M.O.T. Question - leaking drive shaft.

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Sat 6 Mar 2004 21:33
M.O.T. Question - leaking drive shaft. - Sei-Boy
Hi all, I hope someone with a MOT mind can help me.

Little Seicento is due for its 2nd MOT within the fortnight, so whist checking all parts of the car to see if its working, locking, and not leaking. I've notice that the passenger side drive shaft from the gearbox is leaking small amounts of oil from the gearbox, as I understand one of the seals internally has gone after 36k miles.

Now the leak is not major its just small amounts have gone onto the gaiter and drive shaft.

The question, is this leak MOT failure or not?

Thanks :)


~Sei-Boy, not a member of the base ball hat group~
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Sat 6 Mar 2004 21:50
M.O.T. Question - leaking drive shaft. - Civic8
No if the drive shaft gaitor had split that would be a failure.
but would be a good idea to get it fixed.I think they are sealed box`s now.ie no topping up required.and the leaking oil will deteriorate the boot on drive shaft.so best get it fixed
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Sat 6 Mar 2004 21:58
M.O.T. Question - leaking drive shaft. - Sei-Boy
Cheers, I will check the boot to see if its split or not.

Thanks Mech1
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Sun 7 Mar 2004 08:09
M.O.T. Question - leaking drive shaft. - DL
Inner (Gearbox side) driveshaft boots do not come into the MOT test

Nor do gearbox oil leaks (Unless excessive)
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