M.O.T Day

[firman]

Well it is that time of year again! I hate this day, done all I can it is now in the hands of the tester. Fingers crossed.

[Pints]

I know your pain. The worst is way they take it for the test drive.
It's like sending your missus to the lady-doctor.

[attym3]

Pints said:

I know your pain. The worst is way they take it for the test drive.
It's like sending your missus to the lady-doctor.

M.O.T does not include a test drive.

Mark

[skatty]

Pints said:

I know your pain. The worst is way they take it for the test drive.
It's like sending your missus to the lady-doctor.

I would not let any MOT Dude take my car for a test drive, bugger all to do with the MOT..............

[Munter]

The only test drive they might do is if it has a fancy diff and can't do a brake test on the rollers. Then they have to take it up the road to use the brakes and see if they work. But I can't see that applying to an MX5.

To be honest I'm more worried about my other car than the MX5. It's never failed it's MOT. (Ok it failed on a blown sidelight which was fitted and tested right away).

[Pints]

attym3 said:

Pints said:

I know your pain. The worst is way they take it for the test drive.
It's like sending your missus to the lady-doctor.

M.O.T does not include a test drive.

Mark

I can't believe I didn't know this. I'll certainly challenge them the next time.

[JonnyFive]

Pints said:

attym3 said:

Pints said:

I know your pain. The worst is way they take it for the test drive.
It's like sending your missus to the lady-doctor.

M.O.T does not include a test drive.

Mark

I can't believe I didn't know this. I'll certainly challenge them the next time.

If your vehicle has a diff or 4wd it can't be brake tested on the rollers, so they do have to do a road test with a brake-ometer thing (Not correct name )

We done mine on the rollers, was fine.. I doubt many garages know the MX5 has a LSD.

[anonymous-user]

is it safe to MOT a car with an LSD on rollers? Mine has a working LSD and I'd like to keep it that way.

[Pints]

JonnyFive said:

If your vehicle has a diff or 4wd it can't be brake tested on the rollers, so they do have to do a road test with a brake-ometer thing (Not correct name )

We done mine on the rollers, was fine.. I doubt many garages know the MX5 has a LSD.

I don't think my MX-5 has the LSD.

[Munter]

Pints said:

I don't think my MX-5 has the LSD.

mine doesn't either.

[firman]

Failed! Need the sills welding. Knew they were getting close but didnt think they were quite as bad as they were. Booooooo

[attym3]

Mine has a LSD

Is this something I should be making my M.O.T tester aware of come test time?

Mark

[Munter]

firman said:

Failed! Need the sills welding. Knew they were getting close but didnt think they were quite as bad as they were. Booooooo

I think I have your weekend sorted out:
Get Angle Grinder
Remove rust
Panic
Phone local body shop
Ponder if car is safe
Risk it and drive over
Open wallet

[robgee1964]

JimSuperSix said:

is it safe to MOT a car with an LSD on rollers? Mine has a working LSD and I'd like to keep it that way.

You can test an slippy diff on the rollers as you are rotating both wheels on the axle together.

If its a 4x4, you can do that on the rollers too, provided you put the transfer box into neutral and make sure the centre difflock isn't engaged. I've never presented a 4x4 vehicle with a viscous centre coupling, but I do know if there is any doubt they will test the brakes on the road, using a G meter,

But they are within their rights to take the car for a test drive, should the MOT tester feel its necessary for any reason.

[attym3]

robgee1964 said:

But they are within their rights to take the car for a test drive, should the MOT tester feel its necessary for any reason.

And I wonder which cars they "feel" need a test drive?

Mark

[robgee1964]

attym3 said:

And I wonder which cars they "feel" need a test drive?

Mark

Well, for instance they might see something which makes them suspect the car won't run in a straight line. Or they might decide the cat needs warming up, if its just out of limits on emissions.

Sometimes they might decide they want to road test the brakes, or on some vehicles the ABS light doesn't go out until the speed goes above a few mph (eg Disco 1), in which case the tester might drive a few hundred yard just to confirm the light goes out, and stays out.

Edited by robgee1964 on Tuesday 2nd August 11:47

[firman]

Well all sorted! After a weekend of grazed knuckles and blue air the suspension was swapped over then had the sills all welded today and the test is re-booked for wednesday afternoon! Be glad to have it back on the road, as much as I enjoy the Jag I do miss getting the roof down and having a blast

[Gizmo!]

robgee1964 said:

Well, for instance they might see something which makes them suspect the car won't run in a straight line. Or they might decide the cat needs warming up, if its just out of limits on emissions.

I always make sure my car is, well, "properly" warmed up before going for the MOT. Firm believer that a good Italian tune-up works wonders.

[firman]

Wooooohooooo passed! Back on the road for another year of motoring and the sills are now fixed too. Let the upgrades begin