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Title: My Omega needs an MOT by the 28th of Nov
Post by: Taxi_Driver on 11 November 2007, 21:04:40
Planning on getting it MOT'd next week.....or early the week after.....

Will it pass or fail??.....be interesting....its on 109k miles...  :-/

Exhaust has a bandage on it  :-/

Exhaust Manifold blow when cold  :-/

Not had any steering/suspension work done.

 :-/
Title: Re: My Omega needs an MOT by the 28th of Nov
Post by: Kev on 11 November 2007, 21:07:33
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Planning on getting it MOT'd next week.....or early the week after.....

Will it pass or fail??.....be interesting....its on 109k miles...  :-/

Exhaust has a bandage on it  :-/

Exhaust Manifold blow when cold  :-/

Not had any steering/suspension work done.

 :-/

Ultimately that depends on which garage you're taking it to, and how much you are paying for your "test".  ;)
Title: Re: My Omega needs an MOT by the 28th of Nov
Post by: MikeDundee on 11 November 2007, 21:09:01
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Planning on getting it MOT'd next week.....or early the week after.....

Will it pass or fail??.....be interesting....its on 109k miles...  :-/

Exhaust has a bandage on it  :-/

Exhaust Manifold blow when cold  :-/

Not had any steering/suspension work done.

 :-/

Should pass with Flying colours then :-/
Title: Re: My Omega needs an MOT by the 28th of Nov
Post by: Taxi_Driver on 11 November 2007, 21:11:18
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[quote  :yauthor=Taxi Driver link=1194815081/0#0 date=1194815080]Planning on getting it MOT'd next week.....or early the week after.....

Will it pass or fail??.....be interesting....its on 109k miles...  :-/

Exhaust has a bandage on it  :-/

Exhaust Manifold blow when cold  :-/

Not had any steering/suspension work done.

 :-/

Ultimately that depends on which garage you're taking it to, and how much you are paying for your "test".[/quote]

I get the choice of 2 garages ( i think...maybe 3) in Swindon......it has to pass a 'taxi' mot....and only a few garages can do this  :y
Title: Re: My Omega needs an MOT by the 28th of Nov
Post by: STMO123 on 11 November 2007, 21:14:03
Exhaust bandage is prob a fail, but the manifold gasket shouldn't be. They run it warm all the time to do the emissions test.
Title: Re: My Omega needs an MOT by the 28th of Nov
Post by: Kev on 11 November 2007, 21:14:05
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I get the choice of 2 garages ( i think...maybe 3) in Swindon......it has to pass a 'taxi' mot....and only a few garages can do this  :y

Some of the taxis up my way are shocking, maybe you should bring it up here to get done, i'm sure it would sail it.  :y
Title: Re: My Omega needs an MOT by the 28th of Nov
Post by: Markie on 11 November 2007, 21:16:04
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I get the choice of 2 garages ( i think...maybe 3) in Swindon......it has to pass a 'taxi' mot....and only a few garages can do this  :y

Some of the taxis up my way are shocking, maybe you should bring it up here to get done, i'm sure it would sail it.  :y


tell me bout it.....

Mine is due Mid Dec.....i must be due a big bill.....2 straight passes so far...
Title: Re: My Omega needs an MOT by the 28th of Nov
Post by: smoothomega on 11 November 2007, 21:20:52
When i MOT'd mine it had just done 164000 miles and had a slight blow from the manifold when cold, she sailed through and the chap that tested it said it was better than cars with half the miles so yours should pass with flying colours  :y ,after that exhaust bandage is removed  :-/
Title: Re: My Omega needs an MOT by the 28th of Nov
Post by: Taxi_Driver on 11 November 2007, 21:21:24
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]Exhaust bandage is prob a fail[/highlight], but the manifold gasket shouldn't be. They run it warm all the time to do the emissions test.

Ive been told....as long as the bandage isnt leaking its ok......but are MOT testers on this site still present to tell me for sure   :-/
Title: Re: My Omega needs an MOT by the 28th of Nov
Post by: STMO123 on 11 November 2007, 21:24:24
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]Exhaust bandage is prob a fail[/highlight], but the manifold gasket shouldn't be. They run it warm all the time to do the emissions test.

Ive been told....as long as the bandage isnt leaking its ok......but are MOT testers on this site still present to tell me for sure   :-/

As far as I know it's a "temporary repair". However, it could be seen as Ok on the day :-/
Title: Re: My Omega needs an MOT by the 28th of Nov
Post by: CaptainZok on 11 November 2007, 21:24:39
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]Exhaust bandage is prob a fail[/highlight], but the manifold gasket shouldn't be. They run it warm all the time to do the emissions test.

