Thanks, Wayne.

They've corrected the emissions somehow now and seem to have decided that
the check straps (or lack of them) was OK - so I guess they're not an MOT
issue.

Phil

<wayne@lardrover.co.uk> wrote in message
news:ducpc0tecrink38q9ln6usg4vuu5s8lte4@4ax.com...
> On Sun, 13 Jun 2004 20:37:10 +0100, Tom Woods <tomarse_@hotmail.com>
> made me spill my meths when he wrote:
>
> >Chop the check straps off totally (just saw them off at the top/bottom
> >of the chassis) and it should be okay. None of mine, or my mates
> >landies have any check straps on.
>
> My SIIa has never had check straps and it was never an issue. I think
> that you give the best clue when you say "weathered". If they weren't
> there they can't complain, might be different now they have noticed it
> though?
>
> All the best
> --
> Wayne Davies - Mobile 07989 556213 - Harrogate, N.Yorks, UK