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james

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  1. im selling my rails
  2. second hand from a low miler 40 quid
  3. adapter you mean lock nut key they should not be over tightened as they are made of alloy get a torque ratchet id say
  4. guys if you bolts are not siezed it take max fifteen mintues to swap .. 250 for fifteen minutes work ..
  5. if you are standing on the whel brace you are going to do damage
  6. MOT Test of Brakes Test Description Brake efficiency and balace is usually checked on a roller brake tester. In certain cases where a roller brake tester may not be used (for example on certain 4-wheel drive vehicles) it may be necessary to check brake efficiency and balance on a road test, with a portable decelerometer. Inside the car Anti-lock braking system (if fitted) warning lamp is checked for: function sequence of operation Footbrake sufficient reserve travel on the footbrake pedal rubber not worn to excess correct operation of the servo assistance system Parking brake This could be hand, foot or electronically operated. Checked for reserve travel so that it doesn't reach the stops on application. The mountings will be checked for security and/or corrosion. Under bonnet checks master cylinder and servo unit are checked for leaks with the engine on and the brakes applied servo unit will be checked to ensure it is operating correctly visible metal or flexible brake pipes will be checked for corrosion, condition, fouling or leaks Under vehicle checks flexible brake pipes and any other metal brake pipes visible beneath the car are checked discs and drums (external only) checked for condition and contamination brake back plates and caliper securing devices are checked for condition and security condition of the brake pads will be checked if visible The assistant operates the handbrake and the condition of the linkages and/or cables is checked. on some vehicles there will be a brake compensating valve beneath the car which will need to be inspected for fluid leaks Brake performance check The performance of the front and rear brakes and handbrake are checked for efficiency and balance using specialised equipment.
  7. Test of Suspension Under bonnet checks upper suspension joints any other suspension components which can be inspected from beneath the bonnet Under vehicle checks Applies to the front and rear suspension no split pins or nuts missing, no components broken or excessively damaged road springs are checked for condition all suspension joints are checked for condition shock absorbers must not leak and must be secure (the vehicle will be 'bounced' by the Tester to check that they damp the springs adequately). The suspension is checked for wear by the assistant applying loads in various ways with the wheels jacked up whilst the Tester observes the result from beneath the vehicle. This may include the use of approved wheel play detectors in some Test Stations. Note: There are numerous different suspension systems, and the specific nature of any examination will depend to a large extent on the design of the suspension system.
  8. MOT Test of Registration plates and Vehicle Identification Number* (VIN) * Required on all vehicles first used on or after 1st August 1980. NOTE: Revised Registration Plate Testing and Tow Bar Testing (see below) were effective from April 09. see current Number Plate Regs graphic. For registered vehicles the registration plate must be: present secure not faded, dirty or obscured Letters and digits must conform to the approved font design with correct spacing Front plates must be black digits on white background, rear must be black on yellow Honeycomb background is not allowed. Vehicles manufactured before 1 January 1973 may have registration plates displaying white, grey or silver characters on a black background. A three-wheeled vehicle, which has a motorcycle derived front end, does not require a front number plate. MOT Registration Plate Specifications Relevant Dimension Tricycles & quadricycles All other vehicles Character height 64mm 79mm Character width (except for the figure 1 or letter I) 44mm 50mm Stroke width 10mm 14mm Space between two characters in group 10mm 11mm Vertical space between groups of characters 13mm 19mm Horizontal space between groups of characters 30mm 33mm Margins(minimum) 11mm 11mm The VIN number* must be: permanently displayed consistent legible. *Required on all vehicles first used on or after 1st August 1980. MOT Test of Bonnet Catch Reasons for Failure A bonnet that cannot be safely secured in the closed position An excessively deteriorated, ineffective or insecure (bonnet) retaining device MOT Test of Doors Test Description Both front doors must be openable from the inside and outside and all doors must latch securely. Tailgates, bootlids etc. All these items, including the tailboards and dropsides of trucks must be securable in the closed position. MOT Test of Vehicle Structure Body condition and security for vehicles with a separate body, the body must not be so insecure or displaced so that it might lead to loss of control of the vehicle when driven, or be a danger to other road users there must be no dangerous sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage which is dangerous to other road users including pedestrians. Corrosion A vehicle can fail with respect to corrosion for: excessive corrosion in a 'prescribed area' — within 30 cms of certain safety related components, e.g. brakes, steering, suspension, seat belt mountings etc. Excessive corrosion not in a 'prescribed area', but which is likely to adversely affect the vehicle's braking or steering. 'Excessive corrosion' can mean a hole or a significantly weakened structure. MOT Test of Mirrors Not all mirrors on all vehicles are subject to Test, depending on the age of the vehicle. Those mirrors which must be checked must be secure visible from the driver's seat not distorted or damaged so as to seriously impair the driver's view to the rear. Obligatory mirror options are: a. an exterior mirror fitted to the offside (right-hand side when seated in the driver’s seat), or b. an exterior mirror fitted to the nearside (left hand side when seated in the driver’s seat), or c. an interior mirror. All goods vehicles must have two mirrors, one of which must be option ‘a’. Passenger vehicles with no more than 7 passenger seats first used before 1 August 1978 must have any one of the above options. Reasons For Rejection An obligatory mirror: a. is missing or insecure b. is so damaged or deteriorated that the view to the rear is seriously impaired c. does not provide a view to the rear of the vehicle d. is