Ash_EP3
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Registered: 15th May 07
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... what should I look out for?
I have done 7/8k in it since I have had it (87k on clocks)
I am thinking I should ask a mate of mine to give it a "pre-mot" as mine is on 04/02/2008 IIRC
I think that they may pick up on:
- Passenger side mirror (electric) isn't barely working?
- Seatbelt is dodgy
- Tyres scrub a bit on the back! 
if needed should I take my alloys off when I have the mot?
Thanks
p.s I have had the cambelt/oil filter done within the last year!
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ShEp
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Registered: 9th Aug 05
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tyre's scrubbing is a fail take them off
doubt they will check the mirror tbh
whats the seatbelt doing?
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Ash_EP3
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basically its the socket you plug it into if that makes sense....!?
it sometimes releases the belt whilst I am driving 
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Jakey
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Registered: 4th Jun 07
Location: Sandbach
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quote:
Originally posted by S214_UPP
I think that they may pick up on:
- Passenger side mirror (electric) isn't barely working?
- Seatbelt is dodgy
- Tyres scrub a bit on the back!
Electric mirrors dont have to work to pass an MOT.
What do you mean by dodgy?
Aslong as not of the tread has worn away you should get away with it.
Just make sure all your fluids are topped up.
All your lights work.
Your front wiper blades are not falling to peices.
Also, take your car for a quick thrash down a bypass/motorway before you go, gets the crap out of the system that may effect the emmisions.
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danward
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Registered: 14th Nov 06
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quote:
Originally posted by S214_UPP
basically its the socket you plug it into if that makes sense....!?
it sometimes releases the belt whilst I am driving
Mine also does this... I have no idea why?
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Ash_EP3
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quote:
Originally posted by danward
quote:
Originally posted by S214_UPP
basically its the socket you plug it into if that makes sense....!?
it sometimes releases the belt whilst I am driving
Mine also does this... I have no idea why?
I have had a look at mine and it looks like someone has tried to bodge it together with tape!?!?!?! 
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Jakey
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Registered: 4th Jun 07
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quote:
Originally posted by S214_UPP
basically its the socket you plug it into if that makes sense....!?
it sometimes releases the belt whilst I am driving
All the MOT'er will do is clip it in, pull on it once or twice then release it.
Tbh for the price of them you might aswell get new ones 
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corsa_rob
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Registered: 22nd Jan 06
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get them replaced...only cheap go vauxhall  mine seems to loosen but never comes in done! monsters seat belt failed on him when he had crash
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Ash_EP3
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My dad said that in Vauxhall cars they have the gas dubrey... (it pulls back when you have a crash or something?)
Ok well I shall take the tyres off (better to be safe than sorry)
Im sure it will be cheap to do but yea...
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baza31
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Taking impreza in tomorrow for MOT, checked everything on ramp and everythings fine except no CAT so CO emissions wont meet the criteria  but lucky for me my mates going to overlook it.
best thing to do with the belts is to clip them all in before and check them, if there tight leave them as said its only a quick check they do so you should be ok
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Ren
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quote:
Originally posted by baza31
but lucky for me my mates going to overlook it.
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James_DT
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Registered: 9th Apr 04
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You know your seatbelt clip is dodgy and you don't seem bothered?
In the event of an accident, I wouldn't want it to fail.
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sam-smith
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Registered: 8th Jan 07
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the seatbelt thing was a recall i think
as for the wheels aslong as sidewalls arent fucked, i never got picked up
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nik
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pmsl over looking a seat belt because your too tight/lazy to get it sorted. Not a pleasant way to kill yourself in a smash 
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pow
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Registered: 11th Sep 06
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The popping out seatbelt is a common fault on the Vauxhall, I had a recall done on my Corsa FOR FREE at my local Vauxhall to have it done. Something about springs not going all the way in whn you put the belt in. Bit weird that people don't seem bothered.
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