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[Jorge]

clicky here, http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3074/...47b9142c_o.jpg 2500px version.

[stinkinrich]

thank you sir

[prey]

jorge - thanks to ur flickr ive done soooooood all this afternoon. not sure if thats good or bad lol.

[michealis]

Owners clubs make me laugh...

[JonnyBoi]

why soo?

[ajk]

because your window licker car doesn't fit have a owners club ?

[michealis]

because your window licker car doesn't fit have a owners club ?

Screw Dove and him naming all of my cars window licker buses, I'm now on the window licker MK3 apparently. But I don't understand the last part of that lol.

But yeah comments like this, they make me laugh:
"seems mainly kids are buying them nowadays ..."

"for driving on britains roads ... wacko.gif
the ignis sport is a drivers car believe it or not
this stuff is best left to the euro crowd "

"find some twisties and really try it out .. you obviously havent done"

"does it not break a lot coz of how low it is ??"

Etc etc, that last one is funny, as I'm not even low.

[Jason_E]

LOL at those comments! Love it. Sounds like my dad.

[Jorge]

I get these a lot from E46zone, but they are slowly coming around to it.


Think I'm going to have to leave that 635, I'll copy the last MOT advisories :/

[Jorge]

Date of test:
03/08/2006

Certificate issued (Pass)

Odometer reading:
277,154 Miles
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Date of test:
07/08/2007

Certificate issue refused (Fail)

Odometer reading:
146,171 Miles

Reason(s) for refusal to issue Certificate

Centre joint Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

At steering box end,marked yellow chalk Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front strut support panel Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.2)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Front inner bush to chassis Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Advisory Notice issued

Extensive corrosion/repairs to front chass/panelwork,not within prescribed areas
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Date of test:
14/09/2007

Certificate issued (Pass)

Odometer reading:
196,202 Miles

Advisory Notice issued

Manifold area Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2a)
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Date of test:
20/10/2008

Certificate issue refused (Fail)

Odometer reading:
147,838 Miles

Reason(s) for refusal to issue Certificate

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.2a)

Nearside dipped Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

New part ! Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear trapped in seat Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.2)

Advisory Notice issued

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside flitch support has been repaired

Engine running rough (automatic) **DANGEROUS**

Wear in seat frame

Corrosion hole in offside front wing

Engine near overheating on temp gauge
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Date of test:
21/10/2008

Certificate issued (Pass)

Odometer reading:
147,838 Miles

Advisory Notice issued

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside flitch support has been repaired

Wear in seat frame

Corrosion hole in offside front wing

Engine near overheating on temp gauge
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Date of test:
05/05/2010

Certificate issue refused (Fail)

Odometer reading:
149,256 Miles

Reason(s) for refusal to issue Certificate

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.2)

Main beam switch Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front pipe bracket Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1b)

Advisory Notice issued

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2a)

Service brake Your vehicle has only just met the required service brake efficiency. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.A.9)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Abs light on when driven

Nearside headlight lens cracked

Slight movement in both front seats

Both front floors slightly corroded
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Date of test:
18/05/2010

Certificate issued (Pass)

Odometer reading:
149,274 Miles

Advisory Notice issued

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2a)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Abs light on when driven

Nearside headlight lens cracked

Slight movement in both front seats

Both front floors slightly corroded

Oil leak
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Date of test:
13/04/2011

Certificate issued (Pass)

Odometer reading:
151,045 Miles

Advisory Notice issued

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.4a)

Slight blow middle exhaust

Gearbox pipe leaking

Rear diff leaking

Floor rusty

Front springs rusty

Front brake pipes slightly corroded
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Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm, what you think? It is on about 290k, had a new engine, new front wings but the rusty floor is the one thing that worries me. Gearbox and diff leaking aren't that bad, springs are fine, new headlight needed and new brake lines on the front.

[sCrapp]

For how much?
This the first youve looked at?

Id advise you to look at at least 5 before buying, although saying that, ive missed out on a bargain due to this rule. Ha.

[Joshbm]

Owners clubs suck esp for people who actually modify the cars.

As for the bmw id skip it with a list like that!

[Jorge]

It didn't sell on auction for £900, I think reading that it might be worth about £5-600. Only problem is I spoke to GAZ and they want £725+carriage+VAT+some parts for coilovers. Fuck that, not a chance, read online people were paying £650 delivered last couple of years.

Stainless exhaust, coilovers, new brake lines, manual swap and a bodyshop would see it going well. But can I be arsed with all that.....?


Yeah first I've seen really. There aren't many locally for sale and its either buy one for £2500 and have no cash to do much to it, or buy a lower end tatty one for <£1000 and just have a laugh in it.

[stinkinrich]

...or buy a lower end tatty one for <£1000 and just have a laugh in it.

this.

You happy for me to use your pic of my car in a forsale ad?

[Jorge]

Course, I don't care who uses my pictures lol Rotiform have posted 2 of them on their FB


So, I've found a better one, £1600, white with a red coloured interior, 628csi. I am totally in fucking love.