MOT Joy

Wallace · 13th December 2006, 21:17

Hi All,

My first post on here, although have been subscribed to the other place for a year or so now. so hello again!

It was time for the old beast's second MOT today, so I reluctantly took the other half's Mondeo to work she took my joy to be serviced and MOT'd.

And the good news.... passed with flying colours, not even an advisory!!

I am concerned though that I have a slight pull to the left with a wobble on the steering at low speed. Had the tracking done and all wheels balanced, and the problem, although a little better, is still there. Ideas????

baxlin · 13th December 2006, 21:23

Good news on the Mot front.

hen you had the tracking done, was this 4 wheel, and with the fuel tank brim full? Apparently that's how it has to be done.....

JohnDotCom · 13th December 2006, 22:36

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Originally Posted by Wallace

Hi All,

My first post on here, although have been subscribed to the other place for a year or so now. so hello again!

It was time for the old beast's second MOT today, so I reluctantly took the other half's Mondeo to work she took my joy to be serviced and MOT'd.

And the good news.... passed with flying colours, not even an advisory!!

I am concerned though that I have a slight pull to the left with a wobble on the steering at low speed. Had the tracking done and all wheels balanced, and the problem, although a little better, is still there. Ideas????

Hi, Welcome to the "Bright" side, Have the Wheel Balancing done On Car it gives far superior results, and can be checked at very high speed with accuracy. The Units they use when I get mine done are actually badged/branded BMW! Specialist places rather than you know who.

Ken · 14th December 2006, 08:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by baxlin

Good news on the Mot front.

hen you had the tracking done, was this 4 wheel, and with the fuel tank brim full? Apparently that's how it has to be done.....

Confirmed it must be done with a full tank :lol:

windrush · 14th December 2006, 14:01

Good news about the MOT

I did not know about the full tank though

Wallace · 14th December 2006, 16:40

Thanks for the replies everyone. I had heard about the full tank bit, so cried all the way to the filling station before taking the car in.

A little but more news though... I spoke to the mechanic today who did the MOT, and he mentioned that it could be a warp in one of the front tyres, that would be very difficult to see. I have heard of this, but it was many years ago.

Now then, if only I had the money, it would be the perfect excuse for a set of serpents and new boots!! Unfortunately I am getting married on Sunday so all spare cash has been redirected... for some considerable time

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Cheers,

Alistair

JP53 · 14th December 2006, 17:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wallace

Thanks for the replies everyone. I had heard about the full tank bit, so cried all the way to the filling station before taking the car in.

A little but more news though... I spoke to the mechanic today who did the MOT, and he mentioned that it could be a warp in one of the front tyres, that would be very difficult to see. I have heard of this, but it was many years ago.

Now then, if only I had the money, it would be the perfect excuse for a set of serpents and new boots!! Unfortunately I am getting married on Sunday so all spare cash has been redirected... for some considerable time

(

Cheers,

Alistair

Hi Alistair, and congratulations times 3

for joining forum, passing MOT and the all important marriage. Is it to late to add Serpents and tyres to your wedding gift list?

tigerchubs · 15th December 2006, 12:04

Little trick before parting with the hard earned.
Swap the 2 front tyres one side to the other, if car pulls the opposite it's a tyre, if same way it's the car. A large majority of all pulling problems is due to rear axle and thrust misalignment.

13th December 2006, 21:17	#1
Wallace Newbie Rover 75 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Sherburn nr Leeds Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	MOT Joy Hi All, My first post on here, although have been subscribed to the other place for a year or so now. so hello again! It was time for the old beast's second MOT today, so I reluctantly took the other half's Mondeo to work she took my joy to be serviced and MOT'd. And the good news.... passed with flying colours, not even an advisory!! I am concerned though that I have a slight pull to the left with a wobble on the steering at low speed. Had the tracking done and all wheels balanced, and the problem, although a little better, is still there. Ideas????

14th December 2006, 14:01	#5
windrush This is my second home December 2004 Rover 75 2ltr CDTi Connoisseur SE HL Tourer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Aldershot Posts: 74,464 Thanks: 2,431 Thanked 3,015 Times in 2,347 Posts	Good news about the MOT I did not know about the full tank though __________________ ][SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] My Pearl Black Beauty Best regards Lilian and Derek Club Member No. 96 / Forum User No. 111 REGISTRATION to the club as a member FREE, FULL MEMBERSHIP is £10 WE WILL REMEMBER THEM

13th December 2006, 21:23	#2
baxlin This is my second home Volvo C70 Convertible and JZR 3 wheeler Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tring, Herts Posts: 3,960 Thanks: 124 Thanked 173 Times in 124 Posts	Good news on the Mot front. hen you had the tracking done, was this 4 wheel, and with the fuel tank brim full? Apparently that's how it has to be done.....

14th December 2006, 16:40	#6
Wallace Newbie Rover 75 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Sherburn nr Leeds Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks for the replies everyone. I had heard about the full tank bit, so cried all the way to the filling station before taking the car in. A little but more news though... I spoke to the mechanic today who did the MOT, and he mentioned that it could be a warp in one of the front tyres, that would be very difficult to see. I have heard of this, but it was many years ago. Now then, if only I had the money, it would be the perfect excuse for a set of serpents and new boots!! Unfortunately I am getting married on Sunday so all spare cash has been redirected... for some considerable time ( Cheers, Alistair

15th December 2006, 12:04	#8
tigerchubs Gets stuck in Rover 75 CDT+ in Yorkshire Gold Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Sheffield Posts: 975 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Little trick before parting with the hard earned. Swap the 2 front tyres one side to the other, if car pulls the opposite it's a tyre, if same way it's the car. A large majority of all pulling problems is due to rear axle and thrust misalignment.