MOT fail :(

  1. Newbie Joined: May 2010 Livingston Posts: 14 VTR Mk2 Ice Blue
    #1
    Reason(s) for refusal to issue Certificate

    Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

    Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

    Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

    Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

    Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

    Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Nearside and offside front outer sill areas Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

    Sun strip Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

    Advisory Notice issued

    Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    All brake pipes at load sensing valve area slightly corroded

    Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Oil leak



    Is this worth fixing or should I scrap it?
  2. Infrequent Poster Joined: Aug 2014 Posts: 116 Rover 400 Citroen AX JDM Honda Integra
    #2
    Most of that list is easily fixable yourself with the exception of the rust, that would require welding, which if you cant do yourself can be expensive.

    Is it drums or disc brakes on the back?
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  3. Newbie Joined: May 2010 Livingston Posts: 14 VTR Mk2 Ice Blue
    #3
    Its disk brakes at the back, that was my thoughts aswell.

    Thanks for the quick reply btw

    Got a guy that can do the welding, was just worried incase its going to cost too much to fix it all..
  4. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.
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    Quote:
    Originally Posted by ghaz View Post
    Most of that list is easily fixable yourself with the exception of the rust, that would require welding, which if you cant do yourself can be expensive.

    Is it drums or disc brakes on the back?
    Please tell me where it mentions rust?the front end wants new discs and pads plus new wishbones for a start.i've seen a lot worse.my bad about the rust the pipes if it's only surface rust just need a wire brush/emery cloth on them.
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  5. Newbie Joined: May 2010 Livingston Posts: 14 VTR Mk2 Ice Blue
    #5
    Cheers stevo67,

    As far as I was aware the mechanic, not from a garage, just a guy I know who does things a bit cheaper , supposedly replaced wish bones, or at least one, not so sure he has now

    I will get new pads and discs on the front, had a bit of a problem with the brakes a while back and wasn't able to bleed the system as the back bleed nipples had broken off, due to the previous owner.

    This car has been sitting for about 10months in a yard, so hasn't been getting used. I just want to get it back on the road asap

    Cheers for all your help guys
  6. Infrequent Poster Joined: Aug 2014 Posts: 116 Rover 400 Citroen AX JDM Honda Integra
    #6
    I read:
    "Nearside and offside front outer sill areas Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded"

    As rusted, sorry if I assumed incorrectly.
  7. Newbie Joined: May 2010 Livingston Posts: 14 VTR Mk2 Ice Blue
    #7
    Ive not even seen how bad it is, as the cars sat with the guy for a good few months. He just said to put it in for an MOT and see what comes back.

    Just not sure if its going to need to be welded or if its possible to sort all the rusted sills or if it can be patched or whatever,

    I just want my car back and its a bloody pain with all these issues.

  8. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.
    #8
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by ghaz View Post
    I read:
    "Nearside and offside front outer sill areas Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded"

    As rusted, sorry if I assumed incorrectly.
    You're right my bad sorry I skimmed through it.
  9. Newbie Joined: May 2010 Livingston Posts: 14 VTR Mk2 Ice Blue
    #9
    So this doesn't sound good guys does it?

    It's going back to the guy who supposedly fixed it up for the MOT, Im sure he will try and get more money out of me now though. Just paid him £300, so you can probably see why I'm annoyed

    Ive not been able to actually look at it myself, just hoping it can be patched, just not sure as I don't really have mass amounts of money to be spending on welding.
  10. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2009 Stoke-on-trent Posts: 2640 Mk5 Golf GTTDI Mk2 VTR Project
    #10
    I think I'd probably just give up and scrap it to be honest put the money towards another car instead of spending on repairs
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  11. Newbie Joined: May 2010 Livingston Posts: 14 VTR Mk2 Ice Blue
    #11
    Hey Ben,
    That's kind of what I thought but just spoke with the guy that had supposedly sorted it and he says he will sort it and it's just minor welding that needs done.

    In all honesty with you I don't have money for another car lol so if it means outtingn another 100 or so into this one then I will just need to do it.

    Cheers for your opinion though, will keep you posted on the outcome