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The dreaded yearly MOT for a 12 year old car - Saraj - 28-01-2020
Well it was MOT time (well three weeks ago)
Traditionally it would cost between £200-£300.
Last year, it failed on the front screen which had a crack in it.
Well this year somebody decided to smash my rear windscreen on Thursday night, this set me back £70 which wasnt bad !
Took it to MOT and guess what
It passed ! just the £40 !
COuldnt believe it, for those who don't know what car I got
Its a 2000 Vauxhall Astra, the typical high maintenance cars !
The dreaded yearly MOT for a 12 year old car - Stoney - 28-01-2020
A 12 year old Vauxhall passed an MOT? Wow!
The dreaded yearly MOT for a 12 year old car - el_bandido - 28-01-2020
the IS200 is up for MOT at the end of March. Not looking forward to that.
The dreaded yearly MOT for a 12 year old car - Saraj - 28-01-2020
Stoney A 12 year old Vauxhall passed an MOT? Wow!
exactly !
The dreaded yearly MOT for a 12 year old car - RichiesTrucking - 28-01-2020
my car is due at the beginning of april. i know the lambda sensors need replacing to get rid of the EML but im not worried about anything else.
The dreaded yearly MOT for a 12 year old car - el_bandido - 28-01-2020
I envy you! I've got 2 illegal tyres, at least one knackered wheel bearing and two rear lower arm bushes gone.
The dreaded yearly MOT for a 12 year old car - RichiesTrucking - 30-01-2020
i just replaced all 4 tyres a couple of weeks ago courtesy of ebay. i had 215/35/18s fitted, 2 in may last year but i didnt like the brand or size so i got 2 pairs of 225/40/18 falken 912s for £138.99 a pair. grooved front discs - £65. mintex pads - £35. gotta love ebay when you compare to local purchase
The dreaded yearly MOT for a 12 year old car - RichiesTrucking - 03-02-2020
it failed on the front offside spring which he thinks broke on my way in today. fortunately there is someone in scotland with a set of coilovers which i have first dibs on
The dreaded yearly MOT for a 12 year old car - nimrodmk3 - 03-02-2020
el_bandido,I hope you find your new wheels and tyres before this MOT
The dreaded yearly MOT for a 12 year old car - el_bandido - 03-02-2020
Got my tyres sorted, £72 for two part worn continentals and a repair for my spare tyre with loads of treat on. Wheels aren't a problem, as it's purely aesthetic.
Wheel bearings however...