Hi Folks,
It's that time again for my Xantia 2.1 SX. Last year she did pass but there was a recommendation which hopefully somebody can translate for me. What does this recommendation mean and I quote "Front both rear bushes bonded suspension deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)" Any assistance would be gratefullyappreciated.
Brian
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I think it means wishbone inner back bushes have deteriorated. Remedy - replace.
Testers handbook is here - look for chapter and verse - they have to quote it when failing.
http://www.motuk.co.uk/default.asp
Testers handbook is here - look for chapter and verse - they have to quote it when failing.
http://www.motuk.co.uk/default.asp
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It won't necessarily fail on a non attended to item - the test is based on condition on the day only - however, the tester is likely to pay special attention to anything that has previously been mentioned. 'Excessive play' is pretty much a personal thing - my ZX passed last year with what I would have termed excessive play in a wishbone bush, and excessive noise in a wheel bearing, but failed on a slightly manky exhaust
I would take it and see - changing wishbone bushes in a Xantia is not a job to taken (too) lightly.
I would take it and see - changing wishbone bushes in a Xantia is not a job to taken (too) lightly.
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I think you may be mistaken there. I had a car fail on several items and also given several advisories. When I took it to another MOT station to get a quote for the work, the tester said he didn't agree it was a failure so I booked it with them and none of the previous failures or advisories were repeated! It passed with flying colours and the conclusion I draw is the first tester was a rip-off merchant.JohnD wrote:Even if you use a different MOT station the advisory will appear as soon as the tester logs on your car. If the advisory hasn't been attended to, it'll fail.