Hi all,My father is due to take his van (an M-reg Escort diesel) for an MoT.A local mechanic he knows checked it over and recommended that the followingthings need doing in order for it to pass:* Steam clean engine and rectify oil leaks* Renew leaking rear shock absorbers* Drain and renew brake flud + bleed brakes* Renew defective N/S/R engine mountingObviously I realize that the engine mounting needs attention soon, and thatthe rear shocks and brake fluid should be done soon too, but are any of theabove actual MoT failures? I've had a look through the MoT tester's manual at I can't see anything specifically related to any of the above.I'd very much appreciate any comments.CheersDave P

The only point above that is an MOT fail, is the leaky shock.

MoT failures on engine mounting/oil leaks?

Feb 28, 2004 43 Replies

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Dave Plowman 22 years ago

And you're a truck driver? Sounds dangerous to me.

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Conor 22 years ago

Standard for the industry. Average working week in haulage is 62.5hrs. And you wonder why we were pissed off at being excluded from the WTD? Still, only 9 months to go then it applies to us with no opt out. Come on 2005..can't wait.

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Conor 22 years ago

So tell me what car brake fluid is derived from then?

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SimonJ 22 years ago

glycol ethers.

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