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bogbasic
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MOT question.

Post by bogbasic » 30 Dec 2015 02:30 pm

Dear Honest John. One of my bangers has a thin rust crack in the rear silencer that has been there for a number of years but it seems to keep getting through the MOT, although its had a warning or two. I would like to put a jubilee clip wrap-around patch on it but I fear that if I do this, the MOT tester will fail the car. Am I right or wrong!?
1988 340 1.4 GL, 218k, 5 door (Grey Bess). Gone to CBA.
1991 340 1.7 GL, 64k, 5 door, petrol blue (Deep Blue).
1988 360 2.0 GLE, 140k, 5 door, ocean blue metallic (Blue Bess).
1989 340 1.7 GL, 108k, 3 door (Red Ness).
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Re: MOT question.

Post by thododd » 30 Dec 2015 02:45 pm

Shouldnt be an issue unless the emmisions are way out ... but if anything a 'leak' will mean less CO's should get to the test equipment

My GLT has the cheapest shittiest centre section, it makes a right racket and has been plastered in tape and sealer .... it was mentioned in the advisories but not a fail..... it failed on rust and light issues 8)

Bodge it up Bog and crack on

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Re: MOT question.

Post by Ride_on » 30 Dec 2015 02:49 pm

AFAIK all that matters is leaks under the car. Any way of sealing it is fine.
1980 345 DL_______1987 360 GLE (project car restored to GLT spec and B230FT'd)
1984 360 GLT______1987 360 GLT
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Re: MOT question.

Post by 360beast » 30 Dec 2015 04:50 pm

Whack some exhaust paste or the tape that looks like thick tin foil on it and job's a good un.

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Re: MOT question.

Post by bogbasic » 31 Dec 2015 12:32 pm

Many thanks. Will do.
1988 340 1.4 GL, 218k, 5 door (Grey Bess). Gone to CBA.
1991 340 1.7 GL, 64k, 5 door, petrol blue (Deep Blue).
1988 360 2.0 GLE, 140k, 5 door, ocean blue metallic (Blue Bess).
1989 340 1.7 GL, 108k, 3 door (Red Ness).
More info here!

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