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Bluebird1999 Member Since: 05 Jan 2017 Location: Cumbria Posts: 103 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
My 2014 has just passed its 8th consecutive MoT with no advisories, it’s only done 51k. I’m always a bit surprised that nothing seems to be wearing out yet. 64 plate TD4 SE
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jules Member Since: 13 Dec 2007 Location: The Wilds of Warwickshire Posts: 5491 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
It went pretty smoothly. Lots of Utube videos showing different methods but this was the closest to my way: https://tinyurl.com/3p35kj95 I didnt dismantle any suspension arms. I disconnected the ARB links (green). I cleared the area of cables and hoses - pulling out the ABS sensor, removing the two support brackets (red) - they were very rusty and so I de-rusted and repainted them. I disconnected the EPB cable (yellow). ![]() I didnt use any special tool or chisel to spread the knuckle - just used a bolt in from the other side from the pinch bolt and a piece of scrap metal in the gap to push against and widen the gap - very easy after cleaning the threads. ![]() ![]() I loosened the top mount nuts just a little to give a bit more strut movement after marking their position. I use some spring compressors to shorten the spring a bit and then supported the strut with a metal tube on a jack acting on the ARB bracket link (green). You can then tap the knuckle all the way off the strut. The Bilsteins B4 shocks seem absolutely fine (as Id expect) - very good value too. Jules Last edited by jules on 11th Dec 2023 3:02 pm. Edited 1 time in total |
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Just a driver Member Since: 29 Nov 2021 Location: Norfolk Posts: 506 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
I was wondering when did it become a thing about people saying advisory free mot ? Always used to be just glad it passed with out to much cost. On YouTube channels they always go on about advisory free mot etc. just wondered. |
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robblue Member Since: 10 Jan 2017 Location: cornwall Posts: 276 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
cool the wife's Freelander 2 passed its mot today |
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jules Member Since: 13 Dec 2007 Location: The Wilds of Warwickshire Posts: 5491 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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RealBeale Member Since: 13 Jun 2016 Location: Birmingham Great Barr Posts: 961 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Sailed through again today |
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jules Member Since: 13 Dec 2007 Location: The Wilds of Warwickshire Posts: 5491 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Another MOT , another pass, no advisories - |
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BossBob Member Since: 30 Sep 2010 Location: Bristol Posts: 1509 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
A 2019 ewock was tested in April 2022 and 2023 when it passed with no advisories. There were no adjustments made to the headlights prior to its mot 2024 yet it failed due to headlamp aim too high but was passed immediately as the tester adjusted them downwards. The lights were then dangerously low as we found out when we went to drive home in the dark. I’ve re-adjusted the lights upwards, not as high as they came from the showroom but useable and the car passed its mot this year with nothing but rear pads wearing thin. If all testers have to use MOT certified equipment, how come one tester can fail something that others have passed especially if as far as I know the lights were set at the factory and hadn’t been touched until the mot examiner in 2024 got his grubby Allen key on them? |
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Just a driver Member Since: 29 Nov 2021 Location: Norfolk Posts: 506 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
When we brought our fl2 from a garage it had a chip in the screen with an advisory clean mot. A year later i returned to same garage for an mot and they gave me an advisory for the chip. From then on taken it elsewhere for an mot with the same screen and advisory free mot. Think it’s down to what mood the tester is in. |
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NeilTD4 Member Since: 21 May 2018 Location: Warwickshire Posts: 185 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
I've never quite trusted trade MOT'S... |
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BossBob Member Since: 30 Sep 2010 Location: Bristol Posts: 1509 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
The tester that failed the ewock for showroom set high headlamps wasn’t trade. Local authority testing station. |
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Argos69 Member Since: 01 Jun 2025 Location: Mayenne Posts: 40 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Just dipping back to the post about ULEZ compliance and costs.
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OxonPete Member Since: 11 Jun 2024 Location: 11350 France Posts: 239 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Diesel car needs to be Euro6 compliantl to avoid charges…..I.e. registration after 2015 normally.
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