MOT's for 1969 classic Elan +2
12 posts
• Page 1 of 1
Having owned for 10 months my 1st experience is closing in fast. Do members recommend using 'classic experienced MOT testers'. If so how to find one in the Bromley Kent area.
Your thoughts are welcomed
Graham
Your thoughts are welcomed
Graham
- grahammay2
- First Gear
- Posts: 24
- Joined: 08 Feb 2009
I've always used my local MOT garage and they have always been fair. The only item that always seems to cause a problem is the handbrake inefficiency!! If you pay particular attention to the adjustment you should be OK. Just go round and check all the obvious things like lights, washers etc. (at least corrosion to the body won't be an issue)
Regards
Rong
1968 +2
Regards
Rong
1968 +2
- rong
- First Gear
- Posts: 25
- Joined: 03 Jun 2008
I have started putting a couple of extra spare wheels+tyres in the boot for the +2 MoT test. The handbrake efficiency is based on the retardation at the wheels and doesn't seem to take into account whether they lock (although this is recorded). If there is not enough weight in the back, they can lock 'early' and not provide enough retardation. I have also watched my friendly MoT testers push down on the back to help out...
I always tighten the adjusters on each side before the test to get the levers working at 90? to the direction of pull for maximum efficiency. It also helps to apply the handbrake at 'speed' (with CAUTION! ) a few times to clean off the rear discs & pads - they can get dirty/rusty if only lightly used. Only once managed to lock the rear wheels at low speed on downward sloping dry tarmac (in Elan S4) i.e. they're no good for autotesting!
Matthew
I always tighten the adjusters on each side before the test to get the levers working at 90? to the direction of pull for maximum efficiency. It also helps to apply the handbrake at 'speed' (with CAUTION! ) a few times to clean off the rear discs & pads - they can get dirty/rusty if only lightly used. Only once managed to lock the rear wheels at low speed on downward sloping dry tarmac (in Elan S4) i.e. they're no good for autotesting!
Matthew
- ppnelan
- Fourth Gear
- Posts: 733
- Joined: 16 Sep 2003
but we all know it's not an emergency brake and never was,it's to (hopefully) stop the bloomin' thing rolling away when you park!if you have an emergency,ripping the pad material from the backing plates and pulling the umbrella out the car will be all you manage!it's the same for most old jaguars,find an mot tester with some common sense,all will be ok.
"He's not the messiah, he's a very naughty boy"
Monty Python's The Life Of Brian,best film ever.
Monty Python's The Life Of Brian,best film ever.
- lotusanglia1965
- Second Gear
- Posts: 109
- Joined: 19 Jul 2004
Hi Graham,
I get my +2 ticketed at Kinghams of Croydon. John Riches there really understands what testing a classic is all about and he also gives me the opportunity to look under the car and check the gearbox oil level (with the car level!) while its up on the ramp. I always feel that it has had a thorough inspection (which is good) while the rules have been interpreted intelligently and sympathetically. My rears always lock up both on footbrake and handbrake. As I understand it that's a pass and is not that uncommon on a light car with good brakes.
Give them a try.
Roy
I get my +2 ticketed at Kinghams of Croydon. John Riches there really understands what testing a classic is all about and he also gives me the opportunity to look under the car and check the gearbox oil level (with the car level!) while its up on the ramp. I always feel that it has had a thorough inspection (which is good) while the rules have been interpreted intelligently and sympathetically. My rears always lock up both on footbrake and handbrake. As I understand it that's a pass and is not that uncommon on a light car with good brakes.
Give them a try.
Roy
-
Roy Gillett - Second Gear
- Posts: 188
- Joined: 01 Oct 2003
You might want to try:-
Orpington Saab
Paynesfield Road
Tatsfield
Biggin Hill
Kent
TN16 2AT
Call us on 01959 574 737
Ask for Andy (he's the boss) tell him you got his number from Martin. He's normally pretty sympathetic as long as the car's sound.
Orpington Saab
Paynesfield Road
Tatsfield
Biggin Hill
Kent
TN16 2AT
Call us on 01959 574 737
Ask for Andy (he's the boss) tell him you got his number from Martin. He's normally pretty sympathetic as long as the car's sound.
"As a child, Robert Mason dreamed of levitating. As a young man, he dreamed of flying helicopters - and the U.S. Army gave him his chance. - Chickenhawk by Robert Mason"
- Chickenhawk
- New-tral
- Posts: 8
- Joined: 08 Apr 2008
Apologies for the bump - Graham, where did you go in the end ? I shall need to organise mine in a couple of weeks.
Richard
Richard
Richard
'72 Sprint
'72 Sprint
- richardcox_lotus
- Coveted Fifth Gear
- Posts: 1359
- Joined: 11 Jul 2004
I used Nationwide Autocenters at Elmers End, the guy there was very sensible about matters, but I did fail with park brake which I thought should just be ok. Anyway was sorted without much of a problem. The other problem was a rear disc was just rubbing on brake flexi hose, with car up on jack and rests this did not show any probs. It was a good job that the test was due!!
richardcox_lotus wrote:Apologies for the bump - Graham, where did you go in the end ? I shall need to organise mine in a couple of weeks.
Richard
- grahammay2
- First Gear
- Posts: 24
- Joined: 08 Feb 2009
12 posts
• Page 1 of 1