[tpjs27]

Hi there everyone,

Thought I’d bring this up as I’m currently planning on selling one of my cars and maintaining my daily.

I have a 04 Nissan 350z and a 54 Skoda Fabia VRS and was wondering out of all the advisories I have for both from previous MOT, what would they now be under new MOT rules if they have not worsened?

Nissan; *Nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
*Front and rear suspension and subframe components have heavy surface corrosion (rear subframe was welded through MOT centres partner company)
*Metal deflector shield between fuel tank and rear subframe holed with corrosion

With these I did think they were a little harsh on descriptions when I inspected these myself

Skoda; *Nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone
*Offside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone
*Rear axle slight corrosion

Any other information on repair tips or pricing would be greatly appreciated also

Many thanks

[castrolrob]

I would expect similar advises this time around assuming it aint got no worse because it sure wont have healed up on its own.from a repair perspective a subframe that’s already rotted thru and been repaired has probably got other areas of concern by now.keep in mind that an mot is a basic visual exam,some items/areas aint gonna be visible and rust failing when it goes thru generally means most of the other areas of rust are gonna be thin at best.the skoda rear axle tends to rot thru at the rear lower shock mounts and sometimes at the axle mounts also.the front wishbones tend to rot thru on the upper surface and at the forward point where they bolt to the ally subframe.repair/replace as necessary.another advise for repairs etc covered in sealant has been added since last year so if everythings been painted over that might make an appearance but the only real cure for rust(unless purely superficial)is to remove it and add rust free metal in its place.given that you are describing 2×15 year old motors who (at best) have a great future behind them calls into question the financial viability of changing stuff like subframes.the final advice I would give anyone using/buying stuff like this is to keep it in a garage and use it at least once a month.just sitting in your garden/drive decomposing(or indeed in a previous owners)does em no good whatsoever.if you cant keep it undercover and youre keeping it for more than a couple of months then don’t bother,you wouldn’t believe how quick cars that age deteriorate when exposed to real life after being stood up.

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