So my Clio just went in for it's MOT and failed miserably, and not even on just one or two minor points either.
Some of it I don't entirely understand, so I was hoping you guys could perhaps shed some light on the situation, and give me an indication as to whether or not the car is even worth repairing?
First off, it's a 1997 Clio MK1 ph3 1.4 Maxim Sport (so I'm told here). It has done approx 52,000 miles and has just had new front discs + pads, new rear pads, new front bearings on both sides and a full engine service.
Took it for it's MOT and here's what it failed on:
1. Both nearside + offside front ball joints have excessive play
2. Nearside front lower coil snapped
3. Both rear brakes recording no effort (highlighted in bold with **DANGEROUS**)
4. Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive
5. Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at 2nd fast idle excessive (the mechanic said it went off the scale at one point and suspects the lambda sensor)
So, what do you guys think? Are these relatively easy and 'cheap' things to fix, or am I better off trading the car in for something else?
Some of it I don't entirely understand, so I was hoping you guys could perhaps shed some light on the situation, and give me an indication as to whether or not the car is even worth repairing?
First off, it's a 1997 Clio MK1 ph3 1.4 Maxim Sport (so I'm told here). It has done approx 52,000 miles and has just had new front discs + pads, new rear pads, new front bearings on both sides and a full engine service.
Took it for it's MOT and here's what it failed on:
1. Both nearside + offside front ball joints have excessive play
2. Nearside front lower coil snapped
3. Both rear brakes recording no effort (highlighted in bold with **DANGEROUS**)
4. Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive
5. Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at 2nd fast idle excessive (the mechanic said it went off the scale at one point and suspects the lambda sensor)
So, what do you guys think? Are these relatively easy and 'cheap' things to fix, or am I better off trading the car in for something else?