Failure.

Howie666 · 28th August 2013, 15:50

She failed the MOT. The handbrake isn't holding properly (actually according to the tester it isn't holding at all!) and there is excessive corrosion on a rear brake pipe (the one that goes over the tank). Apparently the other pipes have been treated (greased) and are in perfectly good order!
A bad day for us. And we're supposed to drive to Cornwall on Friday!
Mike is coming up tomorrow to put the car right, then fingers crossed she'll pass on Friday, just in time to go away.
AND there is a nail in the front offside tyre, the rear nearside tyre is near the legal limit and there is some 'play' in the steering...
Usual advisories about the child seat obstructing the seat belt being checked and the under shield obstructing access to the steering thingies. I know it might have been worse but it's still upsetting.

28th August 2013, 15:50	#1
Howie666 I really should get out more....... MG ZT 190+, Trophy Blue Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Preston Posts: 2,067 Thanks: 1,401 Thanked 309 Times in 195 Posts	Failure. She failed the MOT. The handbrake isn't holding properly (actually according to the tester it isn't holding at all!) and there is excessive corrosion on a rear brake pipe (the one that goes over the tank). Apparently the other pipes have been treated (greased) and are in perfectly good order! A bad day for us. And we're supposed to drive to Cornwall on Friday! Mike is coming up tomorrow to put the car right, then fingers crossed she'll pass on Friday, just in time to go away. AND there is a nail in the front offside tyre, the rear nearside tyre is near the legal limit and there is some 'play' in the steering... Usual advisories about the child seat obstructing the seat belt being checked and the under shield obstructing access to the steering thingies. I know it might have been worse but it's still upsetting. __________________ Commission Number 352 To do list: 1. Reversing sensors 1a. Headlights polished - DONE! (Magic Mike ) 2. Auto dip rear view mirror 3. Seats replaced - DONE! (thank you Mischief) 7. Bodywork repainted 8. Inlet manifold changed for a working one - DONE! (Magic Mike )