Patrick MkIV 0 Posted September 7, 2013 Hi, all, I haven't posted anything on here for a while, I haven't done anything with the Cortina in a while, but thought I'd give a quick update. I returned to studying a couple of years ago (degree in Building Surveying), and haven't had much time (or more importantly money) to spend on the Cortina, so took it off the road for a year, but decided it was time to get back using it again, so took it for an MOT this morning and am pleased to report it passed with no advisories. Result. Only thing I had found needing done was the main beam warning light wasn't working, so dash out and a new bulb sorted that. Unfortunately now the speedo isn't working- I must have pulled the cable out a bit, so the dash will need to be out again. Luckily not an MOT point, and I know what speed I'm doing from the rev counter anyway. Took a few pics for the insurance so thought I'd share them. It hasn't changed much but is still driving very well, and it's great to be behind the wheel of a real car again. I am off to the Westcountry tomorrow for a week's surveying course, so will be taking the Cortina and giving it a run. Finally got round to fitting a stereo too (6x9 speakers just loose in the rear footwells for now, but will be boxed in behind the rear seat with an amplified 12" sub and some small components up front under or on the dash when I get round to that}. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nogE 91 Posted September 7, 2013 nice... like that.... mot :thumbup: great news..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sierra3dr 53 Posted September 8, 2013 Unfortunately now the speedo isn't working- I must have pulled the cable out a bit, so the dash will need to be out again. Luckily not an MOT point Good result,at least your Tester is a bit understanding or the new rules have not yet come into force. Apparently,the speedo is included in the MoT http://www.transportoffice.gov.uk/crt/doitonline/bl/mottestingmanualsandguides/mottestingmanualsandguides.htm Just keep quiet :D if you have the same problem next time. Nice example of a two door :thumbup: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phildm 0 Posted September 8, 2013 Very nice mate, and an mot always good :thumbup: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frankie2.8 13 Posted September 8, 2013 Always a good feeling getting a pass certificate!! Pleased for you! I also would have thought the speedo came under MOT regs. Frankie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Donncha 19 Posted September 8, 2013 Hi, all, I haven't posted anything on here for a while, I haven't done anything with the Cortina in a while, but thought I'd give a quick update. I returned to studying a couple of years ago (degree in Building Surveying), and haven't had much time (or more importantly money) to spend on the Cortina, so took it off the road for a year, but decided it was time to get back using it again, so took it for an MOT this morning and am pleased to report it passed with no advisories. Result. Only thing I had found needing done was the main beam warning light wasn't working, so dash out and a new bulb sorted that. Unfortunately now the speedo isn't working- I must have pulled the cable out a bit, so the dash will need to be out again. Luckily not an MOT point, and I know what speed I'm doing from the rev counter anyway. Took a few pics for the insurance so thought I'd share them. It hasn't changed much but is still driving very well, and it's great to be behind the wheel of a real car again. I am off to the Westcountry tomorrow for a week's surveying course, so will be taking the Cortina and giving it a run. Finally got round to fitting a stereo too (6x9 speakers just loose in the rear footwells for now, but will be boxed in behind the rear seat with an amplified 12" sub and some small components up front under or on the dash when I get round to that}. Very nice Mk4,well done on the Mot, always nice to see MK4's on the forum,they dont appear half often enought in my opinion.:thumbup: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RomanBronze 0 Posted September 8, 2013 Nice colour with the vinyl roof. Bet it goes like stink too! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Patrick MkIV 0 Posted September 9, 2013 Cheers, happy to have it on the road again. I only noticed the speedo wasn't working as driving to the testing station- just the local while you wait place. I asked one of the guys before booking it in and he told me it didn't come into it and I wasn't about to argue! Will be sorted soon, though, and I'll upgrade to LED dash lights whilst it's apart again. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
