2007 XT3 MOT advisory on front bush

bothwellbuyer
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2007 XT3 MOT advisory on front bush Sept 3, 2024 8:22:24 GMT

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Post by bothwellbuyer on Sept 3, 2024 8:22:24 GMT

The 5 door I intend to sell got 2 advisories -

"Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))"

The garage said that as I intended to sell the car, it wouldn't be worth fixing the bushes. The offside was mentioned too.

The car drives ok but there is clearly knocking going on - and I guess that would put people off.

Anyone fixed this fault? Do I need to buy the lower arm, or can I just get the bush replaced? The arm seems to be around £80 each....the bush £9

I've watched a Youtube video to replace the arm, which seems to be a bit labour intensive involving loosening the subframe, or the engine mountings.

The car is listed on AutoTrader - one of the few 2007 petrol auto RAVs. No response yet..maybe too cheap lol

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unclebob Global Moderator Posts: 12,276 Primary Vehicle: Toyota Rav4 Mk2 Year: 2005 Model Spec/Trim: XT-R 3 door Auto. Engine Capacity: 1998cc Fuel Type: Petrol Transmission: Automatic Drive Type: 4WD/AWD	2007 XT3 MOT advisory on front bush Sept 3, 2024 9:28:25 GMT bothwellbuyer likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by unclebob on Sept 3, 2024 9:28:25 GMT Just found the car in question …does seem very cheap.

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bothwellbuyer
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Location: Glasgow
Primary Vehicle: RAV4 Auto 3 Door 2002 model silver
Year: 2002
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Engine Capacity: 1998
Fuel Type: Petrol
Transmission: Automatic
Drive Type: 4WD/AWD

2007 XT3 MOT advisory on front bush Sept 3, 2024 14:59:59 GMT davrav likes this

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Post by bothwellbuyer on Sept 3, 2024 14:59:59 GMT

Sept 3, 2024 9:28:25 GMT unclebob said:

Just found the car in question …does seem very cheap.

Aye - I'm thinking of sorting the front bumper scrape and get the front suspension knocks done and then jack the price up. The other 2007 autos are a fair bit more £s.

Ex-Owner of 1955 Green Goddess in red, Now fully paid off by buyer at last.

bothwellbuyer
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Posts: 1,182

Location: Glasgow
Primary Vehicle: RAV4 Auto 3 Door 2002 model silver
Year: 2002
Model Spec/Trim: NRG
Engine Capacity: 1998
Fuel Type: Petrol
Transmission: Automatic
Drive Type: 4WD/AWD

2007 XT3 MOT advisory on front bush Sept 3, 2024 15:02:09 GMT

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Post by bothwellbuyer on Sept 3, 2024 15:02:09 GMT

Sept 3, 2024 11:18:19 GMT davrav said:

Presumably the arm still needs to come off to replace the bush.

Yes- you're right. So going to that length, maybe easier to fit new arms.

Not a job I could take on so would need to be a garage....straight forward enough but just a lot of fiddling to do it I think.

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2007 XT3 MOT advisory on front bush

Post by bothwellbuyer on Sept 3, 2024 8:22:24 GMT

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