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Old 26-06-2005, 04:55 PM
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If i put a Jaz or a pro-alloy petrol tank in my 3dr where the rear seats were will i still be able to get a mot cos i want a road legal track car
Old 26-06-2005, 10:52 PM
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yes , fuel tank position has no part of the mot, but dont use a jaz tank there shitty foam cost me £400 in fuel pumps
Old 26-06-2005, 11:15 PM
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If it is being used in any form of MSA approved competition it will need a safety cell (or bulk head) around it. As for MOT - no probs

Im not a fan of Jaz tanks either
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Regardless of MOT requirements, do you want the fuel tank there without a bulkhead or double skinning it?
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