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Title: Mighty Signum fails MOT.
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 27 March 2019, 16:43:23
The good news is the test only cost £29.95.

Car failed on broken coil spring (again).... :-\

Both rear brakes excessively binding ......2.5 hours of labour.

Total £133 plus VAT......so £160.

Could be worse. :y Could be better. :-\


Title: Re: Mighty Signum fails MOT.
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 27 March 2019, 16:54:48
Rear brakes will be the handbrake self adjusters seizing within the callipers...

And I very nearly suggested a broken spring or two earlier ;D

Like you said, could be worse... at least it doesn't need welding ::)
Title: Re: Mighty Signum fails MOT.
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 27 March 2019, 17:04:02
Rear brakes will be the handbrake self adjusters seizing within the callipers...

And I very nearly suggested a broken spring or two earlier ;D

Like you said, could be worse... at least it doesn't need welding ::)


Advisories were both rear tyres having cracked tread in the centre.
 

Exhaust also got a mention but then it is the original from 2007. I imagine a replacement could cost a few bob.
Title: Re: Mighty Signum fails MOT.
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 27 March 2019, 17:09:01
Also......offside front ball joint has slight play.

Coil springs seem prone to breaking on a regular basis.
Title: Re: Mighty Signum fails MOT.
Post by: henryd on 27 March 2019, 17:15:17
Also......offside front ball joint has slight play.

Coil springs seem prone to breaking on a regular basis.

Is that because you are a lard ass and subjecting them to extra load ?!!!
Title: Re: Mighty Signum fails MOT.
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 27 March 2019, 17:20:26
Or all the bouncing up / down with sil in there.  ;D
Title: Re: Mighty Signum fails MOT.
Post by: Viral_Jim on 27 March 2019, 17:21:36
It's only to be expected really, given the raw sexual magnetism of that fine automobile
Title: Re: Mighty Signum fails MOT.
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 27 March 2019, 17:22:04
Also......offside front ball joint has slight play.

Coil springs seem prone to breaking on a regular basis.

Is that because you are a lard ass and subjecting them to extra load ?!!!


I still enjoy the physique of a sinewy youth........by that I mean.......oh, never mind. ;D :D





Title: Re: Mighty Signum fails MOT.
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 27 March 2019, 17:24:08
It's only to be expected really, given the raw sexual magnetism of that fine automobile


Yep.....it's a babe magnet. :y

........much like an electric Golf. :)
Title: Re: Mighty Signum fails MOT.
Post by: dave the builder on 27 March 2019, 18:07:57
Congratulations on the fail  ;D
(or should that be, congratulations on the relatively cheap cost of getting it to pass after the fail)
can't be that many left , bit like Omegas  ::)
Title: Re: Mighty Signum fails MOT.
Post by: BazaJT on 27 March 2019, 18:17:40
Yes but not many left in the case of the Signum can only be regarded as a good thing :D
Title: Re: Mighty Signum fails MOT.
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 27 March 2019, 18:23:17
Yes but not many left in the case of the Signum can only be regarded as a good thing :D

.......Not many Signum's in sunny cunny. :y
Title: Re: Mighty Signum fails MOT.
Post by: dave the builder on 27 March 2019, 18:24:31
Yes but not many left in the case of the Signum can only be regarded as a good thing :D

"beauty is in the eye of the beholder"

here you go Opti  clicky (https://www.specsavers.co.uk/offers/over-60s)

Title: Re: Mighty Signum fails MOT.
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 27 March 2019, 18:27:24
The Signum will soon gain classic status.... :y

Snap up the remaining few while you can....disbelievers. :)
Title: Re: Mighty Signum fails MOT.
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 27 March 2019, 18:29:08
 ......obviously not the derv crap. They are worthless. 8)
Title: Re: Mighty Signum fails MOT.
Post by: STEMO on 27 March 2019, 18:32:46
I quite like the signum when they were first released. They are, after all, just a different shaped vectra.  I've never driven either, so can't comment.
Title: Re: Mighty Signum fails MOT.
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 27 March 2019, 18:33:07
The Signum will soon gain classic status.... :y

Snap up the remaining few while you can....disbelievers. :)

I'm sure you'd have lavished any amount to keep it on the road and it would have been worth every penny!  :)
Title: Re: Mighty Signum fails MOT.
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 27 March 2019, 18:37:18
I quite like the signum when they were first released. They are, after all, just a different shaped vectra.  I've never driven either, so can't comment.
It is not like you to be so diplomatic.

Are you feeling unwell? ::)
Title: Re: Mighty Signum fails MOT.
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 27 March 2019, 18:38:37
The Signum will soon gain classic status.... :y

Snap up the remaining few while you can....disbelievers. :)

I'm sure you'd have lavished any amount to keep it on the road and it would have been worth every penny!  :)


Of course. Future value could be in the millions. :y
Title: Re: Mighty Signum fails MOT.
Post by: omegod on 27 March 2019, 19:23:02
Most uncomfortable seats ever
Crappest trim quality
Horrid styling
Sinus infection green colour

Was glad to see the back of the one I briefly had, especially as I made a packet after buying it spares/repair due to a faulty fuel pressure regulator £300 purchase, £60 FPR, £1395 sale price  :D 
Title: Re: Mighty Signum fails MOT.
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 27 March 2019, 19:26:25
The Signum will soon gain classic status.... :y

Snap up the remaining few while you can....disbelievers. :)

I'm sure you'd have lavished any amount to keep it on the road and it would have been worth every penny!  :)


Of course. Future value could be in the millions. :y

Sadly, you'll be nowt but dust in your box by that time.  :(  :P   :)
Title: Re: Mighty Signum fails MOT.
Post by: dave the builder on 27 March 2019, 19:51:48
a million Gambian butut  :y

100 bututs = 1 dalasi

1000 dalasi = £15

1,000,000 butut = £150

(scrap value =£150)
 
Title: Re: Mighty Signum fails MOT.
Post by: STEMO on 27 March 2019, 21:02:14
I quite like the signum when they were first released. They are, after all, just a different shaped vectra.  I've never driven either, so can't comment.
It is not like you to be so diplomatic.

Are you feeling unwell? ::)
I say what I see, Opti, diplomacy doesn't come into it.