Mot failure advice needed!

Question

What does it mean if your car has failed its MOT on......

1. Long Park brake travel ? (That something to do with brake cable?)

2. offside front steering column top bearing? not sure about this one

Any help would be appreciated

Thanks

Answer 1

long park brake travel,could be sign of worn brake shoes,slack off h/brake cable.remove brake drums,check brake shoes for wear.if ok adjust brake shoes refit drums reajust h/brake cable..

o/s/f steering column top bearing. Easy, ask the MOT tester.

Answer 2

1. adjust handbrake

2. I think that refers to the top mounting on the suspension strut on the offside. The description is confusing to say the least

Answer 3

1. The handbrake cable just needs adjusting

2. The top steering column bearing requires replacement - it's below the steering wheel. The steering wheel is connected to a steering column, and via a universal joint to the steering rack in the engine bay. The column is supported by two or more bearings, which wear over time and need to be replaced.

Answer 4

Your hand brake needs adjusting and the steering wheel is loose ( probably wobbles ) when you move it up and down. Both are easy to fix

Answer 5

How the h**l can you have an off side steering column bearing you got 2 steering wheels more likely to be off side top suspension strut bearing and brakes probably have a siezed self adjuster if it has drum brakes