not clearly visible from the driver’s seat, or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver’s seat. Additional mirrors Any mirrors additional to the obligatory mirrors are not subject to this inspection. MOT Test of Tow Bar (Towing Hook) Reason for Rejection: A towbar component insecure, fractured or excessively: worn corroded, or damaged. Towbar assembly is attached to the vehicle structure using a mounting, support or fixing which is obviously of an inappropriate size or type. retaining device missing or insecure locking device missing, insecure, inadequate or damaged to the extent that its operation is impaired. excessive play between a detachable tow ball and its receiver socket a quick release mechanism that does not secure the tow ball arm as intended. MOT Test of Windscreen Includes all items affecting the driver's view of the road: the condition of the windscreen, the wipers and washers. Satnavs in the windscreen, furry dice, air fresheners or trinkets hanging from the mirror are not allowed. Chips or cracks in the windscreen directly in front of the driver, in the area swept by the wiper blades (zone A), are acceptable if they are less than 10mm in diameter. In the rest of the swept area, up to 40mm diameter damage is acceptable. Recent change in policy (Oct 2011) "…it is permissible to have a defect larger than 10mm in the swept area of zone A, as long as it is not in the ‘drivers view of the road’. Should now be "Pass and advise". Official stickers (any used in connection with road enforcement, security or crime prevention matters) that are not readily removable are only a reason for rejection if they restrict the driver's view. Washers and wipers operation extent of area swept by the wipers condition of the wiper blades. Reasons for Rejection Wipers and Washers a. A wiper or washer control missing or inaccessible to the driver b. a wiper does not continue to operate automatically when switched on c. a wiper installed for the use of the driver does not operate over an area of the windscreen large enough to give the driver an adequate view of the road (through the windscreen) to the left and right sides of the vehicle, as well as to the front. A wiper blade insecure, missing, or in such a condition that it does not clear the windscreen effectively to give the driver an adequate view of the road (through the windscreen) to the left and right sides of the vehicle, as well as to the front. The windscreen washers do not provide enough liquid to clear the windscreen in conjunction with the wiper(s).
  9. MOT Test of Horn Horn: MOT Checks operation control can be easily reached by the driver loud enough not a sequential multi-tone. Information Pre 1906 vehicles can have a gong, bell or siren audible warning, provided they were designed before 1 January 1905 and constructed before 31 December 1905 Reason for Rejection The horn control missing, insecure or not readily accessible to the driver Note: Inform the driver if the horn is insecure The horn a. inoperative b. is not loud enough to be heard by another road user c. is a gong, bell or siren d. has more than one tone Note: When operated, a two or more tone horn automatically produces a sound which alternates at regular intervals between fixed notes e. fitted to a vehicle first used on or after 1 August 1973, emits a sound which is • not a continuous or uniform • harsh or grating. MOT Test of Lights Lights: MOT Test Checks Description The headlamps are checked for alignment with a Beam Setter. After first aligning the equipment with the vehicle, the left and right headlamp beams are checked to ensure they are correctly set so as not to dazzle other road users. All required lights are checked for: operation condition security Side lights and headlamps are the correct type and colour dip and aim. Stop lights, indicators and hazard lights* are the correct type and colour do not interfere with each other in operation driver's tell-tale works with respect to indicators, or there is an audible warning system. Rear Fog lamps** must be fitted to the centre or offside of the vehicle tell-tale must work must not be affected by other lamps and not be obscured must be red. Number plate lamps All lamps fitted must be working. Rear reflectors There must be two red reflectors fitted reasonably symmetrically, securely attached and not obscured. * Must be fitted to all vehicles first used on or after 1st April 1986, but if fitted, must be Tested. ** Must be fitted to all vehicles first used on or after 1st April 1980.
  10. MOT Test of Seats The driver's and the front passenger's seats must be secure. All seat backs must be securable in the upright position. MOT Test of Seat Belts Test Description Most vehicles after 1965 must have seat belts. Irrespective of that requirement, all seat belts fitted to any vehicle must be inspected for: security of seat belt mountings and locking stalks security and operation of the locking/release mechanism condition of webbing retraction of the belt (it is allowed to manually feed it in). Notes: 1. For technical reasons the inertia locking mechanism is not checked. 2. On some vehicles the belt is attached to the seat, in which case the security of the seat to the vehicle would also constitute part of the seat belt check.
  11. Test of Fuel system Any fuel leak will result in a fail. Checked under the bonnet and throughout the run of the fuel line from the fuel tank to the engine. fuel filler cap must fasten securely the seal in the cap must not be torn, deteriorated or missing (includes self-sealing flaps) no other defect which could cause fuel to leak out the fuel tank must be securely mounted. Test of Exhaust system and Emissions The exhaust system will fail the MOT if: Part of the system missing or excessively deteriorated Mounting are missing or damaged so that the exhaust system is insecure There is a major leak The system emits appreciably more noise than a similar vehicle fitted with a standard system in good condition. Emissions These are checked using specialised equipment, the details of the check depending on the year that the vehicle was first used on the road. Excessive smoking (checked visually) is a reason for failure. Diesel smoke emissions are checked by using a smoke meter. Fluid Levels Brake, Clutch, Oil, Powersteering, Coolant, Windscreen Washer Fluid Must Be All between the min and max mark
  12. should have soaked it beforre hand
  13. i want 2 vids pls john (pull the finger out now) one strech of raod one vid of the jag and one of the e ??
  14. it was a jaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaag now its a jaaaaaaaaaaaaaAAAAAAAAG
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