Arghhh MOT Due - Page 2

clivvy · 19-01-2015, 14:04

I really like the SX4, but I prefer the Fiat version which is called the Sedici. Exactly the same car, Suzuki design/build but Fiat money I believe..

The fiat is much cheaper than the Suzuki...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fiat-Sedic...item3a98ebd366

jims-terrano · 19-01-2015, 18:25

Yikes Im glad you spotted that Clivvy. I had no idea about Fiat being involved with that car, cross that off the list then

jims-terrano · 20-01-2015, 08:50

Well the wife has just set off to take the truck to the garage on the way to work, hope the saint of mot testers shines favourably on my truck.

On the brightside I got the other terrano to go to work in

Terrano Steve · 20-01-2015, 09:47

May the saint of mot testers be with you

jims-terrano · 20-01-2015, 12:29

I know they say no news is good news but jeez waiting for an mot must be the worst wait in the whole world.

briggie · 20-01-2015, 17:52

has it passed , has it , has it ?

jims-terrano · 20-01-2015, 17:55

Well she hasn't got an MOT

Failed on rear axle brake pipes, a brake light out and a front arb link. The garage was waiting for the fuel pipe to arrive before fitting and taking for retest. Daft thing is the fuel lines were only an advisory as although rusty the tester didn't see it dripping but for my benefit I wanted that doing. Also got an advisory on brake pipes front to back. So all being well it'll be ready for tomorrow teatime.

briggie · 20-01-2015, 17:59

party time then jim ?

jims-terrano · 20-01-2015, 18:03

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Originally Posted by briggie

party time then jim ?

No cos the dam thing is sat in a garage in Huddersfield with no chuffing mot. That bloody car really really really peeves me right off. Not a good buy at all was that thing. Even when it's got an MOT the advice is to replace the brake pipes, the inter cooler intake pipe needs replacing cos it doesnt fit and leaks. The leak off pipes need sorting. The heater plugs need replacing. There there is the rusty body work to sort out.

jims-terrano · 20-01-2015, 18:15

By the way in no way am I moaning about the garage, the guys at the garage are sound. They booked it in at short noticeand seem a nice place.

clivvy · 20-01-2015, 20:00

I must visit that garage I want a ton of stuff doing.

how much you selling your T2 for?

solarman216 · 20-01-2015, 20:15

be fair Jim for a car of this age it is not a lot of problems, suppose it does depend on what you paid for it, my average is £400 so know I can spend a bit to get em right, Rick

AlexD333 · 20-01-2015, 21:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by jims-terrano

No cos the dam thing is sat in a garage in Huddersfield with no chuffing mot. That bloody car really really really peeves me right off. Not a good buy at all was that thing. Even when it's got an MOT the advice is to replace the brake pipes, the inter cooler intake pipe needs replacing cos it doesnt fit and leaks. The leak off pipes need sorting. The heater plugs need replacing. There there is the rusty body work to sort out.

You need to pay a visit to someone with a scrapper like a Rick, and set some money aside to harvest the parts. The welding is a seperate matter but still achievable

jims-terrano · 20-01-2015, 23:24

Clivvy - until I get some cash through in a couple of months I've no real idea what to do as far as getting rid or replacement. Also need to see if the ABS can be sorted on the old truck, if that can be sorted I'm tempted to keep that one.

Rick - It's an 05 plate so bought for a lot more than £400. Had to spend loads on it since getting it, it would of been a whole lot more if it hadn't of been for some amazing people on here. Each time it needs some money spending you think it won't need much more doing and then a nother big bill lands. I have to say it's last MOT was questionable with the repairs that it needed.

Anyway for the moment there isn't a great deal I can do about it, pay the bill tomorrow and get on with it. The car is 10 years old so will break and I understand. Chances are once it gets all these other jobs caught up with it won't be too bad for a ten year old car. Will see how it runs for next couple of months and then see what money is available, see what cars are around and see which of the two trucks is costing money. I know that I won't get what I paid for it and I know I wont get the money back that it has cost to repair.

panelbeater · 21-01-2015, 09:48

well at least you will get the mot,as for other work that needs doing you will have a year to do it as and when you can afford it so a hundred here is not to bad.
mine cost 230 this year but still fair to get mot on a 98.my advisees are miner so wont get done.

