The dreaded yearly MOT for a 12 year old car
The dreaded yearly MOT for a 12 year old car
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 !
[COLOR="Gray"]December 2008: Crashed Lexus IS200 - Cat B Write Off
August 2009: Crashed Vauxhall Astra - Minor Damage DIY Repair
November 2009: Crashed Vauxhall Astra - Scratches To Bumper No Repair Required
February 2010: Other Party Crashed Into Astra - Extensive Damage To Rear -Settled With Third Party's Insurance
Anyone dare To Predict The Future?[/COLOR]
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 !
[COLOR="Gray"]December 2008: Crashed Lexus IS200 - Cat B Write Off
August 2009: Crashed Vauxhall Astra - Minor Damage DIY Repair
November 2009: Crashed Vauxhall Astra - Scratches To Bumper No Repair Required
February 2010: Other Party Crashed Into Astra - Extensive Damage To Rear -Settled With Third Party's Insurance
Anyone dare To Predict The Future?[/COLOR]
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ad: It was a tough call to make, but the Supercharged IS200 is being retired. 
el_bandido
28-01-2019, 09:43 AM #3the IS200 is up for MOT at the end of March. Not looking forward to that.
Stoney A 12 year old Vauxhall passed an MOT? Wow!
exactly !
[COLOR="Gray"]December 2008: Crashed Lexus IS200 - Cat B Write Off
August 2009: Crashed Vauxhall Astra - Minor Damage DIY Repair
November 2009: Crashed Vauxhall Astra - Scratches To Bumper No Repair Required
February 2010: Other Party Crashed Into Astra - Extensive Damage To Rear -Settled With Third Party's Insurance
Anyone dare To Predict The Future?[/COLOR]
Stoney A 12 year old Vauxhall passed an MOT? Wow!
exactly !
[COLOR="Gray"]December 2008: Crashed Lexus IS200 - Cat B Write Off
August 2009: Crashed Vauxhall Astra - Minor Damage DIY Repair
November 2009: Crashed Vauxhall Astra - Scratches To Bumper No Repair Required
February 2010: Other Party Crashed Into Astra - Extensive Damage To Rear -Settled With Third Party's Insurance
Anyone dare To Predict The Future?[/COLOR]
RichiesTrucking
28-01-2019, 12:12 PM #5my 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.
el_bandido
28-01-2019, 01:35 PM #6I envy you! I've got 2 illegal tyres, at least one knackered wheel bearing and two rear lower arm bushes gone.
RichiesTrucking
30-01-2019, 10:40 AM #7i 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
RichiesTrucking
03-02-2019, 02:55 AM #8it 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
Wheel bearings however...
el_bandido
03-02-2019, 09:20 AM #10Got 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...
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