GKN.. Originals were 'FAG' IIRC.....which is apt as the car was owned by a hairdresser before me (no offence to any 'Butch' coiffeurs out there.....

Hello Ali, Thanks for this post and the informative info...and pictures...just been told that we might need a new clutch soon so now trawling for info...as one does...just noticed in your first photo a couple of metal 'hooky' things holding up the driveshaft...what are they and where could I get...

Removed my VCU and bearings, got the genuine bearings(they have been fitted to the VCU) faffed around separating the prop shafts..destroyed the front UJ in the process despite following the procedure mentioned on here....daughters car passed MOT on Friday, she picks it up today..it's still in...

As far as I can see there is no need for an 'initial' MOT test but you must apply for the tax exemption and reapply each year for that. Only if the car has had substantial modifications does the car need to be tested (as far as I understand) reading the gov.uk website gives much information and...

One of life's nuances I guess....?? Now to the important bit about your post.....You have a 72 Avenger GT???

Ali, on my MOT test it wasn't mentioned at all. Did fail on a couple other things though.

Nodge, you are correct...the rear brakes, although out of balance did not affect normal braking and I also did a few 'hard braking' tests on the quiet roads where I live (on the way to the test centre). Think rear brakes have been tested for imbalance since 2013 although I may be wrong. These...

You are not wrong there, Nodge...

Okay, I may have posted this before....?? TD4 failed it's MOT on three 'Dangerous' things.. 1. O/S headlight too low...adjust and 'fixed'. 2. Numberplate light inoperative...(had to solder the connectors where they attach the circuit board) 3. Rear N/S brake performance low...braking...

Of course, if your are stopped and challenged regards your lack of MOT you could always counter the police officer by demanding to see his MOT for his(Oops, maybe her/should be 'their') MOT certificate......

That has always been the case regards 'Cops being able to slap you with a fine' I take your article quote is not from a gov.uk website nor a legally savvy advisor more from a journalist looking for a slightly sensationalist angle to get his view point across. MOT rules are regularly reviewed but...

https://www.gov.uk/getting-an-mot/retests It's very clear and very simple....read the above. You MUST have a pre arranged MOT appointment and as mentioned drive the shortest or most reasonable route to or from the testing centre. If you car fails a test but has a valid certificate from a...

Then there would be many MOT centres clogged up with useless cars. And it would be a 'no brainer' to set up a recovery business to move such cars about and become an instantly successful business guru for doing so. I believe the orevious ruling remains extant. And will continue as before.

The law still allows you to make your way to an MOT test centre via the shortest and most reasonable route and back again or to your garage for repairs though.

The one I used was £54 too, Nodge but they don't do anything but MOT's

Mine had that as an advisory last MOT(not in my ownership) wasn't mentioned this time around and I have been under the car to have a looksee....used an MOT certified(?) brake pipe inspection tool to scrape at the worst areas I could see and none on the pipes mentioned in last years MOT were that...

Well, not today exactly but the past couple of days...... Fitted new rear shock absorbers and springs and strut mounts, rear flexi brake hoses and fitted new clips on all the rear brake union mounts on the daughters TD4 for it's MOT then m(f)ucked about with the handbrake to get it to work...

Had never considered a 3D printer but then, when I was a 'sad sack' and watched 'Wheeler Dealers' Ed China used one to make some inserts/light mounts to fit in the original lanterns on a vintage car so that he could run better lighting for the London to Brighton Rally. Thinking if you get it...

Well, not so much today(yesterday??) but so far this week, I have dissembled the rear brakes, reassembled 'said' brakes and adjusted as per 'Bill Haynes'.......Still out of adjustment so will have another go. Had a good 'looksee' underneath, requires rear shock absorbers for MOT. Been to local...

Cheers everyone.. You favourite idiot!