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[feeutfo]

 seems a bit backward to me,although system as a whole its a massive improvement, i mean the idea of an early test is to find fault earlyer with the obvious intention of rectifying. There by correcting earlier. Now tho, if we believe the current change to be correct, there is no point testing early as you simply loose what ever portion of time off the end of your mot period. So your fault will go undetected for longer.
 
 
  

  

[Entwood]

From the MOTESTER site ...

http://www.motester.co.uk/mot-retest.html

NOTE: It should also be noted that should a vehicle be submitted for an MOT Test whilst still having an unexpired and valid MOT pass certificate, and fail the inspection, the original pass certificate remains legally valid until it expires. However, should any vehicle have developed faults which renders it un-roadworthy in legal terms, it would be unlawful to use it on the road irrespective of whether or not it has a current and valid MOT pass certificate.

HTH

[feeutfo]

ps how did the mot go re exhaust by the way. Today wasnt it?

yay, passed with flying colours  

however, as an advisory the exhaust is indeed nearing the end of its lifespan and will need replacing shortly. i need a new back box and ideally the twin pipes from backbox into cat area. this is all new territory for me so am open to all suggestions. its going to need sorting pretty soon so would appreciate the advice of those on here.

im looking for long life, open to the idea of a stainless one, that sounds and looks nice on the car.

thanks in advance for advice  

Wahay. Happy miging. Never did an exhaust myself. Just got a wack from behind by a mental blond 2 feet from my bumper for 5 miles then bang! Did me a favour, old system shot through. Her insurance got me complete oe system up to the cats i think. Oh thats not advice by they way.




 

[humbucker]

 

can anyone advise re gm exhaust, need parts all the way up to  join where the pipes with cats start. wondered if anyone had an idea re costs and any general advice. ie 'avoid that' or 'go for that' etc etc ;-)

thanks to those who have pm'd me about stainless custom exhausts.

its a twin exhaust system, 3.0i elite im after. is it the case that the gm exhausts come with lifetime warranty? might be worth dusting off the trade card if thats the case...

[humbucker]

this doesnt sound right but maybe i was just diluded...

called vx and asked how much genuine gm exhaust system will be: backbox and twin pipes from back box to the pipes that house the cats.

£451.35 without tradecard
£384.42 with tradecard

1 year warranty

if this is true its cheaper for me to get a custom stainless one made and fitted.

anyone verify if the quotes above sound accurate??

[Derek_in_Penzance]

Double check to be sure. I was convinced my exhaust was blowing on my old 2.5 , it was very chuffy and noisy. Turned out to be a split rubber pipe at the front of the engine, nothing to do with the exhaust, but it did sound exactly like an exhaust blow.

I've just had exactly the same thing!

[feeutfo]

Yes  i had forgotten, if MOT passed presume exhaust is fine. So what is causing the blowing exhaust noise?

[humbucker]

exhaust mainfold gasket probably needs replacing, but the exhaust itself as mentioned above isnt going to hold out much longer. just wondered if the quote id been given was in keeping with what others had experienced from vx... thought it would be a lot lower than they had quoted me to be honest and if thats the case id rather go get a stainless one for less money!!!!

any aftermarket ones that are any good if i dont go down the stainless route?

[nemo]

bought new exhaust from cats back a couple of weeks ago for my 1997 elite cost £290 on TC from main dealer.

[nemo]

P.S. that includes the dreaded 17.5%

[humbucker]

bought new exhaust from cats back a couple of weeks ago for my 1997 elite cost £290 on TC from main dealer.

did that include fitting? they must have got it wrong at the place i called, that price i mentioned before didnt include fitting!!    i'll try em again on monday...

[FRE07962128]

seems a bit backward to me,although system as a whole its a massive improvement, i mean the idea of an early test is to find fault earlyer with the obvious intention of rectifying. There by correcting earlier. Now tho, if we believe the current change to be correct, there is no point testing early as you simply loose what ever portion of time off the end of your mot period. So your fault will go undetected for longer.

I am pleased to say that is not the case, providing you have your vehicle tested within one month of your current MOT expiring, as any time left on it (for up to the month) is added to the new MOT. Therefore this new MOT will cover you for the next 12 months, plus any 'unused' time left on the old MOT.

Also all of us should remember that a MOT only covers you for the condition of the vehicle found to be the case on the actual day of the test.  Any subsequent failure / wear of a part that takes place, even the day after the MOT, and causes the vehicle to be deemed  "unroadworthy", results in the use of the said vehicle to be in contrevention of the Road Traffic Act and you are then liable to prosecution.  Thus no matter how long the MOT or not, it is the actual roadworthiness of the vehicle that overrides it at any time.
 
  

  

[nemo]

sorry but that price did not include fitting.

[Tony H]

a note re mot's to "anyone" reading this. mot tests can be taken WELL before the expiry date of your current crtificate. thus giving time to rectify faults while the car is still legal to drive, as you will still have time left on your current cert. if it fails.
   Sorry, one of my pets that one.
Hope helps.

I was told that with the new system, that if you have an MOT test and your car still has weeks, even months on the current certificate, and it then subsequently fails, then your car has no valid MOT!

This is correct .. if a car fails an MOT it is considered unroadworthy, and the computer will know this.. it is also illegal to drive an unroadworthy vehicle, and as you have just been told it's unroadworthy  you can't really argue !!! Old system where it was just a bit of paper you could "lose" the fail certificate .. computer based system .. you can't . Your insurance is also invalid .. and the insurance company can get the MOT information quite easily ..

but can can still drive to and from the MOT test station or garage that is doing the remedial work???

You can drive the car to and from the MOT station or a place of repair providing you have A PRE BOOKED APPOINTMENT

[MutantCav]

Will get the part number for you tomorrow mate for the backbox as I have one sitting in the garage...if I can see under the estate easily will get the mid box part numbers for you too...can get you full genuine second hand one for £100 all genuine...