chadr
Well-Known Member
Put the truck through the MOT yesterday and it sailed through without even a whiff of an advisory.... 
Even the MOT tester commented on how well the LCs are put together and how well they age, especially since mine is nearly 14 years old. He did however wonder why 'Yota never bothered to underseal any of the LCs. Mine is covered in surface rust and looks much worse than it actually is, though a good session with a wire brush and some Kurust(sp?) or similar wouldn't go amiss.
Some of you may know that I'm having a "seatbelt" dilemma..... see here: viewtopic.php?f=14&t=12521
In some ways, I think what a great car - passed another MOT without a murmur and it has already served our family well for nearly 8 years. The other part of me thinks, it's probably the best time to sell; full 12 months MOT, fear of a "bad" winter coming on and 4X4 prices usually picking up around this time of year. Also LPG is still relatively cheap compared to petrol (but for how long?).........
If I do decide to keep it, I will have to sort out the seatbelt issue first and foremost, that in itself isn't straightforward or easy. Then the truck also really *needs* the suspension renewed and I would probably go for the Ironman kit from West Coast. Due to the seatbelt issue, I've considered selling and therefore haven't pulled the trigger on the SL kit.
Deep down, I know that only I can answer this conundrum
, so I suppose I'm really looking for some moral support and your views......and even perhaps a bit of sympathy 
Thanks in advance.
P.S. You may already know, but the MOT tester said that from Jan 2012, the MOT will change so that it will include tow bar electrics i.e. mine is fitted but never been wired in, also it will include *any* dashboard warning lights (currently only includes ABS etc.).
Even the MOT tester commented on how well the LCs are put together and how well they age, especially since mine is nearly 14 years old. He did however wonder why 'Yota never bothered to underseal any of the LCs. Mine is covered in surface rust and looks much worse than it actually is, though a good session with a wire brush and some Kurust(sp?) or similar wouldn't go amiss.
Some of you may know that I'm having a "seatbelt" dilemma..... see here: viewtopic.php?f=14&t=12521
In some ways, I think what a great car - passed another MOT without a murmur and it has already served our family well for nearly 8 years. The other part of me thinks, it's probably the best time to sell; full 12 months MOT, fear of a "bad" winter coming on and 4X4 prices usually picking up around this time of year. Also LPG is still relatively cheap compared to petrol (but for how long?).........
If I do decide to keep it, I will have to sort out the seatbelt issue first and foremost, that in itself isn't straightforward or easy. Then the truck also really *needs* the suspension renewed and I would probably go for the Ironman kit from West Coast. Due to the seatbelt issue, I've considered selling and therefore haven't pulled the trigger on the SL kit.
Deep down, I know that only I can answer this conundrum
, so I suppose I'm really looking for some moral support and your views......and even perhaps a bit of sympathy Thanks in advance.
P.S. You may already know, but the MOT tester said that from Jan 2012, the MOT will change so that it will include tow bar electrics i.e. mine is fitted but never been wired in, also it will include *any* dashboard warning lights (currently only includes ABS etc.).
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