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jim3064
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Different suspension legs? Apr 4, 2014 14:00:16 GMT 1

Post by jim3064 on Apr 4, 2014 14:00:16 GMT 1

Hi,

Sorry if this is the wrong place to ask but I was wondering if anyone could help?

I have uprated shocks/springs all round and one has just failed on my MOT due to excessive play. I've had it taken off so I can send it off for a warranty replacement. So the car can still bump around the garage I've given them a standard shock from the scrappies and they've fitted that.

What I was wondering is if it would now pass?

I'm not planing on using the car until i've sorted it properly but need a MOT to re-tax.

Thanks, James

David Administrator Owner\Director, AE\NT\SM, DVSA VTS Council Member, Registered Member & Administrator of The MOT Testers & AE's Forum If the facts don't fit the theory, change the facts. Albert Einstein Posts: 6,722 Class tested: 4 Last Online: May 2, 2024 12:17:45 GMT 1 Likes: 964	Different suspension legs? Apr 4, 2014 15:07:26 GMT 1 Back to Top Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by David on Apr 4, 2014 15:07:26 GMT 1 Hi jim3064, just to clarify...where or what had the excessive play?
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billyloadsamud MOT tester Posts: 230 Class tested: 4 Last Online: Apr 25, 2016 11:56:35 GMT 1 Likes: 79	Different suspension legs? Apr 4, 2014 15:12:35 GMT 1 Back to Top Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by billyloadsamud on Apr 4, 2014 15:12:35 GMT 1 I don't think 2 different shocks is a fail, unless coil overs and noticeably differing in ride height, we all see unmatched shocks/springs on cars

Gaz VTS Council member Posts: 2,157 Class tested: 4, 7 Last Online: Sept 7, 2019 10:16:48 GMT 1 Likes: 738	Different suspension legs? Apr 4, 2014 20:00:44 GMT 1 via mobile Back to Top Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Gaz on Apr 4, 2014 20:00:44 GMT 1 As long as it doesn't cause any ribbon I can't think of a reason as to why it would fail. Would get an advisory due to the different setups and probably the way the car would sit.
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ivor MOT tester "Failure is always an option." Mythbusters Posts: 1,981 Class tested: 4, 5L, 7 Last Online: Apr 8, 2023 11:19:45 GMT 1 Likes: 720	Different suspension legs? Apr 4, 2014 20:53:20 GMT 1 Back to Top Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by ivor on Apr 4, 2014 20:53:20 GMT 1 It may affect headlamp aim, are they at front or rear?

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jim3064
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Different suspension legs? Apr 5, 2014 9:19:23 GMT 1

Post by jim3064 on Apr 5, 2014 9:19:23 GMT 1

Hi everyone, thanks for the replies.

N/S front, the tester said there was play in the piston/housing. Not saying he's wrong.... just couldn't feel anything myself but the unit was off so weight might of made a difference.

I'll stick it through Monday and see what happens. Hopefully it will be fine, worried about my tax...... ran out end of feb and didn't realise. whoops! lol

Thanks again and I'll let you know how I got on.

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Different suspension legs? Apr 5, 2014 10:21:51 GMT 1

Post by wally on Apr 5, 2014 10:21:51 GMT 1

Apr 5, 2014 9:19:23 GMT 1 jim3064 said:

worried about my tax...... ran out end of feb and didn't realise. whoops! lol

Did you not get a reminder? Sorry to put a downer on this but -

From what I have heard and read I would not be surprised if you did not get an automatic penalty, I hope the V5C has the correct address on it or they will get you for failing to notify change of address as well.

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Post by jim3064 on Apr 4, 2014 14:00:16 GMT 1

Post by David on Apr 4, 2014 15:07:26 GMT 1

Post by billyloadsamud on Apr 4, 2014 15:12:35 GMT 1

Post by Gaz on Apr 4, 2014 20:00:44 GMT 1

Post by ivor on Apr 4, 2014 20:53:20 GMT 1

Post by baz657 on Apr 4, 2014 21:15:31 GMT 1

Post by jim3064 on Apr 5, 2014 9:19:23 GMT 1

Post by wally on Apr 5, 2014 10:21:51 GMT 1