Need a few answers

[Phil58]

hi all. Just test drove a 52 2.5 stype, after about a mile the vsc light came on also something like no disc something came up as well. After turning engine of then restarted both were gone but I am sure they would be back, is this a big fix? Also on mot checker it's had a fail on hand brake then passed that was on the one before last mot. Last mot gave advosory on hand brake saying right on the limit needs adjusting or repairing. Is this another worry or big repair job. Any advice Asap please. Phil

[Mr Lawrence]

Maybe needs new pads and the unit stripping and cleaning.

The fault that is thrown up in the display is usually the actuator arm rusting due to water ingress.

[Phil58]

Is it big job? I noticed it's saying on advisory rear brake discs pitted could this be the prob?

[Mr Lawrence]

Might be.

[KEN33Y]

Is the car you took for a test drive with a dealer? then if so raise the questions and if wish to proceed with a purchase ensure its on the condition that any problems you have noted are corrected and if possible get it in writing.

[Phil58]

Update. I bought car I got about 10mile down road eml came on, took it straight back and got my money back so I'm in the hunt again for another

[Mr Lawrence]

Your not having much luck are you???

i wasn't looking for a jag, wanted a P38 Range Rover but the wife stumbled upon a nice looking '99 3.0 petrol and after a test drive we bought it.

Then, I decided I wanted a newer one, found one in Liverpool, test drove it and bought it.

Maybe I was just lucky.