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Old Feb 3, 2003 | 04:12 PM
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What's the legality of using a speedo in KPH in the UK?

I do not have MPH on it at all and before you say convert it I don't actually want to. I have always used KPH and the calculation to MPH takes a fraction of a second anyway so it isn't a safety issue for me when driving.

Just wondering what the MOT status is.

Also, out of interest do I need a GB sticker on the car or number plate if I go to the Republic of Ireland?

Thanks in advance.
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Old Feb 3, 2003 | 04:27 PM
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My lancia has it's speedo in KPH and passes the MOT ok. The MOT tester was a bit funny about it but passed it. I guess it must be legal then? I always know what the speeds work out to in mph anyway.

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Old Feb 3, 2003 | 04:29 PM
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I just prefer my speedo going up to 300kph instead of 180mph.

Makes passengers look twice.
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Old Feb 3, 2003 | 04:30 PM
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What? the tester has to go IN the car?? neverr happened to me...
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Old Feb 3, 2003 | 07:18 PM
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My scooby passed the MOT and the speedo only read KPH (no MPH numbers at all on the speedo) so they don't check for it.

I was getting out of my car a while ago when a neighbours young lad ran up and asked how fast my car went. I showed him the speedo and said it'll do 300mph and the look on his face was sooo funny
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