Are factory-fit options included in MIS?

[WoodlandsCamper]

We called in to weigh the new car after dropping the van back to storage this morning. The weighbridge gave a reading of 1700 kg (+/- 20) which is quite a bit different to the statement on the V5C certificate of 1613 kg. The car has a factory fitted towbar and factory supplied full size spare wheel but the V5C may not include either looking at the weight difference. There were very little contents in the car and the fuel tank is half full. Neither driver nor passenger were on the weighbridge.

It looks like the V5C may show a generic value for the model of the car (without factory-fit options) and that the car is not weighed as it comes off the production line.

 

[Sproket]

Hmm !

So could it be that the weigh bridge is at fault or the car ?

Found this

Weighbridge Problems
1. Regular checks should be made to ensure that there is space between the plate and its
surrounding frame. If the weighing machine operates using a lever bottom work the plate
should swing freely endways.
2. Regular checks should be made to ensure that the weighbridge is properly balanced
when unloaded and the indicator shows zero.
The Weighbridge Operator must know how to balance the weighing machine.
3. The balance of a weighbridge will be affected by the build up of dirt etc. on or around the
plate. This should be regularly cleaned to avoid too much dirt building-up.
Under the plate, levers or load cells may be affected by the build-up of dirt (sand) and
should be cleared as necessary. If this does happen to your weighbridge you should
look at setting up a regular maintenance programme.
In weighbridges built into pits – where the plate is a level with the ground and the bottom
work can’t be seen - balance and accuracy may be affected by a high water level in the
pit – this makes the levers or the bottom work ‘float’. If this happens pumping equipment
should be available and you will be expected to know how to use it.
The most common cause of ‘balance’ error is due to rain on the plate. When it rains
balance should be checked and adjusted more frequently and again as the plate dries.

 

[tonybur]

I know it's an old thread,but the cars weight for Mot test purpose is a figure,normal supplied by the manufacturer for a standard car, plus 20kg for fuel,plus 80 kg for a driver. If you want an accurate figure for your cars weight, take it to an ATL equipped MOT station. Part of the MOT brake test is to weigh the individual axles including the tester. It will weigh the car to the nearest 0.1kg. You would need to subtract the testers weight and you will get the exact figure. The equipment is carefully calibrated every 6 months. Depending on your requirements you can load the car with your equipment prior to your visit. I'm sure a test station will charge you for this service, but in my experience, finding a wieghbridge that is calibrated accurately is a bit of a nightmare.