16V_Silver Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 Hi, My MOT is due on saturday. One thing I have noticed about the car is that if I let go of the steering wheel the car has a tendancy to pull to the left.. So what is causing this, and will this be spotted in the MOT? Would I need to tell the mechanic in the garage, or best waiting until after the MOT? I have checked all tire pressures both left and right and all are equal pressures. Also if my car needs things doing to it (e.g. repair work) would I have to pay for them straight away, or could I bring the car back another time if I didn't have enough money for repairs, even though the MOT will be expired? In other words am I allowed to drive the car to a garage for repairs with an expired MOT, in order for the purpose of passing the MOT? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heavyrightfoot Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 Hi, My MOT is due on saturday. One thing I have noticed about the car is that if I let go of the steering wheel the car has a tendancy to pull to the left.. So what is causing this, and will this be spotted in the MOT? Would I need to tell the mechanic in the garage, or best waiting until after the MOT? I have checked all tire pressures both left and right and all are equal pressures. Also if my car needs things doing to it (e.g. repair work) would I have to pay for them straight away, or could I bring the car back another time if I didn't have enough money for repairs, even though the MOT will be expired? In other words am I allowed to drive the car to a garage for repairs with an expired MOT, in order for the purpose of passing the MOT? Thanks. the pulling to 1 side, is either the tracking, or possibly a bottom arm You can legally take the car away even if the MOT has expired, and bring it back later But some garages do charge a retest fee, but sometimes waiver this if the car is left there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
16V_Silver Posted March 4, 2010 Author Share Posted March 4, 2010 Thanks for the quick reply! So this 'tracking'.. Will this likely cost much to repair if it is that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heavyrightfoot Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 Thanks for the quick reply! So this 'tracking'.. Will this likely cost much to repair if it is that? Probably Free - unless it wants adjusting, in which it may cost £20 ish, but would advise checking your bottom arms first as tracking would be pointless if ya bottom arms are naft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
16V_Silver Posted March 4, 2010 Author Share Posted March 4, 2010 OK, now should I mention this to the mechanic before the MOT, or will they spot it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heavyrightfoot Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 OK, now should I mention this to the mechanic before the MOT, or will they spot it? they SHOULD spot it, but if it was me I would mention it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevscort15 Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 They should check all the suspension arms ,bushes ,tyres ,etc on the mot so if theres any problems they should pick it up anyway ,but if you mention it ,thats its pulling they should point you in the right direction Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodney,. Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 you should take the car for its mot at least a week before its due so you have more time to fix it if it fails,. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNITERIDER Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 you should take the car for its mot at least a week before its due so you have more time to fix it if it fails,. why? as soon as its failed its failed, if mine passes today then did another tomorrow and failed it would be illegal to drive other than to and from MOT test station. it is "expired" the moment it fails. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
projectrs2k Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 my bottom arms were naffed and theydidnt spot that lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiamGTR Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 my bottom arms were naffed and theydidnt spot that lol Somebody has been going to his "friends" for an MOT haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
16V_Silver Posted March 5, 2010 Author Share Posted March 5, 2010 ok thanks for all the info's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
projectrs2k Posted March 6, 2010 Share Posted March 6, 2010 my bottom arms were naffed and theydidnt spot that lol Somebody has been going to his "friends" for an MOT haha liam stop telling everyone my secrets lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
escort4x4 Posted March 6, 2010 Share Posted March 6, 2010 they should spot if, depending on how bad the bushes are they will give you a advisory notice, if its proper fucked then it may fail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
16V_Silver Posted March 6, 2010 Author Share Posted March 6, 2010 (edited) Bad news, the MOT failed and I can't afford the repairs Most of them where to do with underneath the car.. joints, suspensions, leakage, corrosions, and some tyre issues. Also needs some welding done. Now the previous MOT actually doesnt run out for a few more days.. So does this mean the car can still be driven until then ?? Edited March 6, 2010 by 16V_Silver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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