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Old 20th February 2018, 20:02   #1
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Had my car dropped off at Jules to check my car for mot to see what it needed doing It suprised me how bad it really was was Jules is a gentleman and a real expert with these cars. He worked on mine and sorted it all out.

Many Thanks Jules

Here is the work he did on it

Battery (1.9.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Emissions not tested unable to read due to broken exhaust (7.3.A.1)
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Central Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)
Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) see below
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
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Old 20th February 2018, 20:04   #2
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Had my car dropped off at Jules to check my car for mot to see what it needed doing It suprised me how bad it really was was Jules is a gentleman and a real expert with these cars. He worked on mine and sorted it all out.

Many Thanks Jules

Here is the work he did on it

Battery (1.9.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Emissions not tested unable to read due to broken exhaust (7.3.A.1)
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Central Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)
Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) see below
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Quite a list ...well done Jules
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Old 20th February 2018, 21:52   #3
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Congratulations.My launch car goes in Friday next week (2nd).Regards Ry...
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Old 21st February 2018, 08:09   #4
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It would be nice to get these launch cars together this year at the East Kirkby meet in july
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Old 21st February 2018, 15:38   #5
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Hi paul hope that you are well? Great news about getting Trikey on the case.
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Old 21st February 2018, 15:46   #6
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Thanks Thomas needed quite a bit of work. Just heard about the S Reg and that wont be ready for event in april was looking forward to taking it there.
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