New MOT but there's always something...

[GlennS]

Hurrah for another 12 months MoT on the old girl.

Not really needed before January but my current health situation prompted me to put it in early in case I get operated on and taken off the road. Also I'd planned to have it done by the end of October anyway as having to drag the beastie out of hiding in mid-January was always a bit of a chore and dicey weather-wise.

The "damage" this time is apparently a broken headlight adjuster motor assembly on the nearside. How that got to be broken is anyone's guess. A jury-rigged solution was put in place by my mechanic to ensure the light was pointing in the right direction for the MoT test. Replacement part has been sourced and will be fitted in due course.

 

[Frenchy]

Things break on them all the time, i reckon it is usually things that do not get used taht often that are the main culprits, i have Porsche friendly MOT testers who give the old girls tickets, if there are any " advisories " required they know that they are done..................hence the relationship.
Jim.

 

[GlennS]

You are probably right, I've often been a bit scornful about the "these cars love to be used" claims but it does seem to have at least a smidgeon of truth to it.

A good reputation between mechanics and MoT tester is useful. The same chap has been testing my cars for several years and is a real stickler for details. Since it's a safety oriented test, I wouldn't have it any other way.