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Oops, MOT due 1 month ago...
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06/04/2011 10:57
06/04/2011 10:57
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Hovedan
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Whoops, didn't notice my 20vt MOT ran out beginning of March. So 2000 miles in the last month, including travelling to and from 2 track days, last weekends dash to London, Manchester and back to Bristol, lucky... So, I'm really going to test a local MOT station now, I've seen his handiwork close hand, and I'm honestly expecting him to give me a new ticket, even though I haven't put the CAT back on, and it's pissing power steering fluid everywhere. This is the ultimate test of a garage with a somewhat lax reputation  Will post back later!
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Re: Oops, MOT due 1 month ago...
[Re: Hovedan]
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06/04/2011 10:59
06/04/2011 10:59
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Re: Oops, MOT due 1 month ago...
[Re: Nigel]
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06/04/2011 11:07
06/04/2011 11:07
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I did the same a couple of years ago - completely forgot
Its amazing that the 'authorities' can remember to send you a car tax reminder, but not an MOT reminder - I wonder if its anything to do with how much money the State will receive from it..... You old sceptic  I should learn, I once drove my Jag for 6 months without one, travelling to and from Bristol to London 2-3 times a week  Let's see if a decat 20vt is 'road legal' today 
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Re: Oops, MOT due 1 month ago...
[Re: skinflint]
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06/04/2011 11:19
06/04/2011 11:19
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Hovedan
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Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but using my psychic powers I predict an issue with handbrake efficiency.  I think the emissions and leaking power steering ought be far worse! In fact, the handbrake on my 20vt is the best I've ever had in any of my coops, it stops on only a few notches!
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Re: Oops, MOT due 1 month ago...
[Re: Nigel]
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06/04/2011 11:24
06/04/2011 11:24
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I did the same a couple of years ago - completely forgot
Its amazing that the 'authorities' can remember to send you a car tax reminder, but not an MOT reminder - I wonder if its anything to do with how much money the State will receive from it..... Probably true, however the savvy garage owner keeps a record and rings customers up to remind them now. I got a call recently from the garage who service our 1007, he said your MOT is due and you need to book, ah you've booked it in already!
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Re: Oops, MOT due 1 month ago...
[Re: Hovedan]
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06/04/2011 14:11
06/04/2011 14:11
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Well, the CO2 machine is working, but he didn't spot leaking power steering fluid, despite a nice pool it deposited on his floor.
Oh, and handbrake efficiency came up.
Other than that all fine, retest tomorrow once CAT fitted should see her through for another year.
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Re: Oops, MOT due 1 month ago...
[Re: JLow75]
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08/04/2011 17:57
08/04/2011 17:57
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The afore mentioned label fits perfectly on the inside of the drivers sun-visor this way you will get a in-yer-face reminder every time the sun comes out whilst driving Great advice  My MOT cert's always seem to vanish a week after after being put in the 'important stuff' drawer! Also, these links might be handy... Check Your MOT expiry date here: MOT Expiry Date Even better, check the cars previous MOT's - Show's reasons for failures, milage... even advisories: MOT History *WARNING* Potential for jaw dropping on floor and going into 'drown sorrows mode' after using this!
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Re: Oops, MOT due 1 month ago...
[Re: Hovedan]
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08/04/2011 18:07
08/04/2011 18:07
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tim42
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Whoops, didn't notice my 20vt MOT ran out beginning of March. So 2000 miles in the last month, including travelling to and from 2 track days, last weekends dash to London, Manchester and back to Bristol, lucky... So, I'm really going to test a local MOT station now, I've seen his handiwork close hand, and I'm honestly expecting him to give me a new ticket, even though I haven't put the CAT back on, and it's pissing power steering fluid everywhere. This is the ultimate test of a garage with a somewhat lax reputation Will post back later! I presume that I was holding my bowel contents round Donny in a seriously dangerous car ......I'd have enjoyed it even more if I'd have known Tim
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