT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 3) Emissions - it was being tested as if it had a cat. Ive had problems in the past with this, and from memory it should be tested as if it doesnt have a cat because there is no UK version of the N/A engine.. is this correct?? (I didnt want to come across as rude, but its a problem I have every year) It should have a 'non CAT' test, this is a copy of the page from their MOT manual which explains it, print it out and explain their job to them http://imageshack.us/a/img560/9263/picture1nq.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JS2004 Posted June 26, 2015 Author Share Posted June 26, 2015 Thanks Nic for that image. I had to use that last year but had found it online.. might be worth while printing out two copies and keeping one with my certificate for next year =) Thanks for the help guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Massey Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 I have one in the glove box lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trebor69 Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 I have one that my MOT shop gave me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garethr Posted June 27, 2015 Share Posted June 27, 2015 MOT regs: http://www.motinfo.gov.uk/htdocs/index.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C12MMO Posted June 27, 2015 Share Posted June 27, 2015 If you pm Paul http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/member.php?19957-paulj1 his mate has an mot centre and garage in Newport just outside of hull and he knows his way around Supra's. He'll keep you right and sort any issues. He's sorted Paul's supra and another mates on a few occasions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keron Posted June 27, 2015 Share Posted June 27, 2015 Hi, I stock new ad used shocks too. I can do the kyb cheaper than tcb. Or I might hae some used ones in vgc complete... Give me a call Monday on 01162531233 after 9.30am .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JS2004 Posted June 28, 2015 Author Share Posted June 28, 2015 Cheers guys. Keron - I will give you a call on Monday. will drop Paul a PM too regarding the garage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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