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Re: just bought my first sj samuri :)
Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2014 1:18 pm
by twiss
Ahhh yes it could be something to do with my dodgy MOT tester
I took it in one year with the VIN plate loose in the glovebox... don't think he's bothered checking it since!
Re: just bought my first sj samuri :)
Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2014 1:23 pm
by twiss
OK got it... just checked up and as long as the one stamped onto the chassis is legible you don't need a VIN plate
But you may need to point out to the MOT inspector where the stamped VIN is, and if the number on the VIN plate is different you should remove the plate
Method of Inspection:
Check that the vehicle is permanently displaying a legible Vehicle Identification Number (this can either be
. on a VIN plate secured to the vehicle. or
. stamped or etched on the vehicle
body or chassis).
Reasons for failure
a.
A Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed, incomplete or not legible
Note: Only one VIN is required to be complete and legible.
b.
more than one different Vehicle Identification Number displayed.
Re: just bought my first sj samuri :)
Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2014 7:27 pm
by ROBBIE
Where I go hes a bit ott
Re: just bought my first sj samuri :)
Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2014 8:03 pm
by Jordanquin
Right ok that's great, I'll have a look
Re: just bought my first sj samuri :)
Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2014 7:07 pm
by Jordanquin
Good news regarding the vin
both the numbers check out so going to ring dvla or whoever I need to tomorow
Re: just bought my first sj samuri :)
Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2014 7:29 pm
by ScottieJ
Re: just bought my first sj samuri :)
Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2014 7:31 pm
by Jordanquin
Best news I've had for a while
hopefully it's not registered as scrap tho. Can't wait to get it on the road now.
Re: just bought my first sj samuri :)
Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2014 7:44 pm
by Jordanquin
Also when I was looking for the vin number, I found 4 tiny patches of oil towards the middle section of the car dotted around. Has anyone else had this problem and what could it be as I won't be able to work on the zook until the weekend at least. The leaks nothing major so I'm not too worried just a little niggle about it more then anything
Re: just bought my first sj samuri :)
Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2014 8:21 pm
by kiwizook
sounds like it might be coming from the transfer case. wipe the transfer case clean, and come back to it later to check if any oil has appeared around any of the gaskets
Re: just bought my first sj samuri :)
Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2014 8:25 pm
by Jordanquin
Oh right that's great. I will do that and see what happens. It has just been sat around for about a year I believe so I didn't know if it would be to do with that, but I will give that a go thanks for the advice
