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Search Auto Parts Search Failed MOT - Exhaust pipe corroding at the front Sign up here!   Email This Post Auto Repair Home>> Automotive Repair>> Car Troubleshooting Lisalis010 New User Nov 30, 2010, 10:37 AM Post #1 of 6 (1380 views) Failed MOT - Exhaust pipe corroding at the front Sign In Hi I purchased my first ever car from ebay...( Yea Im an idiot) its a punto 1.2, 3 door on a 52 plate. I paid 600 pounds for the car and I have driven it 32 miles since I bought it as Im yet to have my driving test. I took it for an MOT yesterday(at kwikfit) and was told that the car needs £671 pounds worth of work done to it. Seriously I dont have this money!! Apparently the front nearside shock absorber is leaking and the front part of the exhaust is corroding. Also they have marked my rear brakes as **DANGEROUS**. I have rang around a few garages but I just want to know if anyone may have an idea if I should be paying nearly 700 quid for this work to be done or is it better to just scrap the vehicle~ ??? Please help as I am completely clueless and really don't want to get conned. Thanks, Lisa. Hammer Time Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Nov 30, 2010, 11:16 AM Post #2 of 6 (1376 views) Re: Failed MOT - Exhaust pipe corroding at the front Sign In What do you want us to say? That you should have gotten the car checked out before buying it? I think you know that now. Don't get taken advantage of twice though. Go get a second opinion on the repair work. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ We offer help in answering questions, clarifying things or giving advice but we are not a substitute for an on-site inspection by a professional. Lisalis010 New User Dec 1, 2010, 3:12 AM Post #3 of 6 (1367 views) Re: Failed MOT - Exhaust pipe corroding at the front Sign In I actually took my step father with me who is supposed to know about cars. The question I asked was if the car is worth repairing. Hammer Time Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Dec 1, 2010, 3:31 AM Post #4 of 6 (1364 views) Re: Failed MOT - Exhaust pipe corroding at the front Sign In I'm in the US so I don't have a good understanding of your money but it sounds like your exceeding the value of the car. The main question is whether all this is even necessary. That's why I recommended getting another opinion. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ We offer help in answering questions, clarifying things or giving advice but we are not a substitute for an on-site inspection by a professional. Lisalis010 New User Dec 1, 2010, 3:59 AM Post #5 of 6 (1359 views) Re: Failed MOT - Exhaust pipe corroding at the front Sign In Ok thanks for your help I will get a second opinion but basically its about 1,000 US Dollars Lisalis010 New User Dec 2, 2010, 2:23 AM Post #6 of 6 (1350 views) Re: Failed MOT - Exhaust pipe corroding at the front Sign In I have taken it to a local garage and they have quoted 400 for the work. Apparently its the gaskets and the handbrake needs taking apart and cleaning. shock absorber and little bits and pieces like 2 new tyres and a wiper blade.   Email This Post   Automotive Repair     Auto Body Repair and Refinishing     Heating or AC Issues     Electrical and Wiring     Brake Systems     Car Stereo Repair Advice     General Discussions     Car Making Funny Noises     Engine Fault Codes     Engine Troubles     Exhaust Systems     Steering and Suspension     Transmission Troubles     Tricks of the Trade Automotive World     General Discussions     Antique Car Talk     Car Shows and Events     The Bargin Bin     Motor Vehicle Inspection     Car Care Tips     Traffic Tickets     Gasoline, Motor Oils, Concept Cars and Engines     Auto Insurance, Financing, Leases, Warranties Truck Repair     General Discussions     Truck Engine Repair     Truck Suspension Repair Motorcycle Repair     General Discussions     Motorcycle Engine Repair CarJunky     Open Posting     Board FAQ's     New Board Suggestions

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