steve_16v 0 Posted September 6, 2005 MOT is due soon and the exhaust is blowing a bit in the middle, anyone know if this is a failure or advisory? Also, is a leaking shock (N/S/Front) a failure? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
veedub 0 Posted September 6, 2005 yes to both im pretty sure!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CorradoWannabe 1 Posted September 6, 2005 With the shocks my valver failed on one of the back shocks 'leaking to excess' but i only had a 'warning' for one of the front ones which they said was 'starting to leak' - so there appears to be some measure of severity regarding leaking shocks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve_16v 0 Posted September 6, 2005 Thanks for the quick replies fellas! Looks like a trip to Longlife for a custom exhaust is in order then, and pray for a lenient tester, cos I can't afford a custom exhaust and coilovers at the moment. (Replaced the front brakes this week with Tarox G88 discs and Tarox Rallye pads - can highly recommend these btw). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davidwort 0 Posted September 6, 2005 Thanks for the quick replies fellas! Looks like a trip to Longlife for a custom exhaust is in order then, and pray for a lenient tester, cos I can't afford a custom exhaust and coilovers at the moment. (Replaced the front brakes this week with Tarox G88 discs and Tarox Rallye pads - can highly recommend these btw). If it's only just sweating a bit then a wipe around might get it by the tester, but I wouldn't wan't to drive my car much with a leaking front shock, pretty much as dangerous as defective brakes. David. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RadoAds 0 Posted September 6, 2005 Leaking front shock is defo failure, leaking exhaust not a failure unless the tester is unable to get a reading on the gas analyser, a lot of places will just fail it but if they do this get them to read their mot manual properly. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve_16v 0 Posted September 6, 2005 If it's only just sweating a bit then a wipe around might get it by the tester, but I wouldn't wan't to drive my car much with a leaking front shock, pretty much as dangerous as defective brakes. David. I know it's not ideal, especially going round high speed bends where it's a bit bouncy, but I've only had the car since June and unfortunately it's needed quite a few other things doing that were more important than a weeping shock (the front brakes were nearly metal on metal, front steering bushes were shot, 4xtyres, cambelt service, etc). Hopefully there will be some HK coilovers going on soon which will sort out that problem (and the horrendously high ride height!) Normally I'd get rid of a car that cost so much to run but it's my first Corrado and I love it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
saysomestuff 0 Posted September 6, 2005 bit of repair paste will get the car through MOT if you want to prioritise spending Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve_16v 0 Posted September 6, 2005 Looks like a quick wipe of the shock, a bit of exhaust sealant and send it in a week or two early and hope for the best, hopefully it'll pass ... if that damned abs light behaves itself that is! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
saysomestuff 0 Posted September 6, 2005 lol my local garage tried for 3 days to get the ABS light off, they just gave up and passed it in the end! :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve_16v 0 Posted September 6, 2005 lol my local garage tried for 3 days to get the ABS light off, they just gave up and passed it in the end! :lol: Nice! Mine only turns itself on maybe once or twice a week for a mile or two then disappears. I know its game though ... it'll wait until the testers watching and then flash him! :x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roger Blassberg 0 Posted September 6, 2005 My exhaust leaks a little from the middle silencer, and it passed. As has been said here, so long as it isn't excessively noisy, isn't in danger of falling off and doesn't interfere with the emissions testing then there is no reason to fail it. In the extreme case, you could appeal a failure notice, but most sensible testers will listen to reason if you clearly know what is in the manual. Best wishes RB Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve_16v 0 Posted September 12, 2005 Well, it went for the test today and passed! With only an advisory about the exhaust blowing. Don't know if the tester spotted the weeping shock or buckle on the rear wheel or not ... I was going to mention it to him, but thought better of it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_leon_ 0 Posted September 12, 2005 good stuff - though I am surprised! my car failed last time and the blowing exhaust was picked up. i was hoping for an advisory too - but nope! count yourself lucky son ;) kidding Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
