Failed it's MOT today.

Mogodon · 6th February 2024, 16:58

The ZT failed it's MOT today, two majors and a few advisories.

Fuel leak from tank (bit wierd as I can't see anything and nothing on the drive where its kept parked.

Severe leak from OSR shock absorber.

Thing is, both were replaced albeit 4yrs ago and have done less than 22,000 miles.

What life expectancy would you expect from shocks now ?

Yorkshire GOC · 6th February 2024, 17:30

Surely a tank leak would smell

SD1too · 6th February 2024, 18:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mogodon

The ZT failed it's MOT today, two majors ...
Fuel leak from tank (bit wierd as I can't see anything and nothing on the drive where its kept parked.
Severe leak from OSR shock absorber.

Hello Robert,

Ask the MOT tester to give you details of the fuel leak so that you can attend to it.

Replacing rear shock absorbers is not a big deal. You're right that a lifespan of 22,000 miles is unacceptable. This time, source your own replacements from a reputable source, preferably X-Part direct.

Simon

Mogodon · 6th February 2024, 18:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by SD1too

Hello Robert,

Ask the MOT tester to give you details of the fuel leak so that you can attend to it.

Replacing rear shock absorbers is not a big deal. You're right that a lifespan of 22,000 miles is unacceptable. This time, source your own replacements from a reputable source, preferably X-Part direct.

Simon

They were purchased by me from a reputable source whom I shall not name yet as I've emailed them to see what they have to say.

Arctic · 6th February 2024, 21:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mogodon

The ZT failed it's MOT today, two majors and a few advisories.

Quote:

Fuel leak from tank (bit wierd as I can't see anything and nothing on the drive where its kept parked.

Severe leak from OSR shock absorber.

Thing is, both were replaced albeit 4yrs ago and have done less than 22,000 miles.

What life expectancy would you expect from shocks now ?

Hi Robert.
I wonder if they are referring to the fuel cooler at the rear OS wheel, which can leak albeit slightly

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SD1too · 7th February 2024, 07:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mogodon

Severe leak from OSR shock absorber.
... both were replaced albeit 4yrs ago and have done less than 22,000 miles.
They were purchased by me from a reputable source ...

It couldn't be driving at full speed over speed humps could it?

Simon

Mogodon · 7th February 2024, 17:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by SD1too

It couldn't be driving at full speed over speed humps could it?

Simon

Not with me, one thing I don't do with my back injury is bounce over speed humps.

Mogodon · 15th February 2024, 19:22

UPDATE

Another 12 months ticket 🥳

Rear shock replaced (thank you DMGRS).

As to the fuel leak, my garage had a good look all round underneath and on top via the back seat hatch and could find no evidence of an active leak

So they cleaned up round rhe tank, phoned the MOT testing statio, told the tester their findings and he passed it an hour later on the retest

macafee2 · 16th February 2024, 02:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mogodon

UPDATE

Another 12 months ticket 🥳

Rear shock replaced (thank you DMGRS).

As to the fuel leak, my garage had a good look all round underneath and on top via the back seat hatch and could find no evidence of an active leak

So they cleaned up round rhe tank, phoned the MOT testing statio, told the tester their findings and he passed it an hour later on the retest

good news. pity about the fuel leak fail when none could be found.

macafee2

Mogodon · 16th February 2024, 08:52

Had a lightbulb moment a while ago re the mysterious fuel leak.

This is the first time this tester has seen my car, my usual tester is between stations. 😃.

About 2yrs ago I cleaned the tank straps up and sprayed them with clear waxoyl, and likely elsewhere around that area.
.
Wonder if that residue is what the tester thought was a fuel leak ?

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Mogodon Gets stuck in MG ZT 135+ Diesel Auto Mk2. Nisan Micra 1.4 SVE Auto. Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Wellingborough, Northamptonshire. Posts: 835 Thanks: 196 Thanked 198 Times in 84 Posts	UPDATE Another 12 months ticket 🥳 Rear shock replaced (thank you DMGRS). As to the fuel leak, my garage had a good look all round underneath and on top via the back seat hatch and could find no evidence of an active leak So they cleaned up round rhe tank, phoned the MOT testing statio, told the tester their findings and he passed it an hour later on the retest __________________ Plenum spyhole mod. Powerflow backbox. 11 spoke alloys repainted Black Sparkle. Black Expansion tank. Drivers side cup holder. PPD carpeted heater box sides. Illuminated sun visors, PPD Door reflectors. PPD Seatbelt lower mount bolt covers. PPD Drivers grab handle. Cubby rechargeable torch and power socket. FBH retro-fitted. FBH engine pre-heater mod done. Electric rear Sunblind. Tow bar. Flip key. MGR towing mirrors and Saloon roof bars. Hand Built in Birmingham

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Mogodon Gets stuck in MG ZT 135+ Diesel Auto Mk2. Nisan Micra 1.4 SVE Auto. Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Wellingborough, Northamptonshire. Posts: 835 Thanks: 196 Thanked 198 Times in 84 Posts	Had a lightbulb moment a while ago re the mysterious fuel leak. This is the first time this tester has seen my car, my usual tester is between stations. 😃. About 2yrs ago I cleaned the tank straps up and sprayed them with clear waxoyl, and likely elsewhere around that area. . Wonder if that residue is what the tester thought was a fuel leak ? __________________ Plenum spyhole mod. Powerflow backbox. 11 spoke alloys repainted Black Sparkle. Black Expansion tank. Drivers side cup holder. PPD carpeted heater box sides. Illuminated sun visors, PPD Door reflectors. PPD Seatbelt lower mount bolt covers. PPD Drivers grab handle. Cubby rechargeable torch and power socket. FBH retro-fitted. FBH engine pre-heater mod done. Electric rear Sunblind. Tow bar. Flip key. MGR towing mirrors and Saloon roof bars. Hand Built in Birmingham