Discussion
The time came round to take my baby to have a man under it for a bit (ahem 
)
It failed because the tyres were too low (oops - better get that fixed), but there are another coupla things that I would like some advice on.
Firstly the Handbrake (I can hear everyone groan from here!). Obviously not going to be great on a Cerbera. I tried explaining to him that the block of wood in the boot was the handbrake, but he wouldn't buy it
How do you guys get the totally inept handbrake through the MOT?
It also turns out that the exhaust is blowing in front of the backbox. Can this be sealed "MOT legally" by welding? Is it likely that a dealer would do this, or would they take the view that "Sir needs a new exhaust"?
Any experiences to share?
) It failed because the tyres were too low (oops - better get that fixed), but there are another coupla things that I would like some advice on.
Firstly the Handbrake (I can hear everyone groan from here!). Obviously not going to be great on a Cerbera. I tried explaining to him that the block of wood in the boot was the handbrake, but he wouldn't buy it
How do you guys get the totally inept handbrake through the MOT?
It also turns out that the exhaust is blowing in front of the backbox. Can this be sealed "MOT legally" by welding? Is it likely that a dealer would do this, or would they take the view that "Sir needs a new exhaust"?
Any experiences to share?
you need a tvr friendly station, then treat them to a few beers at xmas time, works wonders I understand (not that I would know about that, teehee)
an exhaust blow isn't a failure unless it's excessive, which I guess yours is .. welding is perfectly acceptable repair.
Joolz .. ex MOT tester who used to get alot of beer!!
an exhaust blow isn't a failure unless it's excessive, which I guess yours is .. welding is perfectly acceptable repair.
Joolz .. ex MOT tester who used to get alot of beer!!
joolz, too much time on your hands again!! - BTW re earlier thread I remember that cossie, wasnt the plate something UFO???
On the MOT front, couldnt agree more, I always go the same place for last god knows how many years, and cerbie frightens em to death in case they break anything. - hence I think certain aspects are passed on a nod.....
On the MOT front, couldnt agree more, I always go the same place for last god knows how many years, and cerbie frightens em to death in case they break anything. - hence I think certain aspects are passed on a nod.....
Cheers Guys.
The exhaust blow isn't that bad at all really, although I guess it should be fixed.
Welding it is then.
It makes me smile when they insist on driving it on the ramps (possibly for insurance purposes), but they are the least capable people of moving the car. 4500rpm to pull away anyone?
Still. All part of the joys of ownership.
Steve
The exhaust blow isn't that bad at all really, although I guess it should be fixed.
Welding it is then.
It makes me smile when they insist on driving it on the ramps (possibly for insurance purposes), but they are the least capable people of moving the car. 4500rpm to pull away anyone?
Still. All part of the joys of ownership.
Steve
I used to get the mot done with the annual service.
When I have a 400se - I did the servicing myself but
the MOT was a nightmare. Every MOT station really did
not know the car and would continually give you their
opinion about TVR's - which quite frankly I could do without.
My advice would be to get the MOT done at the same time as a service or failing that just get a TVR dealer
or specialist to get the mot done - I'm convinced
that it's cheaper that way as they know what it not
right and what is acceptable !
When I have a 400se - I did the servicing myself but
the MOT was a nightmare. Every MOT station really did
not know the car and would continually give you their
opinion about TVR's - which quite frankly I could do without.
My advice would be to get the MOT done at the same time as a service or failing that just get a TVR dealer
or specialist to get the mot done - I'm convinced
that it's cheaper that way as they know what it not
right and what is acceptable !
I never had any trouble with my handbrake at all. Just get it adjusted properly by somebody who knows what he's doing. It works on a seperate drum at the back, and there's absolutely no reason why it can't be adjusted to be just as effective as on any other car. Mine would hold my car quite happily on the steepest hill.
Saying that, on the one occasion that my car needed an MOT (on the day I sold it), they didn't bother testing the handbrake. Probably because the guy who was testing the car was the same one who always erviced it, so he knew that it worked properly.
Saying that, on the one occasion that my car needed an MOT (on the day I sold it), they didn't bother testing the handbrake. Probably because the guy who was testing the car was the same one who always erviced it, so he knew that it worked properly.
The other thing is that no one (dealers)ever cleans up the handbrake drum surface or bed the shoes down during servicing also the material used in the shoes is far too hard,the cables are too long and at the drivers end the handbrake lever is about as much use as a chocolate teapot.
separtate cables on a cam mechanism(bmw)is what ya need-just havent yet got em to fit as yet.
stuart@cerberusmotorsport.co.uk
separtate cables on a cam mechanism(bmw)is what ya need-just havent yet got em to fit as yet.
stuart@cerberusmotorsport.co.uk
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