MoT today - failed
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Got a few jobs lined up for the weekend then, rear brake pads being one (under the 1.5mm limit) what a pain.
There's a bit of exhaust leaking to fix and one driving light (didn't think they bothered with that but whatever.)
On the advisories it looks like I might have a steering rack problem coming up for next year - there's a bit of play on the end joints.
There's a bit of exhaust leaking to fix and one driving light (didn't think they bothered with that but whatever.)
On the advisories it looks like I might have a steering rack problem coming up for next year - there's a bit of play on the end joints.
The only purpose I use them for is to flash someone, so one is sufficient! ;^)
To be fair I have just come back from holiday and didn't have any time to prepare it, apart from priming the washer pump that had gone dry and wasn't pumping.
So only 3 fails was a nice surprise - and I already knew about the exhaust one.
To be fair I have just come back from holiday and didn't have any time to prepare it, apart from priming the washer pump that had gone dry and wasn't pumping.
So only 3 fails was a nice surprise - and I already knew about the exhaust one.
...The steering rack is well worth refurbing...Good luck to you also Jon...I have mine in about a month.....
jon haines said:
Ive got mine next week and as I have used it every day for 12 months I am expecting something to cause a fail but fingers crossed.
Nothing about crossing fingers is called maintenance we should all be doing a pre MOT check ourselves the MOT is there to prove the car is roadworthy you are there to make sure it is the MOT is not there as a maintenance check like a Dental check up.Sorry to be outspoken but
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+1Hmm looks like the wedge gods were smiling on me today. A couple of months I noticed the rear pads were a bit low and started on the offside one, which took about 2 hours to get undone, so I gave up and put it back together, as I didn;t have time to do the other side.
Of course the MoT picked up on this, so today I started on the offside one - all done in ten minutes! The nearside one took 20 minutes despite being taken apart before. So that's the brakes done. The main pain was dropping the little retaining clips - twice - one went down my shirt...
Of course the MoT picked up on this, so today I started on the offside one - all done in ten minutes! The nearside one took 20 minutes despite being taken apart before. So that's the brakes done. The main pain was dropping the little retaining clips - twice - one went down my shirt...
Wedg1e said:
It's been the rule for years that any lights fitted have to work... I suppose the idea being that the makers wouldn't have fitted them unless they had a purpose.
That's never been a rule, the lights that have to work are the testable lights, OP, what do you mean by driving lights?Wedg1e said:
It's been the rule for years that any lights fitted have to work... I suppose the idea being that the makers wouldn't have fitted them unless they had a purpose.
Actually the fail was on a "position" light - which seems to be the new terminology for a sidelight. Yes the sidelight bulb was blown, new one fitted in 5 minutes (you can just reach inside the front grille to get at it.The driving light not working appears to be immaterial and doesn't even figure on the advisories. I think it's a common misconception that "any light fitted has to work", if there is an optional rear fog lamp fitted then that has to work, but the reversing lights don't figure in the test, nor do front fogs or driving lights.
adam quantrill said:
So my next job is high HC. The CO is at 1.3% which is fine but the HC is approaching 3000 ppm. The limit is 1200. I suppose I can raise the idle speed.... any other tips? I'll also check the plugs are all connected and working.
Doesn't the timing effect this?..Also the ignition system..Distributor..Rotor arm..Plugs..HT leads..Coil...Air leaks/Gasket leaks are also a contributory factor or so i have read...Might be worth checking all the usual suspects....ZigaWhats the co meant to be at for your engine?
As if its too low, it causes a poor burn of mixture and high hydrocarbon readings
As for other lights, only the central or offside rear fog is a testable item.
Front fogs, driving lights and nearside rear fog light are only failable if damaged and have a sharp edge or projection
As if its too low, it causes a poor burn of mixture and high hydrocarbon readings
As for other lights, only the central or offside rear fog is a testable item.
Front fogs, driving lights and nearside rear fog light are only failable if damaged and have a sharp edge or projection
The CO is nominal. I have rechecked it with my Gunsons and raised it a little.
I also had a "coolant leak" advisory - one of the heater T joints was snapped when I picked up the car - so I wonder if it was running too hot? I have since made up some replacements with my plumbing skills.
There is a slight lumpiness to the idle, so I'll investigate and sort out any poorly firing cylinders.
I also had a "coolant leak" advisory - one of the heater T joints was snapped when I picked up the car - so I wonder if it was running too hot? I have since made up some replacements with my plumbing skills.
There is a slight lumpiness to the idle, so I'll investigate and sort out any poorly firing cylinders.
prideaux said:
Nothing about crossing fingers is called maintenance we should all be doing a pre MOT check ourselves the MOT is there to prove the car is roadworthy you are there to make sure it is the MOT is not there as a maintenance check like a Dental check up.
Sorry to be outspoken but
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My thoughts exactly.Sorry to be outspoken but
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Irrespective of whether lights are 'testable' in the MOT or not, why the hell would you drive for any length of time without (a) checking them yourself and (b) doing something about it if they're faulty - ESPECIALLY if you're taking it for a test!?
If I have fog or driving lamps fitted then I want to know that they'll work if and when I need them, not just hope they do.
Round here the only time you see fog lamps lit is on taxis ('cos to the Asians it is well blingin' innit) or when there's a headlamp out - as if putting the fogs on somehow makes it OK
- not sure that either circumstance was high on the manufacturer's brief when they fitted them.Gassing Station | Wedges | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff