[928uk] Failed MOT

[kenworthy]

I’m not riling against proper MOT tests and genuine issues, only these 
infernal jobsworths who take a delight finding non issues so they can 
charge you more.
When I think of all the cars I have taken for MOTs over the years, most 
of them have been experiences like yours Adrian thankfully.
Duncan
79 928 auto

On 2024-06-01 07:20, Adrian Langford via 928uk wrote:
> I had a bizarre test yesterday too.
> 
> Always take her to a very old school place. The usual tester for years
> was a real enthusiast (loved his old Rileys). He retired a couple of
> years ago but they still always have ‘proper’ mechanics. They did let
> me adjust the headlight beam a couple of years ago when it showed off
> aim right at the start.
> 
> Anyway this time passed no advisories. The guy reversed it off ramp
> (me clutching certificate like a proud parent) and then grabbed an
> inspection light as he’d noticed fluid stain on ramp! We both looked
> underneath and it was obvious front left caliper was leaking brake
> fluid.
> 
> He jacked up corner, took wheel off and I felt banjo bolt and the leak
> was there. He nipped it up and confirmed leak had stopped as I pumped
> pedal a few times with engine off and it firmed up as expected. He was
> surprised as all had felt fine on brake test, but there I was with a
> clean pass issued five minutes ago, but a car with a dangerous/fail
> fault had it been an hour earlier! I’d not done any work on that
> flexible hose joint for a couple of years so maybe crush washer had
> failed?
> 
> The mechanic asked me for the torque and proceeded to replace wheel
> using torque wrench (I said ‘proper’). Today I’ll replace the washer,
> re torque banjo and bleed that corner as some air will have got in
> though pedal feel is good.
> 
> So an interesting test. I felt as if I was acting in a safety video
> making point that a pass is no guarantee a car is safe!
> 
> Adrian
> 
>> On 31 May 2024, at 22:08, Paul R Smith via 928uk 
>> <928uk at lists.928.org.uk> wrote:
>> 
>> The other side of the story: I once told a neighbour that their brake 
>> lights weren't working, their response was that it would get fixed at 
>> the next MoT.
>> So when you have  (probably) a majority of driver doing nothing until 
>> they are forced to, the MoT has to be strict.
>> If your windscreen washers are less than perfect, you will probably 
>> sort it out when they get a bit worse. But what about person who 
>> won't?
>> Being able to see is as important as brakes that work.
>> 
>> Smiffy
>> 
>>> On 31/05/2024 21:55, Ben Hodges via 928uk wrote:
>>> Ha ha ha - agree Duncan
>>> 
>>> On Fri, 31 May 2024 at 21:53, kenworthy via 
>>> 928uk<928uk at lists.928.org.uk>
>>> wrote:
>>> 
>>>> Seems to me someone is taking the piss here ( sorry obout the 
>>>> language)
>>>> I have no problem is finding genuine dangerous items but really!!!
>>>> A knackered ball joint, broken suspension, dangerous brakes OK but a
>>>> misaligned windscreen washer!,!!
>>>> Wankers to me, at least my  MOT tester for my 12yo VW Touran come up
>>>> with genuine items not flannel.
>>>> Unbelievable, I wouldn’t have paid.
>>>> ‘Tossers united’ have taken over the world
>>>> Duncan
>>>> 79 928 auto
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> On 2024-05-31 18:54, jonathanrackowe--- via 928uk wrote:
>>>>> Hi Marek, how disappointing. I think you need to find a friendlier 
>>>>> MOT
>>>>> testing station. Mine allows me to adjust the headlamp aim using 
>>>>> their
>>>>> test device!
>>>>> 
>>>>> Windscreen washer jets? Were they really that bad?
>>>>> 
>>>>> I'm curious to know how the registration plates didn't conform - 
>>>>> was
>>>>> it the letter spacing, or the requirement for company name and BS 
>>>>> code
>>>>> to be shown on the plates?
>>>>> 
>>>>> I'd suggest trying to find a place that happily agrees they'll let 
>>>>> you
>>>>> adjust the headlamps during the MOT. That way you know the tester 
>>>>> is
>>>>> reasonable, and not out to get you.
>>>>> 
>>>>> Best regards,
>>>>> Jonathan
>>>>> 
>>>>> 1991 928 GT Amethyst Metallic
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>> From: 928uk<928uk-bounces at lists.928.org.uk>  On Behalf Of Marek
>>>>> Zawadzki via 928uk
>>>>> Sent: 31 May 2024 18:03
>>>>> To: 928UK List<928uk at lists.928.org.uk>
>>>>> Subject: [928uk] Failed MOT
>>>>> 
>>>>> Hi all,
>>>>> 
>>>>> My car just failed MOT with this problems:
>>>>> 
>>>>> Repair immediately (major defects):
>>>>> Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
>>>>> Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
>>>>> Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
>>>>> Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing 
>>>>> sufficient
>>>>> fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
>>>>> Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified 
>>>>> requirements
>>>>> (0.1 (d))
>>>>> Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified 
>>>>> requirements
>>>>> (0.1
>>>>> (d))
>>>>> 
>>>>> Before I  went to a test centre I checked all bulbs, so this is
>>>>> annoying
>>>>> surprise.
>>>>> 
>>>>> Registration plates were fitted 8 years ago and now seems to be a
>>>>> problem.
>>>>> 
>>>>> But the main thing is how to adjust Headlamps?
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> Best Regards
>>>>> Marek
>>>>> 928S2 auto 1986