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Post by warchild75 on Oct 24, 2014 12:56:59 GMT 1

I have a someone i know who wants me to mot his bmw. Unfortunately he has told me that it has had the diff welded. He uses it as a drift car. Im guessing that cant be roller tested and as it isnt a 4x4 cant use a decelerometer either. Is there a way i can fail it or is it an advisory. Bit confused. Thanks

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Gaz VTS Council member Posts: 2,157 Class tested: 4, 7 Last Online: Sept 7, 2019 10:16:48 GMT 1 Likes: 738	diffs Oct 24, 2014 13:31:14 GMT 1 via mobile Back to Top Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Gaz on Oct 24, 2014 13:31:14 GMT 1 Why can't you use the decel? It's not just for 4x4's.
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warchild75 AE/Manager/Owner Posts: 125 Class tested: 4 Last Online: Aug 31, 2020 10:43:26 GMT 1 Likes: 20	diffs Oct 24, 2014 14:21:35 GMT 1 via mobile Back to Top Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by warchild75 on Oct 24, 2014 14:21:35 GMT 1 Wasnt 100% sure abt decelerometer if im honest. So effectively it doesnt come into the mot if his rear diff has been welded up and is now a locked diff. Is that right? Dont want to fall foul of the dvsa!
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ivor MOT tester "Failure is always an option." Mythbusters Posts: 1,981 Class tested: 4, 5L, 7 Last Online: Apr 8, 2023 11:19:45 GMT 1 Likes: 720	diffs Oct 24, 2014 16:21:59 GMT 1 via mobile Back to Top Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by ivor on Oct 24, 2014 16:21:59 GMT 1 No problem to use the decel as it is not suitable for a rbt.

stealth Ex VOSA/DVSA Posts: 2,022 Last Online: Mar 1, 2018 23:06:10 GMT 1 Likes: 1,658	diffs Oct 24, 2014 16:31:39 GMT 1 via mobile Back to Top Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by stealth on Oct 24, 2014 16:31:39 GMT 1 Yes its perfectly legal and acceptable to use the decelerometer.
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warchild75 AE/Manager/Owner Posts: 125 Class tested: 4 Last Online: Aug 31, 2020 10:43:26 GMT 1 Likes: 20	diffs Oct 24, 2014 16:46:35 GMT 1 via mobile David likes this Back to Top Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by warchild75 on Oct 24, 2014 16:46:35 GMT 1 So no problem with the diff being welded. And use the decel to test. Thanks guys
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doubleboost MOT tester Posts: 11 Class tested: 4 Last Online: Jun 24, 2018 23:55:41 GMT 1 Likes: 2	diffs Oct 24, 2014 22:35:43 GMT 1 Back to Top Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by doubleboost on Oct 24, 2014 22:35:43 GMT 1 Hi We test quite a few "E" Type Jags Some have limited slip diffs Deceloromiter for the rear axle You could RBT the front if you wanted too
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wolfie1 AE/Manager/Owner Posts: 113 Class tested: 4 Last Online: Mar 21, 2022 9:51:01 GMT 1 Likes: 28	diffs Oct 28, 2014 13:45:32 GMT 1 David likes this Back to Top Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by wolfie1 on Oct 28, 2014 13:45:32 GMT 1 i do quite a few drift cars at work, just simply decel it and job done! but to be honest it will fail on other stuff as they always do!

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Post by warchild75 on Nov 11, 2014 8:48:54 GMT 1

Thanks guys, Yeah used the decel, Quite why he uses the drift car on the road I dont know, If he gets stopped by the police i believe they can fine him for the rear wheels skipping on the ground where the diff is locked up. Weird how its mot passable though. Ho hum its done now and it failed on welding being required anyways!, thanks for the help from the more experienced chaps though!!.

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billyloadsamud MOT tester Posts: 230 Class tested: 4 Last Online: Apr 25, 2016 11:56:35 GMT 1 Likes: 79	diffs Nov 11, 2014 19:30:33 GMT 1 Back to Top Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by billyloadsamud on Nov 11, 2014 19:30:33 GMT 1 Construction and use regulations differ from MOT regs, hence we don't fail over tinted windows amongst others

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