Recent content by Rangie_Daz

Vast majority of VTS' have 2 wheel roller brake testers only.

I never said the MOT was to check the maintenance of a vehicle, nor did I say a visual inspection would give you an idea of difference in efficiencies on any given road wheel. It was merely a comment intended to mean that, while it is nothing at all to do with test, your experience will tell you...

All you'd have to do is remove all lights and the tester would only be able to advise 'No lights fitted at time of test'. ****ed up, I know!! We'll just have to see what wonders the EU present us with

Totally agree, not worth the risk, we all know the likelihood of a viscous being knackered. Can I assume you're a specialist mate?

Not long, we're all subject to 5 yearly refreshers. I don't know why you're arguing the point, if the vehicle in question is maintained properly, there will be no need for an independent brake test on all wheels as they will be in good order, again, if they're not, the tester should pick up on...

This numpty MOT tester was advised by a VOSA vehicle examiner on my course NOT to roller test any 4wd vehicle you are in any doubt about. Presumably because they'd have to deal with complaints initially, when things go wrong! Granted the decelerometer is not a comprehensive test of each wheel's...

The MOT station is liable for any damage caused on the test, so I never test Landies on the rollers, as you don't always know if the diff or viscous is knackered. I don't know why any tester would risk it when decelerometer (Tapley) test is so easy. Also, rollers can play havoc with traction...

Mechanical self levelling? not sure I know what you mean. I'm neither pro or against EAS, I have a standard p38 and a Disco 1. As an MOT tester though, I feel there are large grey areas in the realms of air suspension. For instance, you cannot fail an air spring for being cracked, which is...

Yes quite close, where do you go off roading?

Will do, I warn you though it's in an extremely sorry state!

Does it struggle to rev, or does it seem to be underpowered. The diesel p38's are exeptionally numb with low down power, especially when they've not been 'chipped'. if it doesn't rev up from cold, it may have a problem with fuel draining back to the tank, especially if it faces uphill (would be...

I just said it was sunny as I never actually see the weather. I'm always in the garage, I'm sure you all know what I mean!! I'm from Pudsey btw mate, where are you?

Thanks! Nice looking disco in your profile pic

Hi, is it diesel or petrol, manual or auto?