timmsy19 3 Posted May 13, 2008 (edited) I know this probably gets asked every day but is my rear be fubard? picture was taken at an angle. Its been sitting for about a year and a half at first it felt very stiff as if it was siezed but seems to be loosening up abit. There is no camber that i can see as yet. Seems to bounce quite well at the back but just a bit stiff Am i just being paranoid or do i need new shocks for mot? I dont mind re-building the rear beam but just need it to pass mot first Edited May 13, 2008 by timmsy19 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pug_ham 244 3 Cars Posted May 13, 2008 From that angle its almost impossible to tell but I've seen beams with no play, camber or noises that were fubar so there really isn't any true indication of its condition without investigation imo. I've known seized beams close to death pass an mot though, its all depends on the tester on the day. Graham. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anthony 1,003 Posted May 13, 2008 If it moves then it should pass an MOT. If it's noticeably stiffer than it should be, then I'd assume the worst when you strip it down - it's very rare that I see 205 GTi beams these days that aren't atleast on their way to be knackered, if they're not shot to bits already. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
timmsy19 3 Posted May 13, 2008 Ok so with that in mind im going to have it MOT'd at end of the month. Hopefully it will pass then will start re-building a beam anyway as it was on the list of things to do. Thanks guys Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
