new mot

Post by **dalebrignall** » Tue May 19, 2009 12:21 pm

myrtle passed her mot today,i very happy.

Post by **ASL642** » Tue May 19, 2009 3:25 pm

Great news - another one back on the road again

Post by **DAVIDMCCULLOUGH** » Tue May 19, 2009 5:35 pm

Happy days!!

Post by **HarryMango** » Tue May 19, 2009 8:13 pm

Well done Dale

Rog

Post by **Judge** » Wed May 20, 2009 1:31 pm

Mine's just passed, so I will be able to take part in a parade on Monday.

Post by **mike.perry** » Wed May 20, 2009 11:21 pm

Is that Harwell? If so see you there.
PS the Focus passed its MOT yesterday but that doesn't really count.

Post by **Judge** » Thu May 21, 2009 8:04 am

It is Mike. If you're going. you had better let Robin know.

Post by **ssnjimb** » Thu May 21, 2009 12:37 pm

mine is being mot'd next wednesday on the basis the welding is done.

I cant see any other reason that it would fail but if it does i will just fix the offending parts.

James

Post by **aupickup** » Thu May 21, 2009 8:34 pm

all my mot`s are new

seriously good luck

Post by **Stig** » Tue May 26, 2009 1:21 pm

Me too. Just collected my much-welded Traveller on Friday night.

Cost more than I've spent on it over the last 5 years I'd guess.

It felt very different from the Sprite I've been driving for the last two months, so much quieter and I don't lose fillings every time I hit a pot-hole! Somewhat more sedate too, but it's nice to have a 4-seater with a proper roof again.

Post by **Kevin** » Tue May 26, 2009 10:24 pm

all my mot`s are new

And how many of those have you got Dennis

Post by **ssnjimb** » Sat May 30, 2009 9:11 am

Bluey Failed his mot on these items

Date of test: 27/05/2009
Certificate issue refused (Fail)
Odometer reading: 91,021 Miles
Test number: ********9165
Test station name: F H GREENING AND SONS
Test station number: 6038AJ
Test station telephone number: 01242620220
Test class: IV
Reason(s) for refusal to issue Certificate
Offside Rear Lower inner sill Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.6)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) **DANGEROUS**
Nearside Front chassis Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.2)
Offside Front floor/chassis Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.1.B.6)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.C.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) **DANGEROUS**

Advisory Notice issued
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Nearside handbrake cable melting on exhaust
Offside front hub bearing slightly noisy
Nearside front tyre slightly perished in sidewalls

The Main items are being repaired now but i will rectify the advisorys myself.

James

Post by **ASL642** » Sat May 30, 2009 9:36 am

Sorry to hear that James - at least it's all repairable! If you have any problems/need moral support just ask!

we're all in the same boat!

Post by **ssnjimb** » Sat May 30, 2009 9:49 am

Thanks regaliaqueen.

I knew about the rust and top trunnion but not about the brake hose or shock absorber.

The front tyres were likely to be 20-25 years old lol.

Once bluey is repaired we will use him more often.

Its a massive hit in the wallet

James

Post by **d_harris** » Sat May 30, 2009 12:17 pm

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) **DANGEROUS**

I wasn't aware there was a ball joint.....

Post by **MColes** » Sat May 30, 2009 1:30 pm

Dan_Harris wrote:I wasn't aware there was a ball joint.....

On my last MOT there were comments about the 'subframe'

Post by **Matt** » Sat May 30, 2009 4:14 pm

Mines going in for MoT on Monday - im not expecting a first time pass because it hasnt been used since october

tried to get one today but no one local had a slot

Post by **ssnjimb** » Sun May 31, 2009 3:46 pm

Matt i wish you the best of luck sometimes mot testers see classic and vintage cars as right where shall i start failing it.

Personally i never take the car the a garage that has mechanics and mot testers my own age because i know that 99% will know nothing about even the car there parents had when they were little.

James

Post by **Matt** » Mon Jun 01, 2009 1:26 pm

The garages around here are pretty good (other than time keeping, it was meant to be done over 2 hrs ago). Have used this one on and off for about 5 years and he drives a midget and an MGB.

There was one I went too in london, as a quick bodge I welded (without shielding gas) computer case over the sills and took it in. They missed all the holes in the bodywork, you could see carpet through the rear aches, a spring hanger was gone too etc etc.... but picked me up on iffy indicators and a loose halfshaft (marina axle, so I just did the nut up a bit)... they all vary in quality :s

Post by **Matt** » Mon Jun 01, 2009 3:39 pm

Reason(s) for refusal to issue Certificate
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)
Advisory Notice issued
Nearside top trunion Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside top trunion Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Slight play in top steering coloum bush

Oh well should have a ticket by the end of the day :8