MOT passed but quite a few advisories this time :( - Page 2

Jim Jamieson · 9th July 2016, 23:31

On the opposite side of the coin, my Jaguar XF went in for a service and MOT at the main Jaguar dealer I might add.

They telephoned me to say my front pads were 90% worn & rears 80% worn.

I refused to allow them to replace them at almost £500 if I recall correct but when I picked the car up I was informed the car had passed and oddly no advisories.

BTW I've since replaced the pads but they were lucky if they were even 20% worn but they had made contact with the sensors.

FrazzleTC · 10th July 2016, 07:53

If I see a car with a clean sheet, I'm usually a bit sceptical, particularly if it's something older!

sworks · 10th July 2016, 07:59

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Originally Posted by Jim Jamieson

On the opposite side of the coin, my Jaguar XF went in for a service and MOT at the main Jaguar dealer I might add.

They telephoned me to say my front pads were 90% worn & rears 80% worn.

I refused to allow them to replace them at almost £500 if I recall correct but when I picked the car up I was informed the car had passed and oddly no advisories.

BTW I've since replaced the pads but they were lucky if they were even 20% worn but they had made contact with the sensors.

At 90% worn there would still be enough pad to pass the mot limit. The mot is the minimum standard at that time whereas the service decision will be made on will they last another year to the next service

Plezier · 10th July 2016, 08:40

There are three MOT "stations" that I use two of which are a few hundred yards apart ont eh same road. These are not the closest but they are the ones that can be trusted and can be very helpful.

Even though it is not listed as an advisory at one of them he noticed and pointed out to me that the clutch slave cylinder is weeping during the MOT. have bought new seals just need the time to remove and rebuild it.

Have tried most of the MOT places around here over the years and settled on these as they are fair and easy to get too. Some localish ones I simply do not trust.

jonc3725 · 10th July 2016, 11:03

They're not bad as advisories go.

I always thought a leaking power steering system was an automatic failure

Sebastienclement · 10th July 2016, 12:45

I used a garage opposite work (for convenience) for my last two MOTs - first time pass with a clean sheet each time. I was well chuffed.

Thing is, at least on the second one there was a hole in the sill & a broken rear spring!

Jim Jamieson · 10th July 2016, 14:19

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Originally Posted by sworks

At 90% worn there would still be enough pad to pass the mot limit. The mot is the minimum standard at that time whereas the service decision will be made on will they last another year to the next service

I agree but surely advisories do not fail an MOT they are to inform you that this item requires attention prior to the Next MOT.

sworks · 10th July 2016, 14:53

An advisory is either something not covered by the mot but a safety issue or something that may be worn but not excessively

sworks · 10th July 2016, 14:55

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Originally Posted by jonc3725

They're not bad as advisories go.

I always thought a leaking power steering system was an automatic failure

Depends how bad the leak is, as a general rule it has to be seen to leak. If it was dripping onto the floor than its a fail, if it's just signs of a leak over time then it's an advise

10th July 2016, 07:53	#12
FrazzleTC This is my second home Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Staffordshire Moorlands Posts: 7,924 Thanks: 533 Thanked 1,178 Times in 920 Posts	If I see a car with a clean sheet, I'm usually a bit sceptical, particularly if it's something older! __________________ 1967 Rover 2000 Automatic 1969 Rover 3500 Series One 1979 Scimitar GTE 2013 Mercedes SLK250 CDI

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Jim Jamieson This is my second home Rover less ! Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Tarbolton Posts: 3,442 Thanks: 393 Thanked 888 Times in 542 Posts	On the opposite side of the coin, my Jaguar XF went in for a service and MOT at the main Jaguar dealer I might add. They telephoned me to say my front pads were 90% worn & rears 80% worn. I refused to allow them to replace them at almost £500 if I recall correct but when I picked the car up I was informed the car had passed and oddly no advisories. BTW I've since replaced the pads but they were lucky if they were even 20% worn but they had made contact with the sensors.

10th July 2016, 12:45	#16
Sebastienclement Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Connoisseur SE Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: London Posts: 1,237 Thanks: 136 Thanked 160 Times in 85 Posts	I used a garage opposite work (for convenience) for my last two MOTs - first time pass with a clean sheet each time. I was well chuffed. Thing is, at least on the second one there was a hole in the sill & a broken rear spring!