MOT help

  1. Newbie Joined: Nov 2022 Posts: 2
    #1
    Hi folks, just a quick one to make sure I'm not going mad; my 2003 1.6vtr went in today for an MOT and failed (mostly age stuff) but this caught my eye:

    Do not drive until repaired (dangerous defects):
    Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

    I'm pretty sure my car's never actually had ABS in it, and don't think it comes as standard in this model. Anyone with a bit more knowledge able to tell me, or give guidance on if the garage is trying to rip me off?

    Thanks in advance!
  2. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jul 2010 South Wales Posts: 3078 ZX 16v, 205 GTI, 309 Goodwood, 405 MI16.
    #2
    without seeing the car nobody can tell if you have abs or not, the load sensing valve is an easy job, douse in penetrating spray and grab it with pliers for a food wiggle back and forth.
  3. Newbie Joined: Nov 2022 Posts: 2
    #3
    Thank you welshpug, no I understand it's a bit of an out there question without seeing it, I appreciate your response though.

    I'll be checking in with the garage tomorrow to see exactly what's gone wrong and what kind of work will be needing done on it and what else it needs to pass MOT.
  4. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2012 Perth Posts: 3665 Peugeot 106 1.1 Turbo Peugeot 106 1.5D Turbo Peuge
    #4
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Wombat95 View Post
    Thank you welshpug, no I understand it's a bit of an out there question without seeing it, I appreciate your response though.

    I'll be checking in with the garage tomorrow to see exactly what's gone wrong and what kind of work will be needing done on it and what else it needs to pass MOT.
    It's not an ABS thing, it's a disc axle thing.

    Disc axles = load sensing valve
    drums don't have the valve, as the hole in the cylinders is restrictive.