AlexSXI
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the sxi goes in for an mot tomorrow, this is the first mot since i've passed my test so anyone got any advice or tips for last minute checks
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lil_g
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fluids and tyres
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AlexSXI
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yes,, will be checking those this evening, realised earlier on i have a brake light out?
shall i get that sorted now?
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Tom
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quote: Originally posted by AlexSXI
yes,, will be checking those this evening, realised earlier on i have a brake light out?
shall i get that sorted now?
What do you reckon?
2 minute job.
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Fro
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check all bulbs, cv boots are easy to check your self if you dont mind getting under the car, as if they are split it will fail.
Check the b pillars and see if they are cracked as its a common problem but mainly on the older ones, can fail for this too.
As long as brakes and handbrake are working properly etc there's not much else you can check mate
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Tom
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Headlight adjusters also.
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AlexSXI
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yeah true,, going to get a bulb now,, cheers everyone
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Jakey
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Just before you take it in the garage.
Take it for a quick thrash down a private road 
Gets all the shit out of the exhaust that may cause to fail on emmisions
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AlexSXI
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modifications won't have any affect will they? for example its lowered 60mm
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Ste L
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quote: Originally posted by AlexSXI

modifications won't have any affect will they? for example its lowered 60mm
as long as it's not too low, that it wont get ont he ramps or brake test machine you'll be fine
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Fro
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Mine managed to get on everything fine down 60mm mate so you should have no worries there.
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Tom
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Watch out for any chav rear lights with no 'e' marks also.
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