Important! : MOT Faliure: Mark 2 Furio

  1. Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2012 Newcastle Posts: 517 Saxo Furio Mark 2
    #1
    Ok, so had MOT today and failed miserably.

    1) Both my front side lights are blue.
    2) Nearside break like not working.
    3) Offside headlamp aim beam image 'obviously' incorrect.
    4) Drivers seat insecure.
    5) Offside inner CV boot deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt.
    6) Nearside and Offside suspension arms have excessive play in ball joints.
    7) Parking break efficiency below requirements. (11%, already had shoes and wheel cylinders on the back about a month ago). He also said its not working on one side..

    Been quoted £285. This figure reasonable? Obviously I want a safe car to drive and will pay te price for this.
  2. Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2012 Hereford Posts: 156 Saxo Furio 1.4 8v Standard.
    #2
    Massssssiiiiivvve rip off dude.
  3. Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2012 Hereford Posts: 156 Saxo Furio 1.4 8v Standard.
    #3
    How mechanically minded are you pal?
  4. Regular Poster Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 342
    #4
    Rip off

    Might need new cables or else cable tensioned up for the handbrake
    First 4 items are a case of screwing in bulbs and headlight alignment

    CV boot could be replaced but second hand shaft would be just as handy, £20 would buy one and easily put in, and then sort the front suspension

    In parts your talking very little to be honest, handy done DIY
  5. Frequent Poster Joined: Oct 2011 Milton Keynes Posts: 869 2000 Citroen Saxo 1.0L
    #5
    1) Both my front side lights are blue. -- Change theses yourself £2

    2) Nearside break like not working. -- Get flexi pipe if poss £20ish

    3) Offside headlamp aim beam image 'obviously' incorrect. -- new headlight unit. used. £20

    4) Drivers seat insecure. --re bolt it tighter

    5) Offside inner CV boot deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt.-- new CV boot £15

    6) Nearside and Offside suspension arms have excessive play in ball joints. --£15 per side. Best getting garage doing this. they have the ball join separator.

    7) Parking break efficiency below requirements. (11%, already had shoes and wheel cylinders on the back about a month ago). He also said its not working on one side.. --The pipe should fix that. obv you will also have to bleed the brakes.

    Been quoted £285. This figure reasonable? Obviously I want a safe car to drive and will pay te price for this.
  6. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Oct 2005 Aycliffe Posts: 32205 Saxo VTS
    #6
    How the frig did you let it go for an MOT in that condition?
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  7. Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2012 Newcastle Posts: 517 Saxo Furio Mark 2
    #7
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Barry123 View Post
    How the frig did you let it go for an MOT in that condition?
    Not long had the car tbh. Just put it in to see what needed doing before MOT runs out 24th may. Although after this MOT I'm not driving it at all. Didn't realise it was so bad.

    As for DIY, I can do the arms myself also g as I can find them cheap enough.. Inner CV boot? I have no idea how to remove driveshafts so think I'll leave that for the garage.
  8. Frequent Poster Joined: Oct 2011 Milton Keynes Posts: 869 2000 Citroen Saxo 1.0L
    #8
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by FurioAndy View Post
    Not long had the car tbh. Just put it in to see what needed doing before MOT runs out 24th may. Although after this MOT I'm not driving it at all. Didn't realise it was so bad.

    As for DIY, I can do the arms myself also g as I can find them cheap enough.. Inner CV boot? I have no idea how to remove driveshafts so think I'll leave that for the garage.

    What you need is a haynes manual
  9. Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2012 Newcastle Posts: 517 Saxo Furio Mark 2
    #9
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by AnthonyMartin View Post
    What you need is a haynes manual
    Will have to purchase myself one

    Thanks for the advise.
  10. Regular Poster Joined: Nov 2011 surrey Posts: 397 saxo vtr mk1 mitsi evo 4 project
    #10
    inner cv boots can be brought from j&r on ebay give them a ring and they deliver direct to you for about £7 each. get a naynes manual off ebay aswell and do the rest yourself.

    1. new bulbs
    2. new bulb
    3. new bulb
    4. tighten bolts 4 on each seat
    5. new boot kit from j&r follow info in haynes manual or i can scan and send you info via email
    6. new arms or new ball joints, if new ball joints they need press fitting
    7. tighten handbrake cable under exhaust heatshield

    cost if you do it yourself about £80 max