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Just got the list back of what i need done for my first mot for the tolly since i got it 2 Front Tyres (prob my own fault lol) front brake pipes (mechanic said last person that fitted these nver put the protecters on them so they are knackered) New cat as inside of mine is all broken up a...

Hey, Very close to ordering a decat and downpipe. My MOT isn't until next October, but I was wondering, those members who have decatted their cars, doesn't the fuss of having to swap back come MOT time bother you? What do you guys do about it Cheers Dan

Car failed its mot today on emissions Fast Idle Test CO=0.57 Fail HC=00017 Pass Lambda=0.99Pass Second Fast Idle Test CO=2.16 Fail HC=00028 Pass Lambda=0.94fail Normal Idle Test CO=0.50 its either my cat or my lambda sensers. Can anyone tell from these readings which it could...

I just asked my stealer to do my Leon's first MoT while it's in for some other work next week, and I was told it would be £55!!! Now either the stealer is making a pretty markup on this or the cost of MoTs has gone up a fair bit since last time I had one! Is this normal??

So took our 54 reg 1.2S to the dealer for 4yr (40K) service and MOT. Failed MOT on NS wishbone bush (why this one should be a fail, and the other one perfectly OK baffles me) and uneven rear brakes. Both quickly fixed - a mere £200 that we hadn't expected. Car has only done 33K is...

my car failed the emissions test on the CO2 readings whats wrong with it???

Hi guys, MOT time this afternoon, 1st one for the LEON. I haven't had to get one of these for about 4 years now - is there any pre MOT stuff I need to do ? Only two things concerning me - 1 is that I have a slow puncture in one of the tyres (going to pump it up beforehand - but is this...

Hi just a quick question But just doing things for the mot at the moment: its failed on handbrake not efficient enough checked the shoes and look fine?? can you adjust the handbrake cable from under the car and could that be a problem? it goes up to 3 clicks on the lever thou..

After nearly 2 years off the road, my little arosa went straight through its MOT this morning! Since buying it as a non-runner 9 months ago all i've needed is a temperature sensor to get it running, a battery as the old one had faded through lack of use, some clips to keep the window in, ht...

And it passed :D 2 advisories (sp) tho, front brake pads a bit low and the front suspension lower arms back bushes will need doing soon as well. All in all very chuffed :D Does anyone know what bushes I need??? I aint to clued up about them and I was gonna go for uprated ones if possible???

After owning the valver for six months it has passed the m.o.t. with flying colours, though I had to replace the:- rear discs rear pads rear wheel bearings. centre exhaust rear exhaust inner cv boot top mounts Cost a bit, but the car is now running sweet, glad it passed as the missus...

i had to mot both the ibiza's today, the yellow 1.4s and the topaz blue gti 16v. They yellow one passed with flying colours which is a bonus as it has been sold but the gti failed :( luckily it wasn't to bad. wish bone bushes on both sides need replacing. £12 for both sets of bushes each...

Just as it says, I've been running this variable resistor in a box for around ten months and was going to remove it for MOT but did not have time . Thankfully it passed no worries and the box was never a smokey /ruff idle example. I am however gearing up for a remap when i can get the funds...

Hi people, Just had my 60K service and Cambelt change, great service etc from Camberley Seat. did need a new hydrolic tensioner tho :cry: Now my MOT is due so i asked them to give it a once over... please bear with me as i have a few questions over the best routes to take. Any help or...

hi, anyone had any experience with these guys nationwide, they do mot, service etc. mate got booked in for an mot tomorrow and, anyone know if they are quick with any repairs, i.e brakes, tyres etc as he really needs a pass for work. cheers happy new year

anybody any ideas. a mates car is past its mot, by 3 months, he thought it was due january but that was his old car?? numpty. im not sure on the legals but obviously its illegal to drive but hes booked it in for wed and hes panicking that the mot place will reject it as its well overdue...

hey everyone, got my MOT today,given the car a quick once over and everything should be ok touch wood! however is there any random thing mk1 LC's tend to fail on? Brakes are all new this year, tyres are good, all lights,wipers and the horn is working only thing I can't check is...

Help! Booked it in at the local Kwik Fit :think: just cause it's near to work. It's failed on a specialist exhaust bracket?! Anyone know the approx cost this might be so I know if they try and sting me! Thx Sara

It failed on: - Rear fog lamp tell tale not working [1.1.6e] - Offside rear rear fog lamp not in good working order (not working) [1.1.6b] - Offside headlamp aim too high [1.6] - Nearside headlamp not in good working order adverselt affecting beam image [1.2.4a] - Nearside side...

Hello! My car failed the MOT today with: 001 Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive [7.3.2b] The reading was 1.058....the readings you are allowed is 1.030 MAX and 0.970 Min does anyone know what this could be? MOT tester said maybe there is a hole in the...