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 16540 Posts Member #: 4241 King Gaycharger, butt plug dealer, Sheldon Cooper and a BAC but generally a niceish fella if you dont mind a northerner Rotherham, South Yorkshire |
8th Nov, 2011 at 08:28:59am
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/news/8...t-from-MoT.html On 11th Feb, 2015 robert said:
i tried putting soap on it , and heating it to brown , then slathered my new lube on it 
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 6729 Posts Member #: 618 Post Whore Glasgow |
8th Nov, 2011 at 08:57:44am
intersting topic. however I think most of us would agree that when we put a car in for an MOT that we think is well maintained, something is highlighted that we were unaware of.
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 10022 Posts Member #: 1456 Mongo Barnsley, South Flatcapshire |
8th Nov, 2011 at 09:10:04am
I agree with Rob. I've seen something where they are talking about making MOT's every 2 years? It's insane IMHO. Imagine some of the death traps that would be rolling round! If something is worth doing, it's worth doing half of. |
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 1492 Posts Member #: 9468 Post Whore Wootton Bassett |
8th Nov, 2011 at 09:21:44am
Yeah i agree with you guys it does point you in the direction of where your car is about to fall apart but the amount of people dealing 'friendly' mots nowadays is unreal On 10th Mar, 2012 theoneeyedlizard said:
Hypothetically speaking, where would you stick your nozzle? On 22nd Jun, 2012 apbellamy said:
my wife doesn't know what.head is never mind compression ratio. |
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6729 Posts Member #: 618 Post Whore Glasgow |
8th Nov, 2011 at 09:29:47am
friendly MOTs are nothing new.
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10022 Posts Member #: 1456 Mongo Barnsley, South Flatcapshire |
8th Nov, 2011 at 09:41:01am
Like you say Rob. Nothing new.
If something is worth doing, it's worth doing half of. |
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 9812 Posts Member #: 332 Resident Cylinder Head Modifier Mitsi Evo 7, 911, Cossie. & all the chavs ...... won no problem |
8th Nov, 2011 at 09:42:01am
its getting like greece ....lol
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6729 Posts Member #: 618 Post Whore Glasgow |
8th Nov, 2011 at 12:16:58pm
had this with the emmisions test as well!
On 8th Nov, 2011 John said:
Like you say Rob. Nothing new. When I've had my mini tested in the past the chap couldn't get a proper reading on the brakes (keps slipping in the rollers). He said it was normal with cars with less than 13's on his rollers. He took the car on a road test, deemed them to be satisfactory and shoved a mondeo on the rollers to satisfy the computer. |
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10022 Posts Member #: 1456 Mongo Barnsley, South Flatcapshire |
8th Nov, 2011 at 12:28:50pm
Ditto
On 8th Nov, 2011 Rob Gavin said:
had this with the emmisions test as well! On 8th Nov, 2011 John said: Like you say Rob. Nothing new. When I've had my mini tested in the past the chap couldn't get a proper reading on the brakes (keps slipping in the rollers). He said it was normal with cars with less than 13's on his rollers. He took the car on a road test, deemed them to be satisfactory and shoved a mondeo on the rollers to satisfy the computer. If something is worth doing, it's worth doing half of. |
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 9258 Posts Member #: 123 Post Whore Betwix Harrogate and York |
8th Nov, 2011 at 01:48:57pm
I tend to agre, whay sould a yearly safety check not be performed? Maybe for modern cars it could be extended for 2 years, after all, the only thing that any of my 'modern' cars have failed on in the last 10 years is tyres. Fastest 998 mini in the world? 13.05 1/4 mile 106mph
On 2nd Jan, 2013 fastcarl said:
the design shows a distinct lack of imagination, talk about starting off with a clean sheet of paper, then not bothering to fucking draw on it,lol On 20th Apr, 2012 Paul S said:
I'm mainly concerned about swirl in the runners caused by the tangential entry. |
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 497 Posts Member #: 7641 Senior Member Jersey, CI |
8th Nov, 2011 at 01:54:37pm
On 8th Nov, 2011 John said:
I agree with Rob. I've seen something where they are talking about making MOT's every 2 years? It's insane IMHO. Imagine some of the death traps that would be rolling round! You want to see some of the crap rolling about here in Jersey... We don't have any of that MOT Malarky and to be honest a good proportion of the 'older' cars on the road simply would not pass one either. Still, that and the fact we don't pay road tax either makes life simpler i guess..... lol :) |
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16540 Posts Member #: 4241 King Gaycharger, butt plug dealer, Sheldon Cooper and a BAC but generally a niceish fella if you dont mind a northerner Rotherham, South Yorkshire |
8th Nov, 2011 at 01:56:47pm
Mine failed on a rear drop link last year at 135k. Back in for this years test on Friday, great... On 11th Feb, 2015 robert said:
i tried putting soap on it , and heating it to brown , then slathered my new lube on it
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 140 Posts Member #: 1367 Advanced Member Cape Town, South Africa |
8th Nov, 2011 at 02:39:07pm
Same here in South Africa.. a "roadworthy" test has to be performed only during change of ownership.. having said that I guess the number of illegal unlicensed cars on the road is also a joke. |
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Forum Mod  5933 Posts Member #: 784 9 times Avon Park Class C winner Milton Keynes |
8th Nov, 2011 at 03:05:09pm
My sprint would be exempt then as it was built in '59 and registered in '60
I seriously doubt it! |
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 4360 Posts Member #: 1459 En-suite user Braintree, Essex |
8th Nov, 2011 at 06:48:14pm
Didn't think they could brake test a car with lsd on the rollers, can't remember who told me.......
