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 MoT Advisory on Tyres |
tim_roberts
 6th Feb 2019 11:30 am
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Forum: General · Replies: 6 · Views: 2141 · Subject: MoT Advisory on Tyres |
| Just back from Kwik Fit. The guy had a good look at the tyres and couldn't find anything more than a tiny hairline crack in between the treads. I think it was just a case of the MoT tester being ove ... |
| MoT Advisory on Tyres |
tim_roberts
6th Feb 2019 9:17 am
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Forum: General · Replies: 6 · Views: 2141 · Subject: MoT Advisory on Tyres |
Thanks for that, most useful.
Both my tyres show "1216" which I take to mean the end of March 2016, so they were effectively straight out of the factory when fitted in May.
I'm going t ... |
| MoT Advisory on Tyres |
tim_roberts
6th Feb 2019 8:38 am
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Forum: General · Replies: 6 · Views: 2141 · Subject: MoT Advisory on Tyres |
| I had new rear tyres (Pirelli Scorpion Verde) fitted by Kiwk Fit in May 2016, and last week at the MoT I was given advisories on both rear tyres for cracking, splitting and bulging. I have done 18,00 ... |
| Tailgate open message |
tim_roberts
14th Nov 2018 1:57 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 14 · Views: 5821 · Subject: Tailgate open message |
| Is this the microswitch in the handle that opens the door, or a different one? I already replaced the switch in the handle last year. |
| Tailgate open message |
tim_roberts
14th Nov 2018 9:32 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 14 · Views: 5821 · Subject: Tailgate open message |
| I've had a couple of occasions recently when the car thinks the tailgate is open - ie horn sounds when trying to lock the car and "tailgate open" message displayed on screen. This was despit ... |
| Clocks go back 1 hour tonight |
tim_roberts
28th Oct 2018 10:27 am
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 9 · Views: 2325 · Subject: Clocks go back 1 hour tonight |
China has only 1 time zone - "Beijing time" - despite being over 3,000 miles from east to west.
They don't seem to have a problem with it.
Mind you, no-one would complain, would they! |
| Tyre prices |
tim_roberts
19th Oct 2018 12:10 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 18 · Views: 6221 · Subject: Tyre prices |
I'm not sure why people are so dismissive of KwikFit.
The price of Pirelli Scorpion Verde 235/65R17 is now £116.50 (it was £120 a couple of days ago).
Maybe they read this forum!
Compare th ... |
| Tyre prices |
tim_roberts
17th Oct 2018 4:20 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 18 · Views: 6221 · Subject: Tyre prices |
I last bought tyres for my car in mid-2016. Two Pirelli Scorpio Verde 235/65 17 cost me about £95 each fitted from KwikFit
Today, the same tyre costs £120 from KwikFit, and the only place cheape ... |
| $391 using mobile phone on a bike |
tim_roberts
17th Oct 2018 7:24 am
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 13 · Views: 3619 · Subject: $391 using mobile phone on a bike |
| It's still perfectly legal here! |
| Middle lane hoggers |
tim_roberts
14th Sep 2018 7:40 am
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 21 · Views: 6611 · Subject: Middle lane hoggers |
| Surely the police have better things to do with their time? |
| Fuel filter |
tim_roberts
6th Aug 2018 8:15 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 7 · Views: 3635 · Subject: Fuel filter |
| I've done several filter changes on mine now over the years, and all I do is (a) empty the old filter into a large, clean jar - note: it holds a surprising amount of diesel and you need to shake it ab ... |
| Traffic management . . . . have a laugh |
tim_roberts
26th Jun 2018 8:08 am
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Forum: General · Replies: 16 · Views: 5986 · Subject: Traffic management . . . . have a laugh |
| Can you imagine what chaos the new runway at Heathrow is going to cause on the M4/M25!? |
| Freelander 2 Remap or Not |
tim_roberts
21st Jun 2018 1:22 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 12 · Views: 12253 · Subject: Freelander 2 Remap or Not |
I had the Bluefin remap installed last November, so have had plenty of time to evaluate it.
Firstly, the improvement in acceleration is very noticeable, but only once you get above 2,500rpm.
I ... |
| MoT failure due to oil leak |
tim_roberts
20th Jun 2018 5:44 pm
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 19 · Views: 6748 · Subject: MoT failure due to oil leak |
I'm an mot tester. It’s in the inspection manual.
https://www.mot-testing.service.gov.uk/documents/manuals/class3457/Section-8-Nuisance.html#section_8.4
Re-reading your original post, they have ... |
| MoT failure due to oil leak |
tim_roberts
20th Jun 2018 4:58 pm
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 19 · Views: 6748 · Subject: MoT failure due to oil leak |
This is the actual fail criteria. Did it meet that?
"You should fail a vehicle if a fluid leak creates a pool on the floor within 5 minutes that's more than 75mm in diameter or if there are ma ... |
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