leaking steering rack, is it an MOT failure?

[surfbus78]

Hi guys,

i've got a slight leak from somewhere on my power steering rack. though the steering works perfectly. does anyone know if this would consititute an MOT failure?

cheers in advance

Steve

[scanner]

I'm pretty sure it will be a failure any leak usually is.

[Northern Bongolow]

try a bit of powersteering system leak fixer from your local factors, then wipe the affected area clean

[surfbus78]

good plan, i'll get some of that from halfords.
I've already cleaned up the rack in situ with de-greaser and it looks a lot tidier.

Cheers

Steve

[mentaliss]

Hi guys,

i've got a slight leak from somewhere on my power steering rack. though the steering works perfectly. does anyone know if this would consititute an MOT failure?

cheers in advance

Steve

absolutely yes

[surfbus78]

think i am in the clear, rack doesn't seem to the leaking, the fluid is still on max. It looks like the gunk over the rack is caused by throw-off from the offside front prop shaft as there is a slight leak from the diff and its flinging oil off it centrifugally!!

[Northern Bongolow]

this could point to tyre issues, are your tyres/wheels the right size, and all the same tread depth as its important on a 4wd.
or is the diff breather blocked (they usually are). to check the breather look on the top you will see a nipple thing, grab it and screw and lift until its free.