Dead disco?

74jay · Oct 3, 2011

Hi,
My disco had an mot today. They told me that they got so far and aborted the test. The bad news was:

Holes in boot floor.

Body mounts.

Holes in sils near body mounts.

Cracks in bulkhead near mounts

also various other things I can't quite remember.

They told me it would more than the car is worth to fix it. Do you think I should just cut my losses and sell it on as a project, as I would not have the time or money to fix it. Or should I get a second opinion?

Dr_evil · Oct 3, 2011

Probs get more if you break it

A good 200tdi will fetch you £400 on ebay or more

biggeeeee · Oct 3, 2011

If it was me I would invest in a welder and learn to fix the body myself, think of the satisfaction.

(PS - Did you not check the underneath prior to the test)

Dippypud · Oct 3, 2011

Do you know anyone who can weld? Get them to have a look and maybe priceup.

Don't sell it to the garage that failed it, not unheard of to scare a punter out of a motor. Get a quote for a sale price from a couple of places first, but as has been said a good 200TDi lump can get £400ish.

74jay · Oct 3, 2011

biggeeeee said:
If it was me I would invest in a welder and learn to fix the body myself, think of the satisfaction.

(PS - Did you not check the underneath prior to the test)

Yes I did but didn't think it was that bad really!

kooky_guy · Oct 4, 2011

74jay said:
Yes I did but didn't think it was that bad really!

Reminds me of the last time I put my SIII through an MOT. I couldn't believe the holes he found with his screwdriver! Could have sworn they weren't there the weekend before. And after I spent almost the whole day fixing the number plate light too!

Bump · Oct 4, 2011

Ignore what people are saying about it being worth lots in parts - its rotten and worthless.

I'll give you £100 for it

Fur Trapper · Oct 4, 2011

Bump said:
Ignore what people are saying about it being worth lots in parts - its rotten and worthless.

I'll give you £100 for it

I'll pay 500

fanatic · Oct 4, 2011

74jay said:
Hi,
My disco had an mot today. They told me that they got so far and aborted the test. The bad news was:

Holes in boot floor.

Body mounts.

Holes in sils near body mounts.

Cracks in bulkhead near mounts

also various other things I can't quite remember.

They told me it would more than the car is worth to fix it. Do you think I should just cut my losses and sell it on as a project, as I would not have the time or money to fix it. Or should I get a second opinion?

Ask for your test fee back-unless covered in **** they should not abort test. A valid mot fail should have a failure sheet.

[JP] · Oct 4, 2011

with all that rust and holes.

if you dont know how to weld or dont want to learn/ dont have time.... just sell it as project.

will cost loads if you get a garage to do the welding.

ricc · Oct 5, 2011

they should have completed the test ..... you cant really decide whether its worth welding unless you know the state of the other critical bits...... if all else is ok it could be worth diy welding .... if it needs brakes,suspension/steering joints, tyres etc it may not be.

dont forget even 500 quid to weld it is better than 1500 for another one in the short term..... and theres no guarantee the new one wont need money spent next year.

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