It's that time again (MOT worries).

Tailhappy · 10-04-2008, 10:02

I don't know if I am alone in worrying about taking my car to the MOT test. I get butterflies in the stomach and it feels like I am going for my driving test all over again. Anyway, I was due to take my 105 LUX, and to ease the stress I thought I would share with you all - in photos. See below.

Entering the forecourt of the test station.

In line for the test.

Now it is my turn. Sharing space with one of it's younger siblings too - do they communicate?.

Went a walk when I was waiting and found this:

And the result

.

Cheers, Ian

ap0gee · 10-04-2008, 10:08

good news!

skorob2007 · 10-04-2008, 12:58

Now thats a really great 105LUX, and a pleasure to view in such wonderful condition.

Congratulations on passing the MOT

Tailhappy · 10-04-2008, 13:38

Thank you both. It is always a good feeling to go through with no problems - another year of legal motoring ahead.

I sometimes wish the car was not so nice - strange thing to say, but it seems to attract attention when I am out. When I park it I sometimes come back to find someone hovering about near it. Usually they just want a chat, but one time someone was looking through the window and when they saw me coming they ran off. You used to be able to leave Estelles with the keys in the ignition without worries - how times change.

One nice thing is that sometimes pedestrians wave or point and smile as I pass, a little bit like the responce a certain Italian supercar gets as it travels by, so I hear

.

Ian

ap0gee · 10-04-2008, 13:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tailhappy

One nice thing is that sometimes pedestrians wave or point and smile as I pass, a little bit like the responce a certain Italian supercar gets as it travels by, so I hear

.

Ian

I suppose you could call the actions that go with a Ferrari waving (with a fist) and pointing (with the middle finger pointing upwards!)

daverapid · 10-04-2008, 14:03

Congratulations, your car is a stunner BTW!

favguy · 10-04-2008, 14:11

If I saw an old estelle like yours in that condition, I'd peer through the window too, just to see if it was as nice on the inside!

lovely looking car

Paul

Tailhappy · 10-04-2008, 14:21

Thanks again. Yes it is as new inside - I keep it in a dry garage to prevent sun damage. I did order a set of CZ made fitted covers from as well S4 - lovely quality and perfect fit - wonder if Graham can still get them....

Ian

Dmac1969 · 10-04-2008, 18:39

Wow , what a stunning looking car! If there hadnt been some modern cars present , I'd have said you'd cheated and posted pics up from 1987!

fordfan · 10-04-2008, 18:53

Lovely car and it's a great sense of acheivement passing the MOT test first time.

Tailhappy · 10-04-2008, 21:17

Thanks for the kind words - I hope to keep it running well as long as I can. Dave will be seeing it soon for a little work that needs doing - I will keep you posted!

Ian

rigsby · 10-04-2008, 22:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by favguy

If I saw an old estelle like yours in that condition, I'd peer through the window too, just to see if it was as nice on the inside!

lovely looking car

Paul

I wouldnt , id just nick it

only joking, nice looking motor

daverapid · 21-04-2008, 21:20

This car is with me at the moment having the head gasket replaced and the liners reshimmed.

Its every bit as stunning for real as it is in the pics!

10-04-2008, 10:02	#1
Tailhappy Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Hemel Hempstead Posts: 224 Thanks: 17 Thanked 16 Times in 9 Posts	It's that time again (MOT worries). I don't know if I am alone in worrying about taking my car to the MOT test. I get butterflies in the stomach and it feels like I am going for my driving test all over again. Anyway, I was due to take my 105 LUX, and to ease the stress I thought I would share with you all - in photos. See below. Entering the forecourt of the test station. In line for the test. Now it is my turn. Sharing space with one of it's younger siblings too - do they communicate?. Went a walk when I was waiting and found this: And the result. Cheers, Ian

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Tailhappy Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Hemel Hempstead Posts: 224 Thanks: 17 Thanked 16 Times in 9 Posts	Re: It's that time again (MOT worries). Thank you both. It is always a good feeling to go through with no problems - another year of legal motoring ahead. I sometimes wish the car was not so nice - strange thing to say, but it seems to attract attention when I am out. When I park it I sometimes come back to find someone hovering about near it. Usually they just want a chat, but one time someone was looking through the window and when they saw me coming they ran off. You used to be able to leave Estelles with the keys in the ignition without worries - how times change. One nice thing is that sometimes pedestrians wave or point and smile as I pass, a little bit like the responce a certain Italian supercar gets as it travels by, so I hear . Ian Last edited by Tailhappy; 10-04-2008 at 13:45.

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daverapid Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Sawston, Cambridgeshire Posts: 787 Thanks: 19 Thanked 83 Times in 76 Posts	Re: It's that time again (MOT worries). Congratulations, your car is a stunner BTW! __________________ David McKinney TREASURER OF SKODA OWNERS CLUB GREAT BRITAIN www.skoda-owners-club.org.uk

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Tailhappy Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Hemel Hempstead Posts: 224 Thanks: 17 Thanked 16 Times in 9 Posts	Re: It's that time again (MOT worries). Thanks again. Yes it is as new inside - I keep it in a dry garage to prevent sun damage. I did order a set of CZ made fitted covers from as well S4 - lovely quality and perfect fit - wonder if Graham can still get them.... Ian

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Tailhappy Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Hemel Hempstead Posts: 224 Thanks: 17 Thanked 16 Times in 9 Posts	Re: It's that time again (MOT worries). Thanks for the kind words - I hope to keep it running well as long as I can. Dave will be seeing it soon for a little work that needs doing - I will keep you posted! Ian

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daverapid Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Sawston, Cambridgeshire Posts: 787 Thanks: 19 Thanked 83 Times in 76 Posts	Re: It's that time again (MOT worries). This car is with me at the moment having the head gasket replaced and the liners reshimmed. Its every bit as stunning for real as it is in the pics! __________________ David McKinney TREASURER OF SKODA OWNERS CLUB GREAT BRITAIN www.skoda-owners-club.org.uk

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