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markh1

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Common MOT failure points
« on: 12 October 2009, 10:12:09 »
Hi all,

Want to book an MOT for this week but wondered what the common failure points are?

I have replaced the following within the past month or so...

4 x tyres
front wishbones
front drop links
4 x dampers
disks and pads
rebuilt the front calipers

The main thing I am worried about is that in order to get the power steering pump to work the engine needs to be revved above tickover. Will this matter?

Cheers,
Mark
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Re: Common MOT failure points
« Reply #1 on: 12 October 2009, 11:23:24 »
In the past I have had,
Front wishbones, drop links steering idler arm, rear subframe bushes.
Then you obviously have tyres, exhausts, wiper blades, windscreen washers,horn, handbrake, brake pipes.
There are more i am sure but thats about the main ones i can think of
Jez
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Re: Common MOT failure points
« Reply #2 on: 12 October 2009, 12:14:56 »
Rear coil springs have a tendency to snap after a certain amount of time.
Exhaust corrosion between mid section and backbox is also common.
Headlamp lense clips and leveling mechanisms can break sometimes too.
How old is your car exactly?  :-?
Most of this stuff is age related.
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Re: Common MOT failure points
« Reply #3 on: 12 October 2009, 12:35:31 »
Thanks for the replies, my car is on an S plate.

Is there any way you can check for rear wishbone bush play?
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Re: Common MOT failure points
« Reply #4 on: 12 October 2009, 12:57:58 »
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and leveling mechanisms can break sometimes too.

Had this one before! Pain on Elite, luckily tyre was advisory. I say luckily as it has the sports extras so the bloody huge tyres on it! lol Turns out it had only scrubbed slightly and they picked up on it.

Most of the time, its the little things to look out for! Recently put a daihatsu YRV through a test, passed with advisory on a bolt missing from passenger seat frame, didnt even think about it as been moving things around so taking seats out to get bits in!
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Re: Common MOT failure points
« Reply #5 on: 12 October 2009, 13:44:00 »
rear coil springs
track rod ends
leaking shocks
handbrake strength
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Re: Common MOT failure points
« Reply #6 on: 12 October 2009, 13:57:36 »
Big ones for me over last couple of years on my MV6 have been:

Handbrake
Air Fresheners



If anyone DARE query the latter, post your address, as I'm still sore about it  >:(
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Re: Common MOT failure points
« Reply #7 on: 12 October 2009, 16:24:49 »
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Big ones for me over last couple of years on my MV6 have been:

Handbrake
Air Fresheners



If anyone DARE query the latter, post your address, as I'm still sore about it  >:(

 :-X :-X ;D ;D
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Re: Common MOT failure points
« Reply #8 on: 12 October 2009, 17:05:03 »
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Big ones for me over last couple of years on my MV6 have been:

Handbrake
Air Fresheners



If anyone DARE query the latter, post your address, as I'm still sore about it  >:(

 :-X :-X :-X :-X :-X :-X :-X Mustn't comment  :-X :-X :-X ;D ;D
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Re: Common MOT failure points
« Reply #9 on: 12 October 2009, 22:07:59 »
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Big ones for me over last couple of years on my MV6 have been:

Handbrake
Air Fresheners



If anyone DARE query the latter, post your address, as I'm still sore about it  >:(


Wouldn't dare...but I am intrigued all the same?  ;) :y
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Re: Common MOT failure points
« Reply #10 on: 12 October 2009, 22:10:51 »
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Big ones for me over last couple of years on my MV6 have been:

Handbrake
Air Fresheners



If anyone DARE query the latter, post your address, as I'm still sore about it  >:(


Wouldn't dare...but I am intrigued all the same?  ;) :y
:-X
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Re: Common MOT failure points
« Reply #11 on: 12 October 2009, 22:18:02 »
TB May be sore....but his car sure smells nice  :y
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Re: Common MOT failure points
« Reply #12 on: 12 October 2009, 22:29:19 »
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.........
Air Fresheners



If anyone DARE query the latter, post your address, as I'm still sore about it  >:(

 :-X  :-X  :-X  :-X  :-X  :-X Must resist .... must resist .... must resist   :-X  :-X  :-X  :-X
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Re: Common MOT failure points
« Reply #13 on: 13 October 2009, 00:45:54 »
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Big ones for me over last couple of years on my MV6 have been:

Handbrake
Air Fresheners



If anyone DARE query the latter, post your address, as I'm still sore about it  >:(

  Now Jamie, with your finger on the delete button you know nobody would :-X ;D.
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Re: Common MOT failure points
« Reply #14 on: 14 October 2009, 10:13:50 »
Unfortunately it failed :(

List of things were;

drivers side tie rod (excess play)
drivers side headlamp aiming too high
hole in the exhaust

How do I adjust the driver side headlamp (they are xenons) The self leveller arm is on the other side?

Cheers,
Mark
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