Hi Guys,
I rarely post nowadays as my car is just so damn reliable (should I have said that???). Any ways it's on 114'000 and just flew thro' another MOT.
The tester commented on what a nice old car it is, will it be a classic soon?
This got me thinking, as mine is one of the youngest on here & so far shows no rust.
Where is it likely to start on these cars so I can protect it now before it takes a hold.
Until then, here's a pic taken today in the sunshine.
Another year, another MOT
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Another year, another MOT
2004 HDi (90) 'S' Estate, (was) just 62'000 OAP miles, now 108'000
1973 Spitfire 1500 - ENGINE JUST EXPIRED!
2005 206 1.4 SW (Wifeys) - Great little motor!
1973 Spitfire 1500 - ENGINE JUST EXPIRED!
2005 206 1.4 SW (Wifeys) - Great little motor!
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Doggy
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Re: Another year, another MOT
Looking very smart sir. 
Congrats on the MOT.
Congrats on the MOT.
2002 HDi 2.2 Exec Estate, (2008-12) (wonderful)
2003 HDi 2.2 6-speed Exec Estate (2012-19) (also a gem)
2009 Citroen C5 2.0 HDi VTR+ Estate (godawful heap)
2008 BMW E91 330i touring (great fun - murdered by a reversing SUV)
2007 BMW E91 325i touring (slower smoother quieter)
2003 HDi 2.2 6-speed Exec Estate (2012-19) (also a gem)
2009 Citroen C5 2.0 HDi VTR+ Estate (godawful heap)
2008 BMW E91 330i touring (great fun - murdered by a reversing SUV)
2007 BMW E91 325i touring (slower smoother quieter)
Re: Another year, another MOT
Hi, the only problems I have had is along the front of the bonnet and behind the black plastic tape under the windows, the tape bubbles.
If it doesn't fit you need a bigger hammer
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Re: Another year, another MOT
Congrats! 
Although really they should pass these without looking 
As above, front edge of bonnet (flood with waxoyl or that POR stuff which is meant to be better). Sills, the drain holes tend to be blocked and, if you loose a clip from the seal that goes along the bottom of the door, the water floods in and has nowhere to go, other than through the metal.
For your enjoyment:
viewtopic.php?f=18&t=8130&p=78625&hilit ... ver#p78625
viewtopic.php?f=18&t=20854&p=207701&hil ... yl#p207701
Although really they should pass these without looking As above, front edge of bonnet (flood with waxoyl or that POR stuff which is meant to be better). Sills, the drain holes tend to be blocked and, if you loose a clip from the seal that goes along the bottom of the door, the water floods in and has nowhere to go, other than through the metal.
For your enjoyment:
viewtopic.php?f=18&t=8130&p=78625&hilit ... ver#p78625
viewtopic.php?f=18&t=20854&p=207701&hil ... yl#p207701
Unskilled meddling sin©e 2007
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Re: Another year, another MOT
Same colour as mine. Nearly all the bonnets are rusty at the front, I just squirt some oil in there, stopped mine dead.
Peter
Peter
Re: Another year, another MOT
Thanks for the tips & complements guys.
I seem to remember squirting oil around the bonnet & tailgate edges when I first had the car, it was a well known trap then, so I've just done it again!
I need to investigate the sills, thinking along the lines of squirting something oily / misty in.
Has anyone tried bunging up all the holes & driving around a few miles with a litre or so of oil sloshing around inside the sill?
I seem to remember squirting oil around the bonnet & tailgate edges when I first had the car, it was a well known trap then, so I've just done it again!
I need to investigate the sills, thinking along the lines of squirting something oily / misty in.
Has anyone tried bunging up all the holes & driving around a few miles with a litre or so of oil sloshing around inside the sill?
2004 HDi (90) 'S' Estate, (was) just 62'000 OAP miles, now 108'000
1973 Spitfire 1500 - ENGINE JUST EXPIRED!
2005 206 1.4 SW (Wifeys) - Great little motor!
1973 Spitfire 1500 - ENGINE JUST EXPIRED!
2005 206 1.4 SW (Wifeys) - Great little motor!
Re: Another year, another MOT
If you can spray it in with an oil gun it gets nicely distributed but even removing a treadplate screw and squirting it in with an oil can is pretty effective, especially if you do it in warm dry weather, it will creep all round the inside if you put enough in, saved many of my sills from premature demise.
Peter
Peter