Fuel

[johnhetherington]

I'm under the impression that the fuel tank should be full when presented at the IVA.

I don't know where I got this from, I can't find any reference in the manual, not a problem i will have a full tank when I go for the IVA but just curious.

Also I can't find any reference to needing a fuel gauge, I've got one but again just curious.

[fry61]

Full tank was requested & checked on by our Examiner at Southampton, --- more likely to show any leaks when full. Readings on any instruments not checked -- except speedo which had to be correct or over-reading.

[Al Milton]

John, +1 for what Bob says above. A full tank removes any 'questions' by the examiner.

Good luck for Friday

[Snapperpaul]

Whilst a leaky tank would be a fail it's more about the axle weights and the brake test

[fry61]

Wouldn't have thought 20/25 kg of fuel would make a lot of difference to axle weights or brake efficiency --- but there you go --- learn something new every day.

[Guest 2b cruising]

If the car does not have enough weight on the rear axle, the tyres can loose grip on the rollers giving a lock out figure that is to low to get a fair reading on the gauges. Every ounce helps to achieve this.

HGVs must be loaded on there mot's to get a full reading. If the brakes lock out to soon, it is classed a fail for them.

[johnhetherington]

Found it, on the Appointment Notification form, point 8 of the Booking Conditions states

"it must be presented with the fuel tank(s) full."