Hi,

my skoda felica (t reg) has just failed its mot on many things

including...

steering gaiter split

brake pads/discs

both macpherson struts (excessive movement

lower ball joint (excessive play)

major leak of exhust gases

exhust emissions excessive after 2nd idle

exhust emissions lambda reading outside specified limits

imbalanced brakes.

plus the usual - tyre etc

the garage want £600 to fix it!! is it worth it or shall I just wave goodbye to it at the scrapyard?? please advise

warmest regards,

Diane

Hi

It all depends... how many miles on the clock? Lots of rust? If otherwise in good condition it might be worth it, but it is also a fact that you can get another Felly for the same price. Split gaiters, worn brake pads, rusty exhaust is after all part of car ownership, so even if you get another car you'll face this sooner or later.

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Hi,

my skoda felica (t reg) has just failed its mot on many things

including...

steering gaiter split

brake pads/discs

both macpherson struts (excessive movement

lower ball joint (excessive play)

major leak of exhust gases

exhust emissions excessive after 2nd idle

exhust emissions lambda reading outside specified limits

imbalanced brakes.

plus the usual - tyre etc

the garage want £600 to fix it!! is it worth it or shall I just wave goodbye to it at the scrapyard?? please advise

warmest regards,

Diane

you will find that if the emissions only failed on the lambda reading, and you put a new exhaust system on, it will usually cure the lambda. you should not need a new cat. bottom balljoints are roughly £40 per side plus fitting and a steering rack gaiter should be under £15 plus fitting. tyres are readily available as part worn items,and a set of brake pads is not dear, so to me £600 seems a bit on the pricey side. find a backstreet garage or a friend of a friends friend to do the jobs and then take it for a retest. lol