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Post by peter on May 14, 2016 19:34:11 GMT 1

I don't approve of this whole MOT exemption thing. I know the reason given was that classic car enthusiasts tend to look after them very well and I'm happy with that. I used to get a fair number of 1930's ones in and I don't recall ever failing any of them. What worries me are the local hippies (yes, we still have them down here!) with their Morris Minors that are neglected to hell because "Minors last forever". They can but only if you keep throwing money at them!

And don't get me started on air cooled VW Campers!

mike617 AE/Manager/Owner owner ae tester Posts: 1,006 Class tested: 4 Last Online: Apr 24, 2024 17:03:09 GMT 1 Likes: 498	The Mindset May 16, 2016 11:39:49 GMT 1 peter likes this Back to Top Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by mike617 on May 16, 2016 11:39:49 GMT 1 V/W camper vans nice on the outside, dogs dinner underneath.

mercedes VTS Council member Posts: 1,197 Class tested: 4 Last Online: Apr 24, 2024 13:29:03 GMT 1 Likes: 461	The Mindset May 16, 2016 11:46:00 GMT 1 Back to Top Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by mercedes on May 16, 2016 11:46:00 GMT 1 just done a camper v/w van 1989 4 wheel drive thing gas convertion oil leaks water leaks steering gators body was ok but i hate doneing them they are rust buckets most off the time

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Post by castrolrob on May 16, 2016 12:11:07 GMT 1

did a 1992 one last week,failed on cat,pick+mix welding,brake hoses etc etc.the old air cooled ones were even worse.theyre now worth so much money that any old pile of absolute garbage is being dragged off folks driveways and rolled in for test,one about 6mnths ago was a case in point,turned up on a tow truck cos it had been stood 15yrs and didn't run!seemed upset that I wouldn't test it,complete tool!put it back on your truck and fook off,youre taking the pi$$,didnt believe me till I printed off refusal with not fit to be driven on it.

mike617 AE/Manager/Owner owner ae tester Posts: 1,006 Class tested: 4 Last Online: Apr 24, 2024 17:03:09 GMT 1 Likes: 498	The Mindset May 16, 2016 13:36:32 GMT 1 Back to Top Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by mike617 on May 16, 2016 13:36:32 GMT 1 Tell them to buy old air cooled V/W campers from Arizona U.S.A. the dry desert air keeps the corrosion at bay.

castrolrob MOT tester Posts: 4,380 Class tested: 4, 7 Last Online: Apr 24, 2024 14:00:26 GMT 1 Likes: 2,765	The Mindset May 16, 2016 13:45:03 GMT 1 Back to Top Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by castrolrob on May 16, 2016 13:45:03 GMT 1 yeah but theyre worth money over there as well,the days of cheap uns are over

mike617 AE/Manager/Owner owner ae tester Posts: 1,006 Class tested: 4 Last Online: Apr 24, 2024 17:03:09 GMT 1 Likes: 498	The Mindset May 16, 2016 16:01:51 GMT 1 Back to Top Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by mike617 on May 16, 2016 16:01:51 GMT 1 They must be worth a lot more over here. owner of local V/W body repair shop has just gone over to buy 2 campers & 2 beetles.

castrolrob MOT tester Posts: 4,380 Class tested: 4, 7 Last Online: Apr 24, 2024 14:00:26 GMT 1 Likes: 2,765	The Mindset May 16, 2016 16:54:28 GMT 1 Back to Top Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by castrolrob on May 16, 2016 16:54:28 GMT 1 if your gonna hire a container then you might as well fill it up.

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