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Problem: “sounds like it’s missing, it’s dire when it cold Once it’s warm it’s not as bad” Test the MAF by unplugging it & test drive. Do not open the fuel tank under the rear seat, far too dangerous for amateurs. Check the fuel pressure regulator vacuum hoses very carefully & try firmly...

Problem: “Starts fine but no power to pull away” IF ITS not erratic kangarooing then perhaps its running lean due to variable low supply fuel pressure @ the injectors & thus it may be cost effective to test diagnose further? ;)

If the heavy seat or seat frame is bolted down @ ea end across the vehicle then perhaps it has some dual function as cross brace internal sub frame body stiffener? ;)

Jolly well done! Nothing beats a quick cash sale double quick at full asking price sold & gone with minimal hassle! These things just fly off the shelf when for sale due to proven long term durability, & reliability while they just keep going & passing MOTs with minimal overall costs or...

The basic K11 models are well sought after by the informed thinking motorists who seek long term cheap as chips banger economics runabout motors that just keep going & passing MOTs with minimal overall costs outside the ULEZ zone. As you state the added electronic complications of ABS, electric...

Asking price is too low & brings out the timewasting opportunistic humpty dumpty chancers with low offers looking to sell it on for a quick profit at your expense. You only need one genuine cash buyer who really wants it. Add needs revising as it looks like its worth £1450 to me or more & you...

Hats off to CVT persistence and cannot help but wonder as to the cause when a junk yard is closer? :confused:

May I suggest my life long solution to all my old bangers after I have finished extracting all the use value I can out of them is to tart them up a little & put the Tin Tart on the private cars for sale local free adds such as Gumtree with a long MOT, selling it for cash as it stands with all...

“New ULEZ scrappage scheme will support Londoners on certain low income or disability benefits, and eligible micro businesses (up to 10 employees), sole traders and charities with a registered address in London”. Applies to ULEZ non-compliant motor cycles,vans,cars & commercial vehicles & those...

London ULEZ Scrappage Scheme. ULEZ cloud has silver lining chance to get payed up to £2K to scrap the old banger & upgrade to a newer vehicle. The .gov budget is limited to £110M so jump in quick as he who hesitates will find the limited budget quickly consumed & out of funds. Don’t look a...

“5-6 hours on your car at a stealer without parts, 300 quid 5-6 hours on your car at a stealer without parts, 300 quid” When young I passed my test I bought some hand tools & together with Haynes manuals, for less than “300 quid”, I taught myself to do all repairs on my old bangers that became...

My K11 cheap Tin Tart & I will continue our journeys together till death us do part. Always look on the right side of life & go for it. :)

Go for it guys & try try again I put my reg. no into the tfl. site this afternoon to triple check & it comes up exempt every time, which tends to rule out an anomaly outlier result or error? ( 18 March 2023 ) Perhaps it may be a useful to apply for ULEZ exemption by sending your existing...

What a day for a Micra daydream What a day for a sweet day dreaming Micra boy I dreamed a dream in time gone by When Mini Coopers ruled the sky I dreamed that my K11 Micra Was a Mini Cooper that would never die?

Excess fuel consumption is mostly due to either vehicle condition routine maintenance good practices & driving techniques fundamental basics before the distractions of marketing BS overpriced fuel additives. Ensure that radiator top is too hot to handle & hold after 3 miles & also tyres up to...

Many thanks. However irony is that I live 150 miles from the smoke city & am not remotely inclined to drive in there again. I put my reg. no into the tfl. site this evening to double check & comes up exempt every time, which tends to rule out an anomaly outlier result or error? ( 9 March 2023...

My K11 Tin Tart is a 1300cc Equation base model S reg. August1998 facelift. I just put in the full reg. no & instant response came back compliant & exempt ULEZ charge! :) The web site states that status can update change & perhaps therefore you may try your number again? Good luck

London ULEZ Compliance Quick Check Your Vehicle. Quickest five minute way to check your vehicle compliance is to use the tfl “pay to drive In London” website, simply put your reg no in. Vehicle details - Transport for London (tfl.gov.uk) This immediately confirmed that my 25 year old 1998 K11...

Wow that’s an exceptional 28 year family history heritage from new & still going strong, credit where it’s due. Banger economics principles save loads while keeping just one vehicle pays for multiple all-inclusive holidays every year for the Mrs & I. Perhaps the interesting potential priority...

Any repair is becoming increasingly marginal dependent upon how much time from your life & money you are prepared to spend endlessly repairing an old vehicle that is well beyond its design economic useful life cycle? I run my sole vehicle as cheaply as possible via simple & minimal DIY...