Failed mot

Post by **ADS1** » Fri May 15, 2015 5:17 pm

Well, my lude just failed it's mot

, but it;s only the nearside steering rack gaitor

.So easy fix. Well i say easy fix, last time i did one, i recall getting very stressed!!!As you need girlie hands to get the damn thing on. Oh well, fun and games for me.

mercutio · Post by **mercutio** » Fri May 15, 2015 5:19 pm

great news its only something minor rubber bits always need replacing at some point

Post by **vanzep** » Fri May 15, 2015 8:56 pm

thats a good result imo

your guaranteed a pass on retest once its fixed and should only cost a few quid

i wonder how many newer cars will be passing mots when they are 20+ years old?

Post by **paul bristol uk** » Fri May 15, 2015 9:01 pm

I wonder how many newer cars will be around in 20 years?

Post by **ADS1** » Fri May 15, 2015 11:05 pm

Yea, it's not bad at all. To be honest, I'm a little angry at myself for not noticing it

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89 UKDM BA4 4WS (resto job!) · Post by **wurlycorner** » Sat May 16, 2015 12:17 am

The nearside one is the side that's a total Bitch, isn't it?

Post by **ADS1** » Sat May 16, 2015 12:46 am

wurlycorner wrote:The nearside one is the side that's a total Bitch, isn't it?

Dunno, i did the offside (driver side) one a couple of years ago, and that was an absolute bitch!!! Tore my knuckles to shreds

So i'm hoping this one is easier.

89 UKDM BA4 4WS (resto job!) · Post by **wurlycorner** » Sat May 16, 2015 12:48 am

Ah you might be right then. One side is a complete jobby, the other side is a piece of body lemonade in comparison, I've just forgotten which is which