MOT Report Looks Grim ā What Should I Fix First?
Posted by rajbirvirdi@reddit | askcarguys | View on Reddit | 0 comments
Hi everyone,
I bought a shitty car from a shitty dealership and now i'm stuck with this car. Please can you help me understand how problematic these advisories are or will be in the future?
Minor Defects (Repair ASAP):
- Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged but still preventing dirt ingress (Both Offside & Nearside).
Advisories (Monitor and Repair if Necessary):
- Front oil leak (not excessive).
- Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened.
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.
- Front brake discs worn, pitted, or scored (Both Offside & Nearside).
- Front lower suspension arm pin/bush worn (Both Offside & Nearside).
- Front suspension arm corroded (Both Offside & Nearside).
- Brake hose slightly corroded.
- Coil springs corroded (All four).
- Macpherson struts corroded (All four).
- Exhaust with a minor gas leak.
- Rear shock absorbers lightly misting oil (Both Offside & Nearside).
Iād appreciate advice on:
- Which of these issues are most urgent and should be fixed right away?
- Any cost estimates for these repairs?
- Are there any repairs I can reasonably DIY?
- Could leaving these problems unattended lead to more significant issues down the line?
Thanks in advance for any help or advice you can share!