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johnnyh
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Post Tue Nov 08, 2005 12:53 pm

hi im selling my tourer, just went straight through its mot. when i brake hard or go around bends the front of the car sort of drops and juddery bangs?? anybody help? dont want to spend loads but been told to try inserts for the shocks?? thanks
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Post Tue Nov 08, 2005 12:58 pm

it does sound like like the shock absorber is knackerd.
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Post Tue Nov 08, 2005 1:01 pm

i asked the mot man to check, an he said they past the test fine? surely if the shocks was gone it would have failed, he wouldnt let me sell with his name on the mot?? thanks again
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Post Tue Nov 08, 2005 1:06 pm

The test for suspension for the MOT is subjective, depends on the person doing the test.
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