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1st May 2019, 22:24 | #1 |
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MOT 2nd May
Mot booked for 08:00. I'll be up early tomorrow to give the 75 a good blast up the dual carriageway before it's test.
Over the last month and a bit I've replaced the following: - crankshaft damper pulley - both front springs - both front arb droplinks - both track rod ends - oil and filter change - air and pcv filter - Renault 5 in-line stat fitted and coolant changed Hope it doesn't have to go off the road, I've just stumped up my £300 for road tax today Hopefully be ok, but time will tell.. Last edited by Andy_with_a_screwdriver; 1st May 2019 at 22:29.. |
2nd May 2019, 06:52 | #2 |
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My diesel passed yesterday, guy who presents it fitted 2 lower wishbone bushes (DMGRS) prior to test. Advisory on brake pipes. So, check, test and labour £117.50. I like to source the parts myself and he's fine with that.
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2nd May 2019, 07:58 | #3 |
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Just had the good news, passed.
one advisory for a rear tyre wearing on one edge. |
2nd May 2019, 08:31 | #4 |
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Well done that car. I really don't like MOT's, it's about how much the day costs more than anything. I always have a 'real' test, owning the 75 is more about cheap motoring for me rather than how much polish is on it.
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2nd May 2019, 08:41 | #5 |
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Congratulations mate! Enjoy your day!
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2nd May 2019, 08:50 | #6 |
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I did the three Swiss passes in one day once - Phew! An MOT pass is just as hard these days! Well done.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vqrwz1Ls3cY&t=151s That's not me by the way!!!
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Oil in my veins! Last edited by roverbarmy; 2nd May 2019 at 08:54.. |
2nd May 2019, 10:14 | #7 |
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Was a bit touch and go this morning as the airbag light was on again this week.
I was out early disconnecting and reconnecting the airbag sensor plugs under the seat, cleaned it all with contact cleaner spray but the light wouldn't go out Despite repeated attempts no luck Decided to take it in regardless, and went for a run to warm up, and the airbag light stayed on. I parked at MOT garage with light on and fearing the worse switched engine off. I then decided to restart the car and move it further into garage and miraculously the airbag light stayed off this time!!! Not wanting to temp fate I just left it running and let the tester get on with it. Did a few trips after the MOT an it seems to be staying off, for the time being anyway.... |
4th May 2019, 11:13 | #8 |
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Mine passed a few minutes ago, no advisories, 0.03 opacity - slightly up, I think it showed 0.02 last year. I have done nothing to it MOT related now for several years, not even a new bulb. In fact I have never needed to change a lamp bulb on it, ever.
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Harry How To's and items I offer for free, or just to cover the cost of my expenses... http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...40#post1764540 Fix a poor handbrake; DIY ABS diagnostic unit; Loan of the spanner needed to change the CDT belts; free OBD diagnostics +MAF; Correct Bosch MAF cheap; DVB-T install in an ex-hi-line system; DD install with a HK amp; FBH servicing. I've taken a vow of poverty. To annoy me, send money. |
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