And it passed its MOT in August...

RogerHeinz57 · 14th February 2020, 21:43

Hmm.
Might this be one of the vast quantities of MOT passes with "No advisory" cars we keep reading about on here ?

marinabrian · 15th February 2020, 07:30

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Originally Posted by RogerHeinz57

Hmm.
Might this be one of the vast quantities of MOT passes with "No advisory" cars we keep reading about on here ?

No it's an MOT pass from the completely impartial DSA in Northern Ireland where the VTS is government run and not open to the sort of abuses that can happen in mainland VTS John...........anyway if you have an MOT pass without advisories it can also mean the car which is being presented for test has actually had a dose of looking at first.

A point in question are generally my own fleet, I know what the MOT man is looking to inspect, and ensure that in addition to normal servicing, the car is checked thoroughly prior to being presented.

Of course the inspection is only as good as the diligence of the person carrying out the test, as in every walk of life there will be people who are more capable than others in carrying out work in their chosen profession.

Brian

SCP440 · 15th February 2020, 09:56

I was having an MOT done yesterday on a friends Golf, my MOT tester was telling me about a Jag he did this week. It was a recent purchase by one of his regulars and he asked if he could take a look underneath. This is a 2008 Xtype estate that looked immaculate with low miles apparently. Anyway once up on the lift he was shocked to see the rust and holes in the chassis and he told him no to drive it as it was in his opinion dangerous as some of the suspension parts could easily become detached

. The car had no advisories on the last MOT and it was only carried out 8 weeks beforehand. He is reporting the testing station.

I thought these duff MOT's had been stopped but obviously not. I wonder how many cars are out there with dangerous faults with a fresh MOT?

bsafly · 16th February 2020, 10:57

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Originally Posted by RogerHeinz57

Hmm.
Might this be one of the vast quantities of MOT passes with "No advisory" cars we keep reading about on here ?

I always service my cars and give them a thorough check over before presenting for an MOT test, my aim is an advisory free pass (just because it pleases me), also I have the best chance of reliable motoring.

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SCP440 I really should get out more....... MG ZT-T 260 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Witney Posts: 2,506 Thanks: 6 Thanked 910 Times in 571 Posts	I was having an MOT done yesterday on a friends Golf, my MOT tester was telling me about a Jag he did this week. It was a recent purchase by one of his regulars and he asked if he could take a look underneath. This is a 2008 Xtype estate that looked immaculate with low miles apparently. Anyway once up on the lift he was shocked to see the rust and holes in the chassis and he told him no to drive it as it was in his opinion dangerous as some of the suspension parts could easily become detached . The car had no advisories on the last MOT and it was only carried out 8 weeks beforehand. He is reporting the testing station. I thought these duff MOT's had been stopped but obviously not. I wonder how many cars are out there with dangerous faults with a fresh MOT?