Can MOT advisories be verbal and not on the MOT?

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Tue 27 Apr 2021 15:45
Can MOT advisories be verbal and not on the MOT? - Gordon the golfer

Hi everyone. I hope you're all safe and well.

I'm wanting to know if MOT advisories can be verbal instead of on the MOT certificate?

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Tue 27 Apr 2021 15:54
Can MOT advisories be verbal and not on the MOT? - Andrew-T

I don't see how you might stop a friendly tester advising you 'off the record' of an incipient fault, but asking him not to enter it on the computer is a bit different. ??

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Tue 27 Apr 2021 16:10
Can MOT advisories be verbal and not on the MOT? - badbusdriver

I'm wanting to know if MOT advisories can be verbal instead of on the MOT certificate?

Why?

I don't see how you might stop a friendly tester advising you 'off the record' of an incipient fault, but asking him not to enter it on the computer is a bit different. ??

If this is the reason for the question, I think it is highly unlikely this would happen. If it was found out, the MOT tester/testing station would lose their license (is it a license, or some kind of certificate?), which really wouldn't be worth the risk.

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Tue 27 Apr 2021 16:31
Can MOT advisories be verbal and not on the MOT? - movilogo

I have had somewhat similar situation when I had service and MOT at main dealer.

I was issued MOT certificate with advisories along with a separate "things require attention immediately/near future/distant future" type list.

Few things are not MOT failure but best to get sorted soon - failing which might lead to next MOT fail.

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Tue 27 Apr 2021 16:52
Can MOT advisories be verbal and not on the MOT? - mcb100

'I don't see how you might stop a friendly tester advising you 'off the record' of an incipient fault'

My regular MOT tester occasionally does this if it's something very minor as he knows it'll get rectified quickly.

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Tue 27 Apr 2021 17:15
Can MOT advisories be verbal and not on the MOT? - Will deBeast

The 'matters of testing' blog is always an interesting read, especially the horror stories

mattersoftesting.blog.gov.uk/category/horror-stori.../

This is what they say on advisories:

mattersoftesting.blog.gov.uk/giving-the-right-advi.../

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Tue 27 Apr 2021 18:15
Can MOT advisories be verbal and not on the MOT? - RT

I've had an informal verbal "advisory" recently - basically warning of a build-up of mud underneath my SUV which could cause/hide future corrosion - I was pleased it was verbal as the car has 3 MoTs without any advisories noted - the mud is now dealt with by better washing.

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Tue 27 Apr 2021 18:59
Can MOT advisories be verbal and not on the MOT? - Will deBeast

The chap who rustproofed my landcruiser recommended putting a garden sprinkler underneath for 20 mins to soften the mud before cleaning.

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Tue 27 Apr 2021 22:51
Can MOT advisories be verbal and not on the MOT? - bathtub tom

I was told my brakes were showing a weird tendency to bite one side before the other. Nothing on the MOT could categorise it.

I found a slightly stiff caliper. I'd recently serviced the brakes and not spotted it, it was only stiff on initial application and moved freely subsequently. A little 'exercise' freed it. I'll keep an eye on it.

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Wed 28 Apr 2021 00:56
Can MOT advisories be verbal and not on the MOT? - edlithgow

The 'matters of testing' blog is always an interesting read, especially the horror stories

mattersoftesting.blog.gov.uk/category/horror-stori.../

This is what they say on advisories:

mattersoftesting.blog.gov.uk/giving-the-right-advi.../

Whats the bit of wood horror (#1) doing? Hard to say what's wrong with it unless one knows that.

What's wrong with horror #4 (cable tied pedal pad)?

My pedal pads are long gone, but the bare metal doesnt seem to be a problem, possibly because I usually drive barefoot, so I havn't done anything about it.

I have my split engine mounts held together with cable ties though. Been like that for about 5 years, You get used to THE HORROR when it proves to be durable and effective

I don't miss the MOT much

Edited by edlithgow on 28/04/2021 at 01:00

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Wed 28 Apr 2021 12:59
Can MOT advisories be verbal and not on the MOT? - Heidfirst

Whats the bit of wood horror (#1) doing? Hard to say what's wrong with it unless one knows that.

apparently it's supporting the suspension ...

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Thu 29 Apr 2021 02:26
Can MOT advisories be verbal and not on the MOT? - edlithgow

Whats the bit of wood horror (#1) doing? Hard to say what's wrong with it unless one knows that.

apparently it's supporting the suspension ...

Don't see how that would be possible. Its held in place with a twisted wire tie. That isn't compatible with suspension loads.

My tentative best guess is its holding on part of the wheel arch which has a tear-along-the-dotted-line corrosion weakness, but I'm not sure.

Always interested in potential repair solutions though.

Edited by edlithgow on 29/04/2021 at 02:29

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