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15th September 2021, 08:50 | #1 |
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My worst MOT
Took my saloon for an MOT today, this is the worst MOT it has had since I owned it.
Advisories on :- Nearside headlight pattern, possibly due to the bulb Handbrake efficiency only just good enough, I had no idea I've not had problems with it. Corrosion on rear discs starting to appear Overall a pass and he said he has seen 5 year old cars with more rust I'm disappointed as I try to make sure the car is 100% At least I have something to do in the winter evenings macafee2 |
15th September 2021, 10:02 | #2 |
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I have found a lot of people had comments on rust on the brakes and I am convinced it's due to lack of use.
We get used to the handbrake pressure and gradually compensate without being aware. I am sure there are scores of owners would be envious of your report. |
15th September 2021, 12:17 | #3 |
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I have seen cars less than 3 months old with brake discs rusting. I understand it is no longer a "fail" for the MOT, just an advisory.
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15th September 2021, 15:14 | #5 |
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I had mine done today, failed it on rear indicator lights wrong colour, roll bar drop links both sides, and then the advisories, corroded fuel tank straps, headlamp fogged, rear shock absorbers have a light misting of oil, suspension spring mounting corroded both sides, anti-roll bar corroded, read sub frame and arms corroded but not excessive.
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15th September 2021, 15:29 | #6 |
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yes the testers are getting very tough lately. government wants us off the road . maybe the nearer the electric days get to us .... the tougher the testers forgiveness will be. older cars now will be watched more closely by testers and police i think. so who passed this cars m.o.t might be the question on their lips. ...
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15th September 2021, 19:12 | #7 |
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Date tested 3 December 2020 FAIL View test certificate Mileage 144,217 miles MOT test number 8985 0695 2886 Test location View test location Do not drive until repaired (dangerous defects): Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) Repair immediately (major defects): Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault light on dash (1.6 (b)) Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel hand brake (1.1.2 (a)) Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Rear Exhaust system insecure backbox mount snapped (6.1.2 (a)) Date tested 18 November 2019 FAIL View test certificate Mileage 140,094 miles MOT test number 3873 5737 9000 Test location View test location Do not drive until repaired (dangerous defects): Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached bottom ball joint play (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up and play (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately (major defects): Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel park brake no reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill by jacking point corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i)) |
15th September 2021, 19:25 | #8 |
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Ct,(mot)
Well for the first time in the 16 years I have owned my 75 Diesel it failed the CT (MOT). Well annoyed as it has only done 208428 miles. The reason for the fail was the Front Lower Arms outer ball joint which were the originals. Was expecting them to last longer than that
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15th September 2021, 19:48 | #10 |
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I'd be a happy man looking at that.
My other car is a 1999 Mondeo estate, and was well and truly panned on it's last MOT. |
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