Mot Fail

[JimLad 1]

This is annoying. just failed on a few little things, one of which was that when I put new gaiters on I used cable ties instead of metal clips. They're saying this isn't acceptable. Sure I've done this before and had no problems.

 

Any testers on here?

[welshpug 1,657]

tell them that many aftermarket CV boots and steering rack gaiters are supplied with Cable ties, FAI springs to mind, so I cannot see how their argument stands.

 

if they are still being iffy on it I would speak to VOSA.

[JimLad 1]

That's what I was just thinking! Annoying cos they've always been good before. Maybe it's just the bloke who did the test.

 

Cheers!

[Rom 0]

Im not a tester myself. But the testers at work pass tied boots.

As far as im aware, they just have to be on / secured and not split.

[Baz 421]

Exactly as above, it's not how they're secured or whether they're perished, just as long as they're not leaking.

[Mikey S 29 1 Cars]

tester here, as long as there securly mounted to the joint its a pass.

 

are you sure yours arent loose when the wheel is on full lock?

[CosKev 16]

As above,check to see if they are letting grease out

[GLPoomobile 958]

I've seen the other topic about your harnesses. Tester sounds like a right prick!

 

Here's my suggestion:

1 - Book it in for re-test at the same place

2 - When they say it's no good as the same faults apply, ask to see the gaffer

3 - If the gaffer agrees with the tester, tell them they better be VERY confident in their decision

4 - Call VOSA and inform them of the problems

[mickie 3]

scouting for work, maybe?

[ablister 31]

as above, get vosa involved. Sounds like they may be taking the piss