On 8th Nov, 2011 John said:
Like you say Rob. Nothing new. When I've had my mini tested in the past the chap couldn't get a proper reading on the brakes (keps slipping in the rollers). He said it was normal with cars with less than 13's on his rollers. He took the car on a road test, deemed them to be satisfactory and shoved a mondeo on the rollers to satisfy the computer. On 19th Jan, 2010 wil_h said:
I would start the furthest place from the finish. On 24th Mar, 2012 apbellamy said:
I feel all special knowing that I've given your mum my wood. Been neglecting Turbo'd 'A' series.............. |
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Forum Mod 5933 Posts Member #: 784 9 times Avon Park Class C winner Milton Keynes |
8th Nov, 2011 at 07:03:38pm
On 8th Nov, 2011 Jason G said:
Didn't think they could brake test a car with lsd on the rollers, can't remember who told me....... On 8th Nov, 2011 John said: Like you say Rob. Nothing new. When I've had my mini tested in the past the chap couldn't get a proper reading on the brakes (keps slipping in the rollers). He said it was normal with cars with less than 13's on his rollers. He took the car on a road test, deemed them to be satisfactory and shoved a mondeo on the rollers to satisfy the computer. Mine has been with the Salisbury I seriously doubt it! |
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3594 Posts Member #: 655 Post Whore Northern Ireland |
8th Nov, 2011 at 07:26:25pm
On 8th Nov, 2011 wil_h said:
I tend to agre, whay sould a yearly safety check not be performed? Maybe for modern cars it could be extended for 2 years, after all, the only thing that any of my 'modern' cars have failed on in the last 10 years is tyres. You should see some modern cars. Yes they may not rust, but the cheap shite stuff like small french cars go through braking and suspension components like fuck. Discs etc on some can be knackered after only 20k they are that thing when they are new I can see some logic behind their idea. But for the most part, it generally isnt a good idea. 9.85 @ 145mph
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 3756 Posts Member #: 1709 I like granny porn. LONDONSHIRE |
8th Nov, 2011 at 11:48:01pm
sometimes an LSD can mess readings up, unless the tester knows what's cgoing on and can compensate..... On 2nd Oct, 2009 Vegard said:
On 1st Oct, 2009 Jimster said:
I bet my first wank came quicker than your first mini turbo These new modern turbos with their quick spool up time, would make the competition harder. On 15th Aug, 2011 robert said:
phew!!! thank you brett for smashing in my back doors .( not something i imagined writing... EVER) |
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 2909 Posts Member #: 83 Post Whore Glasgow, Scotland |
9th Nov, 2011 at 01:10:58am
On 8th Nov, 2011 stevieturbo said:
On 8th Nov, 2011 wil_h said:
I tend to agre, whay sould a yearly safety check not be performed? Maybe for modern cars it could be extended for 2 years, after all, the only thing that any of my 'modern' cars have failed on in the last 10 years is tyres. You should see some modern cars. Yes they may not rust, but the cheap shite stuff like small french cars go through braking and suspension components like fuck. Discs etc on some can be knackered after only 20k they are that thing when they are new I can see some logic behind their idea. But for the most part, it generally isnt a good idea. agreed, mazda 6's front wheel bearings, fiesta rear wheel bearings, vectra brake lines, renaults with cracked abs rings, polos with front lower wishbone bushes the list goes on... only picked up on and the owners are only obliged to fix them every year due to the mot. and all of which make there respective cars bloody unsafe.. give them 2 winters of that and to be quite ohnest id rather not share the same tarmac. turbo 16v k-series 11.9@118.9 :)
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6729 Posts Member #: 618 Post Whore Glasgow |
9th Nov, 2011 at 08:42:09am
a good point but some modern cars (or any other come to that) can clock up huge miles in a couple of years. I don't do extreme high miles but do clock up 30k a year. If I was to be the sort of person that doesn't bother to service my car (plenty don't) then potentially 60k between 'health checks'.
On 8th Nov, 2011 wil_h said:
I tend to agre, whay sould a yearly safety check not be performed? Maybe for modern cars it could be extended for 2 years, after all, the only thing that any of my 'modern' cars have failed on in the last 10 years is tyres. |
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 1451 Posts Member #: 328 Post Whore Seaford Rise, South Australia |
9th Nov, 2011 at 11:57:34am
On 8th Nov, 2011 John said:
Like you say Rob. Nothing new. When I've had my mini tested in the past the chap couldn't get a proper reading on the brakes (keps slipping in the rollers). He said it was normal with cars with less than 13's on his rollers. He took the car on a road test, deemed them to be satisfactory and shoved a mondeo on the rollers to satisfy the computer. No need for the Mondeo on rollers - quite acceptable to use a Tapley Meter as VOSA approved for MOT under such circumstances On 5th Sep, 2011 Vegard said:
I stand corrected. You should know  |
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4309 Posts Member #: 1321 Post Whore Wiltshire |
9th Nov, 2011 at 03:49:26pm
What I find silly is that legislation regulating what we can and can't do to our cars increases in the name of safety, then they propose something silly like 2 year mot tests. No matter who's in parliment there's no hope for anyone. On 7th Oct, 2010 5haneJ said:
yeah I gave it all a good prodding |
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