MOT Fail

1. mrjack Newbie Joined: Mar 2010 Burnley Posts: 2 Saxo East Coast 1.1i Mini Cooper S

   #1 31st March 2010, 15:39

   ::face palm::
   
   So, I bought my saxo about a year and a half ago because I've always loved saxos, and I got it for a bargain price of £990. Then the insurance kicked in at £2600 a year. Ouch.
   
   Three months later I needed new brake pads, so that was £100ish down the drain
   Five months later I needed a new exhaust and catalytic convertor and manifold, that was £230
   Ten months later the head gaskets blew along with my radiator, so that came to another £300
   Eleven months later the thatchman alarm fucks up and I need a new alarm at another £200+.
   And now, fifteen months later, I need a new drive shaft and CV joints, some welding, some MORE new brakes on the front AND I need a new seal somewhere in my engine to stop it vomiting oil on itself like a paraletic scruff on a night out gone bad.
   
   Although my insurance has dropped to £1600 a year now.
   
   Oh and I need some more road tax.
   
   Brilliant.
   
2. -Alex- Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 3470 Golf mk2

   #2 31st March 2010, 15:42

   Welcome to the world of owning a Spaxo.
3. mrjack Newbie Joined: Mar 2010 Burnley Posts: 2 Saxo East Coast 1.1i Mini Cooper S

   #3 31st March 2010, 15:47

   I don't want to have it anymore. Someone take him away. Yes, him, he's called Kenneth.
4. user_38198 Established Member Joined: Oct 2009 West Mids Posts: 1847 Peugeot 106 1.1

   #4 31st March 2010, 15:51

   Are you letting a garage do all the work, or are you doing it some/all yourself?
5. addyjj Infrequent Poster Joined: Jul 2009 Cirencester, Glos Posts: 108 MK2 Saxo VTS

   #5 31st March 2010, 16:15

   You could save some money and do the driveshaft your self along with the brakes ! I know the feeling well bought a VTS and have had to basically replace everything bar the engine.
6. Lawz Infrequent Poster Joined: Mar 2008 Newcastle Posts: 212 1.1 Mk1

   #6 31st March 2010, 16:39

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by mrjack Three months later I needed new brake pads, so that was £100ish down the drain

   Were they made of gold or something?
7. MJ05LLY Established Member Joined: Jan 2008 Doncaster Posts: 1616 Audi TTS

   #7 31st March 2010, 16:50

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by addyjj You could save some money and do the driveshaft your self along with the brakes ! I know the feeling well bought a VTS and have had to basically replace everything bar the engine.

   Ditto. Bought most parts though and taught myself how to fit them, saving me a packet
   
   
   
   Though am gonna make the call soon to book my car in for its MOT
8. viciousjello Infrequent Poster Joined: Feb 2010 Boston Posts: 156 Year 2000 Saxo VTR

   #8 31st March 2010, 18:51

   most of what it needs is just wear and tear items, just unfortunate it all needs doing at the same time, and a 100 quid for pads is well expensive, especially if they need replacing already!!!
9. saxovts140 L-plater Joined: May 2007 crewe Posts: 55 saxo vtr

   #9 31st March 2010, 19:02

   joys of being a mechanic low cost repares i love it
10. vaux88 Infrequent Poster Joined: Feb 2010 Fareham Posts: 154 Citroen Saxo VTR

    #10 1st April 2010, 15:05

    Wish I was a mechanic! I've only had my VTR a few weeks and already needed new coil pack/ plugs and rear axle! Luckily I know a mechanic who's agreed to do anything else I want done privately My EM light also has a mind of it's own.
    
    That is a lot of money you've splashed though.
11. taitypot106 Frequent Poster Joined: Jun 2009 tyne and wear Posts: 567 saxo 1.1i desire

    #11 1st April 2010, 15:09

    my brake pads were 11 quid and took no time to fit!