Smaky 73 Report post Posted November 24, 2013 You know it shouldn't be. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alfizta 6 Report post Posted December 19, 2013 MOT for my 146 tomorrow. wish me luck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alfizta 6 Report post Posted December 20, 2013 MOT, no faults, no sweat Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alfizta 6 Report post Posted December 20, 2013 ok, I'll be honest... the "alfa hater" fella that tested her had to heat the engine properly until it pass on emissions, but it was pretty straight forward I think she has a half faulty stat that does not heat the engine properly... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smaky 73 Report post Posted December 22, 2013 I'd say your cat just needed warming up to work right. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alfizta 6 Report post Posted December 22, 2013 yes. next time I'll race a bit on the way to the inspection center Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smiffy 99 Report post Posted December 22, 2013 GTA passed it's mot only advisory was the 2 front tyres are close to the legal limit Only had them in May Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smaky 73 Report post Posted December 22, 2013 Howwwwwwwwwwww many track days? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smiffy 99 Report post Posted December 23, 2013 Howwwwwwwwwwww many track days? Ermmm None Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smaky 73 Report post Posted December 23, 2013 All that weight up front then.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alfizta 6 Report post Posted December 23, 2013 another alfa rwd should be... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smiffy 99 Report post Posted December 23, 2013 All that weight up front then.... Cheeky bstard Used it like it should be Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alfizta 6 Report post Posted December 24, 2013 from a gta owner wanna be 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
divadiva 15 Report post Posted January 12, 2014 (edited) Divo cost just under £500 to get through MOT last Monday, the most ever (plus I'd just replaced one of P zeros). Upper/lower wishbones were main expense. handbrake has never been right since it was totally f*cked up last year at another MOT place, so that needed putting right too amongst other things. Seriously poor now, but hey.....it's only money. Divo is like a new car. Edited January 13, 2014 by divadiva Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smaky 73 Report post Posted January 12, 2014 So 4 wishbones, a tyre and a handbrake adjust? £500, not bad. Did they rewind the calipers when they reset the handbrake? Otherwise problems will be back soon. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
divadiva 15 Report post Posted January 13, 2014 (edited) In total £500 + £120 for the Pirelli. Sure they did re handbrake - always used to go to these guys before and they're meticulous. Edited January 13, 2014 by divadiva Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
K9d 108 Report post Posted April 10, 2014 147 failed on 001 Nearside rear, suspension component mounting corroded. 002 Nearside front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated 003 Offside as above 004 Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an upper suspension ball joint. Estimated cost £450 It did cross my mind to scrap it, but that moment soon passed. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smiffy 99 Report post Posted April 10, 2014 Good lad I've decided to bite the bullet and do the wings on the GTA, got one Just need to find another one. Keep them going!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
K9d 108 Report post Posted April 10, 2014 Perhaps I should sort the dent on the 156 then, trouble with my 156 is its like a old pair of shoes when I put it on (get in) it just feels right, if I replace it things won't feel right. You definitely need to keep the GTA running, its a future classic. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smiffy 99 Report post Posted April 10, 2014 Yep keep telling myself that, the only thing that will keep it off the road is when we run out of petrol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alfizta 6 Report post Posted May 25, 2014 156 passed. "no" faults. well... just an headlight not fitted right... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HarryP156 7 Report post Posted May 25, 2014 Yep keep telling myself that, the only thing that will keep it off the road is when we run out of petrol Or a race car... www.harry-p.co.uk 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smiffy 99 Report post Posted May 25, 2014 Or a race car... www.harry-p.co.uk Yeah baby Sent from my C6903 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyblo5 17 Report post Posted November 5, 2014 Another 12 months and no advisory. Not bad for 13 years and the thick end of 200k miles. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
K9d 108 Report post Posted November 5, 2014 Better than my 13 year old, 200k 156 SW then. 2 x CV Boots, brake pipe, 4 x tyres (I knew this would be the case), exhaust hanger and some rust issues. If it wasn't for the rust I would fix it, but now I have a replacement its going the spares/repairs route. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites