Yeah, in 1960 they were only for 10 year old cars or more but from 1962 it was 7 years. They were still failing too many Vauxhalls so in 1967 (just as the FD was on the way, funnily enough) it was changed to the present 3 years...
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Yeah, in 1960 they were only for 10 year old cars or more but from 1962 it was 7 years. They were still failing too many Vauxhalls so in 1967 (just as the FD was on the way, funnily enough) it was changed to the present 3 years...
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Interesting that this
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I remember the book Passing the MOT Test, by Chris Webb & Ted Craker. Had notes on particular things to watch for on certain cars.
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Carry out your own mot test in other words.
Imagine expecting today's new drivers to be so mechanically savvy.
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I remember my dad going apeshit when his '54 Zephyr got caught by the "ten year test" going down to seven years.
I don't think rust was even part of the test in those days. Rust was certainly a big part of that Zephyr. And oil consumption.
I don't think rust was even part of the test in those days. Rust was certainly a big part of that Zephyr. And oil consumption.
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Might be a bit late as a few pages back, but if you are using modern repro hydraulic triggered brake switches, put them through a relay before getting to the brake lights. The contacts on them are too weedy + crap made and can't handle the current load.
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Does it say anything about Allegros and Humbers Eddie?Eddie Honda wrote: ↑Sat Oct 26, 2019 3:07 am I remember the book Passing the MOT Test, by Chris Webb & Ted Craker. Had notes on particular things to watch for on certain cars.
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Or just buy an original which can handle the current. Or is that too sensible.
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It's years since I've borrowed it from Rhu library. I reckon it would mention then Allegro at least, it was first published 1978.fried onions wrote: ↑Sat Oct 26, 2019 3:06 pmDoes it say anything about Allegros and Humbers Eddie?Eddie Honda wrote: ↑Sat Oct 26, 2019 3:07 am I remember the book Passing the MOT Test, by Chris Webb & Ted Craker. Had notes on particular things to watch for on certain cars.
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Much too sensible, it doesn't give you an excuse to use LED bulbs that can't seen at angles & look awful in old fashioned clusters etc.fried onions wrote: ↑Sat Oct 26, 2019 3:06 pmOr just buy an original which can handle the current. Or is that too sensible.
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