MOT test today......really annoyed.

[mad4slalom]

so, today I went for my MOT test, a local garage where I had taken my z3m roady for 4 years without issue, i had driven fairly sportingly there for over 30mins so the motor was hot as they normally do the emissions first, test went fine with no issues , then the mechanic reversed the m off the ramps , I thought he was putting it outside for me , btw they had not tested the rear brakes on the rolling road due to the ltd slip diff, int the past they drove it outside the garage at 5 mph to test the brakes. anyway, he then proceeded to dissapear in my mc without asking permission or telling me what he was doing, Fucking TWENTY minutes later he comes back enthusing about what a beast it is , how it makes your heart pound and how he made his mate jump when he went past him!!! he then proceeds to do the emissions test and gave that reason for the drive, he also commented how you have to get used to the clutch and shift, so obviously been crunching me gearbox too,the absolute tosser just wanted to play did'nt he . is this normal ,? acceptable, should I have words what would you guys do ?

 

[Z4M-2006]

Was he using a decelerometer to test brakes?

 

[Stuart Truman]

I've never heard of them road testing :?

Did they put trade plates on it? If not they likely weren't insured

 

[Ste]

I'd complain definitely. If that happened to me I'd be throwing punches...

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[exdos]

That's just not on! I've never had an MOT done where the car has been driven off the premises because it simply isn't necessary.

Personally, I would write to the garage asking them to give me the written proof, with specific reference to the MOT operators manual, where it states that it is necessary for the MOT tester to drive a car away from the licensed premised as part of the MOT test. If they can't do this, I would then write again to request payment of £500 from the MOT tester for the unauthorised use of your car whilst the tester indulged in a "frolic of his own" (legal term) which had no part to play in the MOT test. I would also ask for the address to which you should send your further complaint to the MOT authorities.

 

[Bing]

Agree, not on. Not at all. That is taking feckin' liberties - I cannot believe you left without registering a complaint. A 20 minute drive in a performance motor without insurance, or indeed permission ? I'd have lost it in an embarrassingly incoherent manner :x

 

[mad4slalom]

no decelerometer, obviously just playing, the more I think about it the more annoyed I am, no trade plates either, his motor trade policy should cover use with no trade plates, but then, until it had passed its mot it would have needed trade plates, so there may have been an insurance issue if there was a claim :x

 

[Ste]

I'd have lost it in an embarrassingly incoherent manner :x

If that happened to me I'd be throwing punches...

Haha where's that topic where I tell you all I'm probably the most common person on here

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[srhutch]

Had my ////M MOT today also.

Different station to last year but i thought he didnt use the rollers. He took the car outside and did a couple of short acceleration bursts then hardish on the brakes. I wondered why, but guess the above is the reason.

Cant really see why the LSD would stop you from using the rollers though.

If you have an intravee fitted mad4 it might be worth downloading the journal as this records some useful information that might help your case. Download quick though as it only stores a dozen or so startups.

 

[Bing]

I'd have lost it in an embarrassingly incoherent manner :x

If that happened to me I'd be throwing punches...

Haha where's that topic where I tell you all I'm probably the most common person on here

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Nah, just big words that really mean I am shite at getting angry in a calm way, I just lose it

 

[Ewazix]

MOT Manual says,
"Certain vehicles should not be tested on a roller brake tester, eg vehicles with More than one driving axle permanently engaged Limited-slip differential Belt-driven transmission Brakes for which the servo operates only when the vehicle is moving These vehicles should be tested using a properly calibrated and maintained decelerometer or a plate brake tester designated as acceptable for the statutory tests, see Sub Section 3.7 B, page 24, and C, page 25. A roller brake test is also not appropriate for vehicles with damaged, under-inflated or studded tyres".
http://www.ukmot.com/3-7.asp

However some testers will use roller machines anyway since the car will pop back off the rollers way before damage will be caused to the diff, or use the the rollers 'paired' which devalues the purpose of the independent testing of each wheel. But either method is against the rules. Would you rather have a theoretical risk to the LSD or some chimp hotting your pride and joy? :x

The answer may be to use a garage you know and trust or a local authority MOT centre, they test council vehicles but have to be open for the public as well. They don't advertise but details of some of them are on the MOT website. They don't do repairs so have no interest in making up faults and stick to the book.
http://www.ukmot.com/MOT%20test/Council%20MOT%20Test%20Centers.asp

 

[IKZ4]

I've taken my Z3M and Z4M to my local garage, they have never taken the car for a drive. Watching from the waiting room window it has always looked just like a normal MOT. I always hand my keys over mentioning that it's my pride and joy, never had an issue. Sounds totally out of order to drive your car without asking or telling you first.

 

[srhutch]

Anybody got a picture of a decelerometer. The tester was carrying something and now wondering if thats what it was.

 

[srhutch]

Just googled it, and looks like was one. Changes my thoughts about the station now. The guy obviously knew what he was doing.

I bet most MOT stations dont even know the ///M has a LSD. As its a variable lock up one i eould think it would be hard to damage.

 

[Ewazix]

Just googled it, and looks like was one.

I bet most MOT stations dont even know the ///M has a LSD. As its a variable lock up one i eould think it would be hard to damage.

The roller test is only done at a few mph so it depends how 'tight' the LSD is but the rule is there to prevent damage to your car. However the real risk of damage is probably the car hopping back and sideways off the rollers in to something - "it's elf and saafety mate" :roll: .

 

[Maniac]

It's definitely not on.

My car was in at a garage the other week and the guy there took it out without me in it. He didn't ask or tell me either. A road test? Fine. But why not take me so I can help you replicate the fault?

Not on.

 

[Stuart Truman]

I tell garages and valet Parkers that the car has a data logger installed. It discourages them from hooning

 

[v8matt]

I'd have been splitting blood. Definitely complain to trading standards / department of transport / dvla / whoever else may cause hassle for the garage. Make a stink and ask for a £500 gratuity sure but don't say the employee was on a frolic of his own. That would just encourage the garage to say they have no liability. Then you'd be chasing some loon with no money, no reputation and nothing to lose.

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[shortfuse 2]

there is no way that a car should ever be taken out on the road for a mot just checked with my son .just wanted to give it some .BACK UP TO THE GARAGE AND COMPLAIN .WHO GIVES HIM THE RIGHT TO DO THAT TO A CAR HE DOES NOT OWN :thumbsdown:

 

[Woody]

Wasn't there something like this a while ago at a BMW garage?! I really wish I could find the video now! Where one of the tech's took out a Z which had a camera in it recording video, only to show him hooning it around!

I'd be livid.