Tuesday, December 6, 2011

Vectra mot problem to bother or not?

hi i brought my vectra (petrol 1.8 16v) in july and i love it. i knew it had problems when i brought it and thats how i got it cause it was cheap. the thing is now i have the advisory for mot and not sure if it is worth putting it through, she is now on 139,345 miles and last mot was 132,079 so put a few on. heres the advisory :::











Advisory Notice issued


Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.5.1h)


Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1f)


Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)


Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)


Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)


Manifold Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2a)


Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.3)


Oil leak


O/S/F and N/S/F anti-rollbar upper gaiters split


O/S/F indicator lense missing - not showing white light


Surface corrosion to underbody panels - may require further attention


Accident damage to n/s/r sill and door











the oil leak is not yet major as it is not actually leaking on to the road not too sure where it is though. the accident damage to the door and sill is going to be replaced by new. also was planning on getting a new exhaust (full system) anyway. i would just like a rough idea of wether i should bother moting or scrapping


my beloved vixie lol.





thanks x|||Hey there...





I had a K Reg cavalier that got to 168,000 but my last Vectra , a p-reg 1.8 like yours ...only made it to 70,000





About a year before I let it go it was in a similar condition. This is not unusual. If you repair and keep going you will probably find more wear and tear on suspension and steering rack...and other items.


I would think the next MOT will cost alot more.


On the other hand if it is reliable and always starts etc. at least you know what it is..


If you bought a second hand newer car for 5,000 today it would loose 1,000 in the first year....so spending 1,000 to keep your vixie on the road may not be a bad idea..





I went for a newer Vectra (55) got a small trade in as long as the MIOT is valid, and am happy...very low costs of MOT since...





Good luck....|||The mileage is a problem, and if its a pre 51 plate get rid as they are prone to many nagging problems with the engine.|||all depends how much you like your car !|||Most of the advisory is minor. Change the rear brake pads. Clean up he N/S brake pipe and grease it to prevent further corrosion Replace the anti roll 'gaiters', they are bushes! Use exhaust bandage over the exhaust as necessary. Put some Gun Gum over the manifold leak. Definitely replace the O/S/F indicator lens. Other comments are not a failure. It worth a try, the cost of components will be relatively cheap, and the work is not difficult.

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