Mattb
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Odd question, i should know the answer, but i cant find anything online
Can a car fail its MOT for having an oil leak? 
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waters
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Registered: 28th Jan 08
Location: Todmorden, West Yorkshire
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no...our mechanic says an oil leak is good as it helps keep the underside of the car protected against rust
I suppose they'd fail it if it was really bad ie....a big hole in the sump
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l15ter
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Registered: 1st Feb 08
Location: Berkshire
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depends how bad it is
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corsa-sport
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Registered: 31st Oct 08
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if its leaking on to the exhaust it will!!
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Jakey
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Registered: 4th Jun 07
Location: Sandbach
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Depends if its a slight gasket leak or if t pours onto the ramp..
IIRC you would fail if the oil light came on during the MOT.
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daymoon
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Registered: 1st Aug 08
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my corsa had an advisory about oil leak.. i dont know whats wrong, but looks like the seal on the cranck has gone and leaking into gearbox , and onto the floor...
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Kurt
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quote:
Originally posted by daymoon
my corsa had an advisory about oil leak.. i dont know whats wrong, but looks like the seal on the cranck has gone and leaking into gearbox , and onto the floor...
sounds like the crank seal, quite common.. my other two corsa's had the same
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Jonny P
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Registered: 11th Dec 04
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i had an advisory on mine, had to replace the gasket on the sump. think it depends on how bad the leak is.
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gazza808
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Registered: 30th Jun 08
Location: Peterborough
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mine was pouring out of my saxo,
said all he could do was just advise me to get it fixed unless it was leaking on my brakes.
then fail if it was
i lost about a pint just while he was testing it lol!
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daymoon
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Registered: 1st Aug 08
Location: Selby, North Yorkshire
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quote:
Originally posted by Kurt
quote:
Originally posted by daymoon
my corsa had an advisory about oil leak.. i dont know whats wrong, but looks like the seal on the cranck has gone and leaking into gearbox , and onto the floor...
sounds like the crank seal, quite common.. my other two corsa's had the same
i didnt know its common... doesnt leak much.. few drops per night.. but as my car is parked in the same spot every night , there is a big black spot now
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Fro
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Registered: 20th Jun 06
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Yeah crank shaft seals are common. Had to replace them when the corsa had a 1.6 as they were pissing out.
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daymoon
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Registered: 1st Aug 08
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its not a cheao job i guess is it?
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