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Title: Cheap MOT.
Post by: robbo299 on 24 April 2009, 20:35:59

Took my Elite for the dreaded MOT yesterday and it failed only on the emission test. The tester suggested i try adding some Forte Injection Cleaner to the fuel tank, give it a blast up the motorway and take it back for a re-test this morning. Paid £13-99 for bottle of cleaner from local accessory shop and did as suggested. Took it back for re-test and it passed ok. Cheapest MOT ive had in years! ;D

Title: Re: Cheap MOT.
Post by: waspy on 24 April 2009, 20:37:44

Result :y :) How much was the MOT?

Title: Re: Cheap MOT.
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 24 April 2009, 20:39:31

I can beat that!

Mine passed today and all it needed was two orange bulbs for the rear indicators, as the old ones had faded!! :-?

All of £4!!! :y ;D

Title: Re: Cheap MOT.
Post by: waspy on 24 April 2009, 20:43:22

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I can beat that!

Mine passed today and all it needed was two orange bulbs for the rear indicators, as the old ones had faded!! :-?

All of £4!!! :y ;D

I can beat that. Mine passed & only needed a number plate bulb for which he didn't charge me :P ;D ;D

Title: Re: Cheap MOT.
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 24 April 2009, 20:48:11

Was it the cheapest MOT today though?????? :-? :-? :-?

Title: Re: Cheap MOT.
Post by: waspy on 24 April 2009, 20:48:45

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Was it the cheapest MOT today though?????? :-? :-? :-?

£40.00

Title: Re: Cheap MOT.
Post by: robbo299 on 24 April 2009, 20:51:00

MOT was £39-95. Add on the £13-99 and it's errrr......... A lot less than i normally end up paying. :D  Usually don't get away with less than £100.

Title: Re: Cheap MOT.
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 24 April 2009, 20:53:16

Bugger!! You've got me beat there Pete....... Mine was £58.60 including bulbs...... thats the joys of living in the sticks ;D ;D ;D

Its still the cheapest MOT I've had for a long time though :y :y :y

Title: Re: Cheap MOT.
Post by: p j morgan on 24 April 2009, 20:53:48

there are some garages that say special offer mot twenty nine ninety nine.they mostly fail your motor on something and get their money back doing what ever they failed it on the a retest fee . >:(

Title: Re: Cheap MOT.
Post by: mantagte on 24 April 2009, 20:55:46

nice one happy for another year

Title: Re: Cheap MOT.
Post by: waspy on 24 April 2009, 20:56:39

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Bugger!! You've got me beat there Pete....... Mine was £58.60 including bulbs...... thats the joys of living in the sticks ;D ;D ;D

Its still the cheapest MOT I've had for a long time though :y :y :y

I'd swap you any day. I grew up in the country & really miss the peace & quiet :( :'(

As for the price, as long as you get a pass, it doesn't matter :y

Title: Re: Cheap MOT.
Post by: miggy on 24 April 2009, 20:56:41

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Took my Elite for the dreaded MOT yesterday and it failed only on the emission test. The tester suggested i try adding some Forte Injection Cleaner to the fuel tank, give it a blast up the motorway and take it back for a re-test this morning. Paid £13-99 for bottle of cleaner from local accessory shop and did as suggested. Took it back for re-test and it passed ok. Cheapest MOT ive had in years! ;D

Excellent...... :y :y :y

Title: Re: Cheap MOT.
Post by: robbo299 on 24 April 2009, 20:58:07

Yeah ive thought that as well and tend to stay away from "special offers". Been using this particular testing station for a few years now as they don't do repairs there. Free re-test as well.

Title: Re: Cheap MOT.
Post by: TheBoy on 24 April 2009, 21:38:05

Not to all tractor owners presenting cars for MOT. Try to use a good, branded fuel for a tank or 2 before hand, and give it a thrashing just beforehand.

Title: Re: Cheap MOT.
Post by: TheBoy on 24 April 2009, 21:39:23

My MOT today cost in total, £49.23, this includes the fail and th retest, and the 23p was for a bulb I changed just before presenting car.  Did have to change to indicator bulbs last night though, about 50p each