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31st August 2018, 09:55 | #1 |
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W-reg V6 Connie passed MOT - At some expense this year!
My W reg V6 connie passed the MOT yesterday, usually it goes through with minimal fuss for a fairly low mileage car @74k.
This year I was worried about the missing front heat shield but this wasn't mentioned However lots of other things were mentioned to the tune of £500 quid. Front drop link, oil leak, welding on the sills, front pads, front tyre, rear exhaust, brake pipes... I may have missed something.. but all in a bill bigger than I paid for the car a few years ago. However I am not complaining at all, the work has transformed the car it now sounds a lot nicer and no more knocking from the front. I had forgotten about the potential beans on toast for the next few weeks after getting a mile down the road |
31st August 2018, 11:01 | #2 |
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But then next year will be a breeze!
I've spent a bit on mine recently (eg. rear brakes, belts and air con condenser) but worth it for the enjoyment of driving it. Happy motoring John
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31st August 2018, 11:15 | #3 |
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Other than the oil leak, all those items are just mileage or age related consumables.
Also, the cost is about the same as a replacement set of brake pads all-around at a dealership on some modern and broadly equivalent cars. |
31st August 2018, 11:25 | #4 |
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Nice one, glad to see you're prepared for the upkeep of these old cars Fortunately, mine passed yesterday with an advisory on pitted discs I can live with that
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31st August 2018, 11:26 | #5 |
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31st August 2018, 11:27 | #6 |
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