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    Result of first MOT

    Don't know actually, quite possible that it's not in use. They didn't have any spare bulbs anyway so didn't try to change it. How would I tell? It looks like it has a bulb, but maybe it's just a pretend bulb!
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    Result of first MOT

    :D Funny you should say that, I was expecting it to fail for a blown rear fog-light, but it didn't. Maybe one is enough!
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    Result of first MOT

    Great thanks. Not sure how the mechanic came up with 200+ for two Falken tyres looking at the range on Blackcircles. I guess I look like a mug:D
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    Result of first MOT

    Sweet! Although he did quote it as £25 (Maybe that's what it costs in London).
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    Result of first MOT

    The only thing that failed the MOT was the brake line, he just recommended changing the front tyres. I'm not entirely sure how badly damaged they are so I will check when I pick up the car this evening. I'm going to wait until January to change the tyres if I can
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    Result of first MOT

    What online tyre specialists would you recommend? Do they usually have a physical garage where they fit the tyres?
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    Result of first MOT

    My first MOT, the Volvo is a 2001 model :p
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    Result of first MOT

    Turns out the brake fluid cables or something or other is severely worn which they're replacing now. What I found most interesting though is that they advised replacing the front tyres because they're worn and cracked on the inside. Now when I bought the car I didn't inspect the tyres fully...
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    2.1 for the TV

    Good suggestion, I'll give it a go.
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    2.1 for the TV

    I don't think it does, at-least I couldn't find such fine-tuning options in the sound menu. Will a 2.0/2.1 system just plug straight into the headphone jack? Just noticed the TV does have one of those component audio jacks (kind of a split pin connector, green). Is that what a 2.0/2.1 speak...
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    2.1 for the TV

    I have a samsung UE27D and the sound isn't brilliant, especially with dialog in films where I need to whack up the volume to hear what's being said and then subsequently **** myself when something explodes. Any recommendations for a cheap set of speakers? 2.1 would probably be fine and I'm...
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    First Car

    I went for the volvo in the end, I couldn't resist especially at only £800. Managed to find insurance for £850 with Admiral for ten months, after which I can claim one year no-claims when I renew. Sweet. Couldn't test drive it properly (needed a full license for at-least 6 months to get...
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    First Car

    It's 1870cc, does that count as 1.9? a few similar models I found on autotrader indicated about 35mpg but hopefully it would be much higher. I wasn't keen on it at first, but after seeing pics it looks fantastic and if it isn't too greedy I'll be even more keen to test drive it. The size does...
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    First Car

    I have my eye on a few but they're slightly over budget :( The facelift is a really nice improvement by the looks of it.
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    First Car

    To make things more complicated some friends are moving to China and selling their volvo s40 51 reg 1.8 Diesel for £850. It's in fantastic condition, I trust the sellers and I can test drive anytime I like:cool:. But the fuel economy isn't brilliant and the MOT is due in December. It looks...
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    First Car

    Excellent, I'm finding loads now.
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    First Car

    Sorry mate, I'm probably being an idiot but I have no idea if a focus is an Mk1:o How would I tell? I haven't found any listed explicitly as Mk1. Great thanks but now I have two conflicting opinions on the 206 :p Presumably at 10 years old and with 11 months MOT remaining any electrical...
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    First Car

    On your advice I'll up my budget to £1500. I can't find a Focus near me that tempts me, none of them seem to be MK1's either, or is a 1.6 Zetec an MK1?:o and the MK2 is then just an estate? If you weren't biased, would a Corsa also be worth looking at?
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    First Car

    Ha, neither. As a first time driver I'm still really unsure what my budget should be... I can afford a little more but part of me knows I'll upgrade in a few years to something more powerful and fun. My initial plan was a £600 fiesta.:rolleyes: Driving comfort might be the deal breaker...
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    First Car

    Before I start I should add that my knowledge of cars is practically zilch! I stumbled across this while hunting for my first car, perhaps someone with more experience than myself could weigh in with their thoughts. Apart from the initial honey-moon phase where I'll likely drive everywhere...
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