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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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Done a few handbrakes and never seen any pitting on the inside of the drum, probably the shoes are glazed and when roughed up with a dreadnought file and adjusted you'll notice a marked improvement. Regards |
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16th September 2021, 07:03 | #10 | |
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The rust where the pads touch is not the surface rust you get when the car has been standing, this is eating into the disc. I've seen some really bad ones on another car, so bad I spoke to the driver. macafee2 |
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