Can I ask a variation of this question.
If your SPMEIR has lapsed more than 5 years (on the 1 jan 2009 for example ) but you did a Single engine IR renewal on 30 june 2008. Given that your SE IR hasn't lapsed more than 5 years can you renew your SPMEIR with a flight test with the local examiner or will you be expected to redo the Ground exams and retake an initial test with the CAA because the MEIR has been lapsed over 7 years?