Westy1994
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| posted on 9/3/13 at 04:42 PM |
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Kit car friendly MOT stations - Lancs.
Following on from last years fiasco when the MOT station attempted to do an emissions test when it was not required, they swore blind it was, but
checking with VOSA proved them wrong.. I am now in need ( shortly) of a new MOT station to visit.
Can anyone in the Lancs area, preferably as close to my home as possible recommend a 'in the know' and ' genuine' tester
please. I used the last place because they had ramps that my car would drive onto without ripping the underside of the car off, I have now tried 6
stations locally over the years and am now running out of locations.
Thanks
P.S. Would it be an idea to have a sticky somewhere that lists all MOT friendly stations ?, or am I blind and can't see one?.
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MsD
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| posted on 9/3/13 at 05:00 PM |
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Im not sure if he does MOT's but john Clarkson Auto's near chorley is a kit car garage/ specialist/ finisher. It might be worth an
ask?
Ive had a quick google and cant find a website but I think this is an upto date no- (01257) 263879.
Mark.
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AdrianH
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| posted on 9/3/13 at 06:09 PM |
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There is a MOT station in Leyland called Meanygate Garage PR25 2ZJ.
Phil Clegg who is sometimes active on here works there and he has a Haynes, I got mine tested there by Phil.
Straight tester.
Adrian
[Edited on 9-3-13 by AdrianH]
Why do I have to make the tools to finish the job? More time then money.
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mitch2b
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| posted on 9/3/13 at 08:02 PM |
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or one in blackburn, can did number out if you want
he did my hood for 10 years , and mates hoods and cobras
let me know if you want it
mitch
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cerbera
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| posted on 9/3/13 at 08:45 PM |
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I use Devonshire Garage just off New Hall Lane in Preston (PR1 4UE)
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Westy1994
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| posted on 9/3/13 at 09:21 PM |
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Thanks folks, will make a few calls on Monday. I could use the 'old' station again, but since they are seemingly unfamiliar with the regs
on kitcars I would rather not.
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PeteS2k
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| posted on 10/3/13 at 11:48 AM |
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John Clarkson Autos has moved to Westhoughton... tel. 01942 818745. I used them - before they moved - to do corner weighting and alignment.
Andrew's the guy there. I'm not sure they actually do MOTs, but he knows kit cars... The website's down, but I've seen
activity on the internet from him this year, so may be worth a call anyway.
I also used a place in Fleetwood for a pre-IVA check (about 3 years ago now). http://markholmesrallysports.co.uk/# I went there because he
does motorsport prep, so my argument was he would be more likely to be understanding of non-bog-standard vehicles. He was also quite helpful...
For me, there's always Normoss Motors a few hundred yards down the road - so may have a chat with them as well (convenience!)
I'm due for my first MOT before May, so I'll be interested in the outcome of any research you do 
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Westy1994
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| posted on 10/3/13 at 03:45 PM |
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Thanks Pete, will do. A mate of mine used to use someone in Fleetwood, but I can't get hold of him to ask who it was at the moment. Will do
some homework this coming week. To be honest, any MOT station (where a low car will fit onto its ramp) SHOULD do, its just a shame that most of them
don't know their own rules and regs regarding kit cars and the tests applicable to cars with older engines installed and 'Q' plated
cars. Bit like an Electrician who spends 99% of his time fitting out houses then gets asked to do a caravan, same job, same wires - just different
regs.
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welderman
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| posted on 11/3/13 at 02:39 PM |
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I have a number for a garage in Southport, he will sort you out. He used to have a kit car too 
Thank's, Joe 
I don't stalk people
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/forum/23/viewthread.php?tid=172301
Back on with the Fisher Fury R1
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D Beddows
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| posted on 11/3/13 at 03:57 PM |
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Would that be Church garage by any chance Joe? I bought that kit car if it is  took me ages to offload it on to some other sucker (sold it for the
Ford bits actually )
My dad uses them for his Morgan MOT's, they are quite 'unusual' vehicle friendly
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daveb83
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| posted on 8/4/13 at 08:18 PM |
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based on Cerbera's input ive got mine going into Devonshire garages in Preston tomorrow afternoon, hopefully, just discovered a slight problem
with a carb on my blade engine, doh, if i can get that sorted in the morning then alls good in the world
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cerbera
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| posted on 8/4/13 at 08:41 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by daveb83
based on Cerbera's input ive got mine going into Devonshire garages in Preston tomorrow afternoon.
