Willy E:
Yes, I am not complaining about the work needed, or the cost. I think that the money I save running the P6 compared with a modern car's depreciation, road tax, and insurance, I should spend on keeping it up to scratch. I do not use the car much, as I spend 8 to 10 months a year in Thailand, (diving a modern Toyota)
I have learned three things from this 'MOT episode': -
If you run an old car, it needs to be used regularly.
You cannot expect an old car to keep going for ever without needing regular maintenance, by someone who knows about the car.
It is always best to get an expert opinion on your car's condition
I hope that I am paying my dues now, and that the car will be returned in full working order and I can get on with using it again.
I m now a regular visitor to this Forum, and will take note of all the points raised. e.g. I have asked to a new blade fuse type fuse box fitted, hile the car is in hospital, and other parts of the wiring checked.
I think this P6 is one of the best cars I have ever owned, and cannot think what I would replace I with. It is a classic car that attract attention where-ever I go, and yet it can be used as my only car.
The only thing I do no like about the car is its colour, Tobacco Leaf, (weak tea, is one of the more polite descriptions I have heard,) but the budget for any re-spray has been blown on the remedial work this year
Trouble is, I am not a great fan of any of the standard colours. I would like metallic Crimson, or dark green, but then the 'originality police' would be after me.