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[ollie2007]

    Has the brake fluid stayed in the system? looking at the rad surround it looks like it has hit the brake pipes to the ABS unit? till you get the clam off you will not know fully what other damage is lurking to the front suspension or chassis.

    Apart  from the damage it looks a tidy car and one of the best colours in the range, Silver is obviously the best colour LOL.

    Good luck with the car.

[Pidgeon]

 

Whereabouts in Walsall am we?

im in pelsall mate

 

 

Foxy works just off Stubbers Green Rd and I live on the far side of Aldridge, so if you need any knowledge or to look at another car, let me know.  I hope to see it once done, I need some paintwork.

[simonlpearce]

At the end of the day the car will have to go through an MOT before it goes back on the road, assuming it was recorded. So regardless of what damage has or hasn't been done, it will either pass or not as fit for purpose.

 

Good luck with the project, look forward to seeing it back on the road.

[christhegasman]

At the end of the day the car will have to go through an MOT before it goes back on the road, assuming it was recorded. So regardless of what damage has or hasn't been done, it will either pass or not as fit for purpose.   Good luck with the project, look forward to seeing it back on the road.

Mot is Not actually a good indicator of hidden damage especially if crash box damage can't be seen under a nice newly painted clam As long as the lights are secure the mot guy w g a f 😃

[Gedi]

At the end of the day the car will have to go through an MOT before it goes back on the road, assuming it was recorded. So regardless of what damage has or hasn't been done, it will either pass or not as fit for purpose.

 

If your MOT guy removes your clams, removes your undertrays, understands how to check for chassis damage, understands how to check vital safety components, etc, etc, I'd be both mighty impressed and rather worried.

I'd love to see how he checks the brake lines, which are sealed behind the sills...

 

MOTs on a VX aren't worth the paper they're written on. They're basically a seatbelt, lights, shock absorber and emissions test.

Edited by Gedi, 11 June 2014 - 10:51 AM.

[simonlpearce]

But i thought an MOT after a cat write off was a little more intensive?

[CHILL Gone DUTCH]

But i thought an MOT after a cat write off was a little more intensive?

Yes I think you have to take it to vosa

[simonlpearce]

 

But i thought an MOT after a cat write off was a little more intensive?

Yes I think you have to take it to vosa

 

 

Who i would think are a little more inclined to check crash structures are intact.

[christhegasman]

 

But i thought an MOT after a cat write off was a little more intensive?

Yes I think you have to take it to vosa  

  Who i would think are a little more inclined to check crash structures are intact.

Only cat c ! If you have the. V5 on a cat d vosa inspection is not required and when it is they are not that thorough its a case of visual check and ensuring numbers match and it's not a ringer

[Gedi]

I think cat c requires a re-MOT and a VIC check, which just checks the chassis and engine numbers against what's registered in VOSA.

For a cat d, I don't even think you have to re-MOT it.

 

Either way, those clams won't be coming off.

[ollie2007]

    As I went through this last year I can confirm: CAT D only requires a new MOT which will be a request by your insurer if you are going to stay with the insurance company and keep the car after the payout. Gedi is 100% right that a cat D could be put back on the road using the old MOT and sold to any unsuspecting new owner as long as it is indate still, CAT C requires a VOSA inspection  and new MOT.

[j1akaj1]

This cars only a cat d and has mot on it still so as soon as it's fixed it's on the road B-)

[j1akaj1]

 

Whereabouts in Walsall am we?

im in pelsall mate  

  Foxy works just off Stubbers Green Rd and I live on the far side of Aldridge, so if you need any knowledge or to look at another car, let me know.  I hope to see it once done, I need some paintwork.

[j1akaj1]

I'll get pics up as soon as it's done, thanks for the offer to look at a good one might need it if I can't work out what a squashed part on mine is! Paintwork will be done my by neighbour he's got a bodyshop, he'd be happy to quote u for any work

[turboluca]

J1akaj1 , just out of curiosity what did the auction end on for the Vxt you bought? It looks a good Vx

[j1akaj1]

Ended fri 30th may about 1:50pm

[j1akaj1]

I know you meant price but not sure i wanna let that go!!

[slindborg]

makes mental note, never have a passenger ride in that one

[j1akaj1]

It'll only be my Mrs in there she'll be fine!!

[Gedi]

When you come to sell it, make sure you tell whoever you sell it to that it wasn't properly inspected. They need to know that it could still be damaged and potentially quite dangerous