MOT 6 years & 100k

[JimC64]

Well my baby's due her 4th MOT now and she's booked in for next Friday, so we'll see how it goes I guess.

She's pretty well looked after and anything she needs she pretty much gets, but she's 6 years old now and has done 100k miles!

The last 3 MOT's all went very well and only the cost of the test was needed.......I wouldn't say I was awash with money but even a fairly hefty bill could have easily been covered.

So things change and the economy bites......times are tougher for most everyone and I'm no different.

I'm hoping for the best ( as per the last 3 tests...lol ) but fearing the worst.

As usual on Thursday she'll be cleaned inside n out, engine bay cleaned and interior smelling fresh. All bulbs / lights etc will be checked and fluids topped up as required before she goes in for testing.
I'm a believer that a clean, loved n looked after vehicle is more likely to sail through with much more ease than one that looks neglected, if you follow my drift.

Its always worked well for me over the years.......I'll let you all know how it goes

[Guest 2]

Keep us updated Jim

I'd say she'lls ail through no problem!

[gupsterg]

Knowing how you look after your motor she'll be fine Jim ...
All the best for happy "MOT Day" ...

[JimC64]

Well guys, It was MOT day today........

I prepared yesterday just doing a brief check over the car, checked all the lights, horn, indicators, wipers, brakes etc ( just a quick glance over ) and then gave her a good wash & dried her off, alloys cleaned and tyres blacked with the interior smelling lemony fresh.

Took her down this morning at 9 am after driving a few miles to warm her up and get to temp.

Around 45mins later I'm told she's PASSED with no advisories for £35

Got a few complimentary remarks from the tester too about her being one of the better looked after cars for year & mileage, which was nice.


4th time she's sailed right through.......well chuffed to say the least.

[gupsterg]

Great news Jim... I really had no doubts knowing how well you look after your car ...

[Guest 2]

Good news

Roll on next year!

[royclark]

I have to replace the washer jets (front & rear) before every MOT, they don't work because they are never used.
Why they get blocked is a mystery.
Any body got any tips to keep them clear without actually using them, they make such a mess of the clean look, especially the headlight washers.

[MarkTM]

^^^^ No idea why this would happen Roy...is there a chance there's crud in your washer reservoir or else in your pipes?

Only thing I can think of is getting the tank emptyand then topping up with hot (not boiling) water then draining...either through using them constantly then from the bottom of the tank.

I thought you'd pulled the fuse to disable the headlight washers...but am guessing you have to reconnect for MOT?