Good luck, they've been great with me over the last few years so hopefully you'll have no problems. Please report back on how you got on.
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mitch2b
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| posted on 8/4/13 at 09:06 PM |
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buckshaw
Hi Dave. Im on buckshaw too. . We will have to meet for a brew n run out.
Did have a robinhood which is now over Nr astley village. Now drive a gtm libra
Mitch
[Edited on 9/4/13 by mitch2b]
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Peter Cowley
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| posted on 8/4/13 at 09:12 PM |
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Hi,
I am also in Euxton (just off euxton lane in the new estate) !. You are welcome to pop in for a brew anytime.
Just popped out for a spin tonight and dropped by the Highfield pub in Croston. Every Monday the Leyland mini club meet there during the summer.
There was a GTM Rossa there too so I think they don't mind if other cars pop along to chat cars too (don't quote me on that though !)
!?.
Some tasty mini's there tonight !!.
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daveb83
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| posted on 8/4/13 at 09:13 PM |
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if it passes its MOT i will otherwise ill be elbows deep fixing bits...
Hi Mitch, its actually the girlfriend that lives on Buckshaw, she lives in the flats on guernsey ave, i spend a lot of time at hers, apparently its to
much hasle to pack a hairdryer, make up etc to stay at my house in preston... lazy more like, a chat and a run out with other owners is always good
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Peter Cowley
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| posted on 8/4/13 at 09:22 PM |
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Meant to say.....one of my friends is a mechanic at Canterbury st garage in Blackburn, they just MOT'd mine ! They will sort you out....!!
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mitch2b
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| posted on 9/4/13 at 06:01 AM |
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been meaning to go mini meet for a while but i have been on nights for what seems like ages and not been able to attend, theres a couple of guys with
older GTMs who go,
we need a meet now for chorley theres that many of us, theres a cobra near me too,
Mitch
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Peter Cowley
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| posted on 9/4/13 at 10:47 AM |
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sounds good.
There was an old GTM Rossa there last night, the owner I believe works for chorley yamaha centre . He also runs a Mini Turbo i think he said.
Have to meet up soon....
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cerbera
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| posted on 9/4/13 at 06:02 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by daveb83
based on Cerbera's input ive got mine going into Devonshire garages in Preston tomorrow afternoon
How did it go?
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daveb83
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| posted on 9/4/13 at 07:30 PM |
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was a thing of beauty, she passed, no advisories, one happy chappy at the moment, got to renew tax before the end of the month now and a couple of
other little jobs id like to get sorted on it now ive had it back on the road which i had forgot about since i last drove it
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cerbera
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| posted on 9/4/13 at 07:41 PM |
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That's great news
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daveb83
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| posted on 9/4/13 at 07:56 PM |
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it is bearing in mind ive had the car in bits the past few weeks while i re-wired the whole car from scratch.
I now need to fit a throttle return spring, a choke cable so i dont keep having to take bonnet off and have a look at the pedal box in general to
adjust pivot points to try and get more pedal travel on throttle and clutch... about an inch of travel from idle to full throttle is a bit to
sensitive for my liking. Also need to strip down number 4 carb as the float seems to be sticking open and over fuelling
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daveb83
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| posted on 9/4/13 at 07:57 PM |
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thanks for the recommendation by the way, they were a very friendly bunch of guys working there they all had a good look over the car
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cerbera
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| posted on 9/4/13 at 08:03 PM |
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No probs, glad it went smoothly seeing as I recommended them.
I've taken all three of my kits there over the years without any issues and I think they enjoy seeing something a bit different from the usual
hum drum.
You'll be ready for a run out shortly then. If you want, u2u me your number and I'll give you a text the next we're out. They are
usually a last minute ish affair.
[Edited on 9/4/13 by cerbera]
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daveb83
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| posted on 9/4/13 at 08:18 PM |
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they definetly like something different, turns out that one of the guys that works there lives just round the corner from me, was saying that he had
seen it before and that when ive been out in it and hes seen it his little lad talks about it for days afterwards haha
u2u on way regarding drive outs etc
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