Few MOT questions

[agw_01]

Hi guys,

A certain member of this forum is buying my 214 and has asked me to put 12 months MOT on it before he picks it up.

My car has clear side repeaters with clear bulbs. The bulbs glow a yellowy colour instead of orange. Is this a failure?

The car was involved in a slow speed rear end shunt last year. This has caused the tailgate to become slightly misaligned from the body. It opens and closes fine and there's nothing sticking out etc... is this a failure? I never had the damage repaired (not much at all, no body panels are bent or anything, just the tailgate is misaligned).

What other things do they check? I have no clunks from the suspension, the driveshaft gaiters are in good condition and there are no leaks from anything.

Cheers

 

[agw_01]

Thanks for the quick reply

Ok, that's cool. It's just had new pads and discs, all 4 tyres are good, the spare is a little low on tread... probably just on the limit.

So the indicators shouldn't be a problem as long as they work?

edit... Just seen the above post. I bought some orange bulbs a while ago so will take those with me and swap them if there's a problem.

Here's to it passing

 

[agw_01]

Ahh cool, that's great

I'll see what the spare is like in the GSi. If it's a good'un I'll stick that in for the test.

Now I just need to book it in.

If I phone up on Monday, will I be able to get a slot a few days after, or is there normally a big waiting list?

 

[agw_01]

Email me your address and ill pop 2 orange bulbs in the post for you Andy.

I already have some bulbs to go in if they don't like the clears mate

Or do you mean clear bulbs that flash orange?

 

[agw_01]

Heh, cool. Maybe I should start doing that... especially as how they charged me £15 for a piece of plastic the other week

Cheers for the offer though.