MOT coming - Any help please?

mcjordi

AdrianC wrote: »

^ THIS.

If this is a car that you're running gently into the ground, then I wouldn't worry about any of 'em. You have a new MOT.

1/4/5/6 may be an issue at future MOTs, but are fine at the moment. Early signs of old age.
2/3 won't ever fail an MOT, but may cause noise and vibration in the car.

engine mountings are now part of the MOT

colino

And the OP still hasn't said if it passed the MOT with these perceived "faults" or needs them attended to before passing.

salubrious

I think the OP means these where advises from the last test.

With the exception of the ball joint and inner racks ends (which are a common issue on these cars) I wouldn't be overly concerned with the other stuff.

Johnwatson_2

colino wrote: »

Just to clarify, the car has passed its MOT and these are advisories on a 13 year old car?
If so, you've won a watch, have the car rechecked by a trusted, local, recommended garage to see how quickly they need attention - if at all.

Please note that the car had passed MOT last year and now it is due again. Hence, I was putting the questions before yourself. I am not having more technical about repairing et al.

Johnwatson_2

trollopscarletwoman wrote: »

Get a good back street indy garage to give a quote.

As these are advisories the vehicle has an mot (how long?)

With all that on the mot certificate potential buyers are going to be put off or negotiate lower so if if the vehicle runs fine then get some quotes on the work.

After all another vehicle will cost a lot more than these repairs and as they are advisories do they really need to be done?

Depends how you feel about it or wait until next mot and see what happens.

Many thanks for your answer.


I am ready to carry on as it is if it is going to pass MOT.


Additionally, I am fine driving the car as it is because, as you rightly mentioned, it is costly to buy another car.

Johnwatson_2

arcon5 wrote: »

Suspension arm about £30+1 hour labour.

Strut most likely the rubber mount deteriorating... £40/ side maybe + labour (1 hour per side).

Rear engine mount - probably about £25. Front £50... labour unknown. Can't be more than a couple hours.

To be honest, unless you're hearing knocking or it's running rough or something you don't even necessarily need to deal with it as a matter of urgency.

Many thanks for your answer.


I am more than happy as it is. I am just concerned about coming MOT only.

Johnwatson_2

arcon5 wrote: »

Is it bolted or riveted in place though? If the latter, it's usually just as quick to replace the whole arm. So for the sake of £20 it may just be worth having the whole arm done and not having to worry about the other two bushes.

Although that's just personal preference really.

Many thanks for your answer. Could you please advise the technical name for this part?

Johnwatson_2

salubrious wrote: »

I think the OP means these where advises from the last test.

With the exception of the ball joint and inner racks ends (which are a common issue on these cars) I wouldn't be overly concerned with the other stuff.

Many thanks for your answer. Please could you advise - the part name (technical) and labour cost for the same?

arcon5

Johnwatson wrote: »

Many thanks for your answer. Could you please advise the technical name for this part?

This isn't necessarily your exact model, but - you have a lower suspension arm (may also be called a wishbone) like this. Then the ball joint on the end which connects to your knuckle (behind the wheel you'll see it) which is this.

What's interesting though is these parts for Citroen the wishbone doesn't actually have the ball joint with it - some have it riveted in place so you buy a new arm and you get a ball joint. This one for example is for my Ford Focus so I can buy the whole lump instead of getting the rivets out and bolting new ball joint in.

If your actual model has similar parts then ball joint is soooooo easy.
Simple as remove pinch bolt (sometimes they are a nightmare to remove though), knock out joint, undo 3 bolts for ball joint, new joint bolted in, reverse. Half hour, 1 hr max including loading on ramp etc. But if they're doing suspension bushes too then it can all be done at same time.