Official MoT Thread
03-05-2017, 09:55 AM
#81
Failed on my 2001. Front arb link corroded and fell apart
going to replace both
edit so i went to look at the gov site. Its hardly clear but it seems i can drive it, if its fixed and safe and my existing MOT is valid...
and now passed. The ARB links are shite, they have an allen key head in the centre of the thread which rusts and cannot take the torque so you have to cut them off. Pita
going to replace both
edit so i went to look at the gov site. Its hardly clear but it seems i can drive it, if its fixed and safe and my existing MOT is valid...
Driving a vehicle that’s failed
Driving a vehicle that’s failed
You can take your vehicle away if your MOT certificate is still valid.
If your MOT has run out you can take your vehicle to:
If your MOT has run out you can take your vehicle to:
- have the failed defects fixed
- a pre-arranged MOT test appointment
Last edited by Nottm_S2; 03-10-2017 at 12:49 AM.
03-13-2017, 01:38 PM
#83
Passed paying a MOT price of...£42...
2 advisories..
Suspension arm rubber brush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement - Nearside front lower
Suspension arm rubber brush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement - Offside front lower
so if anyone has a pair spare for sale..
Quietly pleased...14 and a 3/4 years old....
2 advisories..
Suspension arm rubber brush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement - Nearside front lower
Suspension arm rubber brush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement - Offside front lower
so if anyone has a pair spare for sale..
Quietly pleased...14 and a 3/4 years old....
03-19-2017, 04:13 AM
#85
Passed Thursday, no advisory, best bit £25. Rear tyres just under 4mm so now looking for replacements to store until required for the summer fun, no mms available so far may have to stick to non specific B/stones.
03-20-2017, 07:23 AM
#86
03-20-2017, 01:23 PM
#87
03-20-2017, 11:02 PM
#88
Thinking about it at the MOT is all online now it would be easy to "personalise" your road tax, mileage reported on the MOT times Co2 emissions but that would cause a loss of revenue. We need to go back to the old chestnut, put it on the price of fuel.
