mot failure help

  1. Established Member Joined: May 2009 cleethorpes, Lincolnshire Posts: 1830 Astra 2006 (55) 1.9 cdti 150 sri 192hp 322ftlb
    #1
    ok cars just failed on mot
    failed on
    rear brakes refusing to work
    car overheated during emissions testing
    needs a new cat from emissions
    both front wishbones have exessive play
    offside rear axle has excessive movement in stub axle and axle beam
    parking brake is fucked
    also the number plate lamp didnt work

    any ideas what to do or whether or not its worth repairing
  2. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Sep 2007 Someones Bumhole Posts: 5721 Mk2 16v Desire
    #2
    What's the reg and mileage?
  3. Established Member Joined: Sep 2009 Leeds Posts: 1761 Mk2 Saxo VTR 2001 (Two tone silver)
    #3
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by xxo0pko0xx View Post
    ok cars just failed on mot
    failed on
    rear brakes refusing to work
    car overheated during emissions testing
    needs a new cat from emissions
    both front wishbones have exessive play
    offside rear axle has excessive movement in stub axle and axle beam
    parking brake is fucked
    also the number plate lamp didnt work

    any ideas what to do or whether or not its worth repairing
    It depends if you think it's worth the time and money repairing. Have you been quoted a price for the work?
  4. Established Member Joined: May 2009 cleethorpes, Lincolnshire Posts: 1830 Astra 2006 (55) 1.9 cdti 150 sri 192hp 322ftlb
    #4
    yeah £600. its a w reg on about 100k
  5. Established Member Joined: Oct 2008 leeds Posts: 2430 05' Clio 182
    #5
    why did it overheat! that could be a big job!
  6. Established Member Joined: May 2009 cleethorpes, Lincolnshire Posts: 1830 Astra 2006 (55) 1.9 cdti 150 sri 192hp 322ftlb
    #6
    dont have a clue jus boiled over . its never been the best on the temp and has done it once to me before
  7. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Nov 2009 Sawtry Posts: 3456 Saxo VTS Saxo VTR
    #7
    I've had the same problem MOT wise, i've opted to give it a go and try fix the problems i had, my main problem was the rear axle, so i bought a new re-conditioned axle from IM axles and sorting the problems out now

    Mines a W reg 2000 VTS on 106k
  8. Established Member Joined: Aug 2009 Mansfield Posts: 1041 2003 Saxo VTR, 1997 MGF 1.8i, 2001 MGF Trophy 160
    #8
    £600 isn't a bad price imo for all them repairs but then again you gotta consider whether you are willing to spend that money to get it back onto the road and whether you would make the money back or not when it comes to reselling

    You may be able to pick up another saxo with long mot then move ur parts onto that if it looks decent and sell urs for spares and repairs/ maybe just break it?

    The overheating issue doesn't sound good to me mate - could be something expensive or maybe even the head gasket?

    Cheapest option is to repair it yourself but its your decision bud
  9. Established Member Joined: May 2009 cleethorpes, Lincolnshire Posts: 1830 Astra 2006 (55) 1.9 cdti 150 sri 192hp 322ftlb
    #9
    im gonnado wishbones and the cat. i think gaz will help me witht eh rear beam and the thermostat was fucked at the time and the manual override on my fan was switched off so it over heated
  10. Established Member Joined: Apr 2009 Redcar Posts: 1971 2000 Posi Blue vtr
    #10
    The over ride should be wired in parralel with the thermo switch. (You should not be able to stop the fan from cutting in error in with your switch-it just defeats the object in having it).
  11. Regular Poster Joined: Feb 2010 Enfield north London Posts: 473 Corsa 1.7 diesel
    #11
    I would stick it in BCA auction to go through on a Saturday and be done with it!
  12. Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 12836 Yeaaahh Fiesta
    #12
    £600 on a £600 car lol sell it and start again