20-01-2015, 20:15	#27
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,431	be fair Jim for a car of this age it is not a lot of problems, suppose it does depend on what you paid for it, my average is £400 so know I can spend a bit to get em right, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

19-01-2015, 14:04	#16
clivvy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Huddersfield Vehicle: Terrano 03 LWB Posts: 6,947	I really like the SX4, but I prefer the Fiat version which is called the Sedici. Exactly the same car, Suzuki design/build but Fiat money I believe.. The fiat is much cheaper than the Suzuki... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fiat-Sedic...item3a98ebd366

19-01-2015, 18:25	#17
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	Yikes Im glad you spotted that Clivvy. I had no idea about Fiat being involved with that car, cross that off the list then

20-01-2015, 08:50	#18
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	Well the wife has just set off to take the truck to the garage on the way to work, hope the saint of mot testers shines favourably on my truck. On the brightside I got the other terrano to go to work in

20-01-2015, 09:47	#19
Terrano Steve Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: South west Vehicle: Terrano Posts: 522	May the saint of mot testers be with you

20-01-2015, 12:29	#20
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	I know they say no news is good news but jeez waiting for an mot must be the worst wait in the whole world.

20-01-2015, 17:52	#21
briggie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: peoples democratic republic of west yorkshire Vehicle: " alice " Posts: 10,473	has it passed , has it , has it ?

20-01-2015, 17:55	#22
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	Well she hasn't got an MOT Failed on rear axle brake pipes, a brake light out and a front arb link. The garage was waiting for the fuel pipe to arrive before fitting and taking for retest. Daft thing is the fuel lines were only an advisory as although rusty the tester didn't see it dripping but for my benefit I wanted that doing. Also got an advisory on brake pipes front to back. So all being well it'll be ready for tomorrow teatime.

20-01-2015, 17:59	#23
briggie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: peoples democratic republic of west yorkshire Vehicle: " alice " Posts: 10,473	party time then jim ?

20-01-2015, 18:15	#25
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	By the way in no way am I moaning about the garage, the guys at the garage are sound. They booked it in at short noticeand seem a nice place.

20-01-2015, 20:00	#26
clivvy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Huddersfield Vehicle: Terrano 03 LWB Posts: 6,947	I must visit that garage I want a ton of stuff doing. how much you selling your T2 for?

20-01-2015, 23:24	#29
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	Clivvy - until I get some cash through in a couple of months I've no real idea what to do as far as getting rid or replacement. Also need to see if the ABS can be sorted on the old truck, if that can be sorted I'm tempted to keep that one. Rick - It's an 05 plate so bought for a lot more than £400. Had to spend loads on it since getting it, it would of been a whole lot more if it hadn't of been for some amazing people on here. Each time it needs some money spending you think it won't need much more doing and then a nother big bill lands. I have to say it's last MOT was questionable with the repairs that it needed. Anyway for the moment there isn't a great deal I can do about it, pay the bill tomorrow and get on with it. The car is 10 years old so will break and I understand. Chances are once it gets all these other jobs caught up with it won't be too bad for a ten year old car. Will see how it runs for next couple of months and then see what money is available, see what cars are around and see which of the two trucks is costing money. I know that I won't get what I paid for it and I know I wont get the money back that it has cost to repair.

21-01-2015, 09:48	#30
panelbeater Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: clacton on sea essex Vehicle: nissan terrano 2 2.7 tdi Posts: 1,638	well at least you will get the mot,as for other work that needs doing you will have a year to do it as and when you can afford it so a hundred here is not to bad. mine cost 230 this year but still fair to get mot on a 98.my advisees are miner so wont get done.