Ive been told....as long as the bandage isnt leaking its ok......but are MOT testers on this site still present to tell me for sure   :-/
AFAIK if its gas tight, ie not blowing it will pass the MOT. But with yours being a private hire test I don't have a clue, up here they can fail for having different coloured panels so anythings possible depending on what the council stipulate I suppose.
Title: Re: My Omega needs an MOT by the 28th of Nov
Post by: STMO123 on 11 November 2007, 21:25:04
Test Description

The exhaust system will fail the MOT if:

Part of the system missing or excessively deteriorated
A mounting is missing or damaged so it does not support the system
There is a major leak
The system is excessively noisy.
Emissions

These are checked using specialised equipment, the details of the check depending on the year that the vehicle was first used on the road. Excessive smoking (checked visually) is a reason for failure.

Diesel smoke emissions are checked by using a smoke meter

Title: Re: My Omega needs an MOT by the 28th of Nov
Post by: Entwood on 11 November 2007, 21:26:29
MOT specs here .. but only a "normal" car ... not a taxi .. but can't be that much difference ?

http://www.ukmot.com/6-3.asp#Text_top
Title: Re: My Omega needs an MOT by the 28th of Nov
Post by: Taxi_Driver on 11 November 2007, 21:31:45
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]Exhaust bandage is prob a fail[/highlight], but the manifold gasket shouldn't be. They run it warm all the time to do the emissions test.

Ive been told....as long as the bandage isnt leaking its ok......but are MOT testers on this site still present to tell me for sure   :-/
AFAIK if its gas tight, ie not blowing it will pass the MOT. But with yours being a private hire test I don't have a clue, up here they can fail for having different coloured panels so anythings possible depending on what the council stipulate I suppose.

Its normal MOT....plus stupid things like....first aid kit.....fire extinguisher....clean car.....inside and out  :o
Title: Re: My Omega needs an MOT by the 28th of Nov
Post by: STMO123 on 11 November 2007, 21:33:59
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Test Description

The exhaust system will fail the MOT if:

Part of the system missing or excessively deteriorated
A mounting is missing or damaged so it does not support the system
There is a major leak
The system is excessively noisy.
Emissions

These are checked using specialised equipment, the details of the check depending on the year that the vehicle was first used on the road. Excessive smoking (checked visually) is a reason for failure.

Diesel smoke emissions are checked by using a smoke meter


That can be a bit ambiguous. Deteriorated but bandaged ;D
Title: Re: My Omega needs an MOT by the 28th of Nov
Post by: Entwood on 11 November 2007, 21:35:51
from the link I gave

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Note: A durable repair to an exhaust system which effectively prevents leaks is acceptable providing the system is structurally sound

so as long as the bandage is in good condition ......  and the whole exhaust is not hanging ...  ??  :)
Title: Re: My Omega needs an MOT by the 28th of Nov
Post by: STMO123 on 11 November 2007, 21:36:27
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from the link I gave

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Note: A durable repair to an exhaust system which effectively prevents leaks is acceptable providing the system is structurally sound

so as long as the bandage is in good condition ......  ??  :)

?????? :-/
Title: Re: My Omega needs an MOT by the 28th of Nov
Post by: STMO123 on 11 November 2007, 21:37:45
We're all banging on about the exhaust here.....the suspension and brakes are probably shot ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: My Omega needs an MOT by the 28th of Nov
Post by: Chopsdad on 11 November 2007, 23:16:14
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]Exhaust bandage is prob a fail[/highlight], but the manifold gasket shouldn't be. They run it warm all the time to do the emissions test.

Ive been told....as long as the bandage isnt leaking its ok......but are MOT testers on this site still present to tell me for sure   :-/
AFAIK if its gas tight, ie not blowing it will pass the MOT. But with yours being a private hire test I don't have a clue, up here they can fail for having different coloured panels so anythings possible depending on what the council stipulate I suppose.

Its normal MOT....plus stupid things like....first aid kit.....fire extinguisher....clean car.....inside and out  :o

Oh dear :-[

Just don't park it next to me, AA or Miggy and you'll be fine Dave  :y
Title: Re: My Omega needs an MOT by the 28th of Nov
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 12 November 2007, 11:49:17
bandage will be OK as long as it's not blowing, and the exhaust is secure.