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The screenshots are from the government testing manual. If they are fine passing it then winner. Realistically given the car isn’t road tested, it’s unlikely it would even be spotted. When I say all the information is in the screen shot. There is no more info given, you can read the manual yourself, just Google MOT Test manual and use the gov.uk linked one. That’s the one.

Speedo has to ‘obviously not be inoperative’

Your options:
Have a key cloned by a key specialist. Best option for security.

Have the IMMO removed by an ECU specialist. Best option for ‘can’t ever have IMMO issues again’

Have the key cable tied under the dash and have uncoded blanks made by.. ok. Best for cost, worst for being easily stolen.

Moderately roomy, you can also unclip and remove the seat squabs once folded up iirc for an extra few inches of space.

I don’t think mine does, ABS models wouldn’t need it. In theory. I wouldn’t be hugely surprised to find PSA continued to fit them anyway 😂

I went all boring and bought a modern* car. I had decided that I wanted something newer and slightly bigger than the Mazda 121, but it had be comfortable enough to be worth driving, moderately frugal but intrinsically as mechanically sophisticated as a plimsol. So I bought a 1.4 SOHC 206SW Verve.

*Subjective as 2006 was a long time ago now.



I specifically wanted as late a model as I could, and ideally a Verve and it had to be a TU. The Verve is probably the 'nicest' 1.4 trim level, getting sporty (ish) seats, air conditioning, 6 speaker stereo, Sport front bumper with fog lamps and privacy glass. Oh, and the aluminium 'Racing' fuel cap. That was a big deal. It's also ULEZ compliant (for now I'm sure)

First thing to do was throw a big service at it. Seller assured me he had changed the oil but to what I do not know and these take 5-40 Fully synth apparently, but the bigger issue was the cambelt. Just in time methinks.





One full service/Cam belt and water pump(for obvious reasons)/Crank sensor (because)/Temperature sensor (again because)/Ignition coil (was the wrong one fitted)/Thermostat (because)/radiator hoses (gone soft) and it was ready to drive. Or was it. Those 14" wheels are gopping.



Bargain of the century. Had done a deal with KFW on some wheels, but then these (the same as what our Kev had) came up round the corner WITH good tyres for £80. EIGHTY pounds. No brainer. Swift appologies to Kev and we were on our way to coolsville. Again, Sorry kevfromwales





Next big thing will be some small lows as it rides too high up front but that will be dealt with in time. I did some Frenchification. Hello Yellow headlamps/sidelamps/foglamps. 



And last but not least, freebie ridiculous roof box so I can go on holiday with the dog/toddler/pushchair/travel cot etc. Its a genuine Renault one. Don't tell it. It'll get upset.

Whilst it's an interesting concept I'd maybe not screenshot your camera roll next time

I look forward to seeing the end result, no matter what you paint it with I’ll say that much

I would be surprised if the TCU couldn't be read with any OBD scanner that has specific protocols. Might be worth doing before involving transmission specialists.