M.O.T. lottery

[oldwheels]

My MOT had expired so had to get it done in a rush as I had a longish trip next day. Passed no problem. Normally I get a service done before the test in case of problems but had to do it after this time. Service done but two problems. Both back tyres still legal but only just and brake fluid unsafe. Never had this before and garage story is it should be changed every two years. Since they got me out of a pickle with the MOT I do not feel inclined to argue about the brake fluid so it gets changed tomorrow. Tyres no argument as I prefer to have plenty tread. Surely unsafe brake fluid should be part of the MOT.

 

[Drago]

The tester can't check my brake fluid without removing the front of the car. Suffice to say I don't think he did.

 

[oldwheels]

My neighbour used to work for the local council. The gravedigging squad of which he was one was nearly all wiped out plus an oncoming motorist on a single track road. They were carrying their small digger and were probably travelling at a smartish pace when they had to do an quick stop. Total brake failure and only luck stopped them ending up in a river. Eventually traced to moisture in the brake fluid. Worth checking.

 

[Drago]

My brake fluid isn't a year old anyway.p

 

[presta]

Get your MOT done by the local council. They don't do repairs, so they don't have any ulteriour motive for failing it.

 

[oldwheels]

I don’t have a local council garage. The nearest one would take one or possibly two days to access plus a ferry trip at £27.50 for the car alone plus a return trip of at least 50 miles.