Failed my MOT today due to the "offside front macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened"...

... now the MOT tester did show me and explain, basically the offside strut has a problem turning at the top above the spring, he said it was the bearing??

My question is, I obviously need to source a replacement part(s) but don't no what I'm looking for?

 

MacPherson Strut = shock absorber that is also the steering pivot. Not able to rotate about its axis. If he said its the bearing it may not be the strut itself, but where it bears on the underside of the wing. What vehicle?

 

1997 Impreza WRX... From what he was saying, it was a part at the top of the strut that needed replacing, not the actual strut or shock absorber

 

The strut top mount by the sound of it:
http://japanesecarimports.net/parts_...var=0&dc=&gen=

 

Is this definitely the correct part d'you think? Is there anything else it could be?

 

hi not by the wording on post one,but the bearing you mentioned is a different failure item ,
ps im a mot tester
id ring up and clarify the failure item if i were you

 

Seems it is the bearing... So which part do I need?

 

I've had another look today, and it does seem that it is the strut top mount... But would like confirmation of someone who knows better

 

http://www.importcarparts.co.uk/part...var=0&dc=&gen= sorry didnt see your post again till now.

you can see the bearing in topmount of this picture:-http://www.subaruproducts-ol.com/strutmount-p-279.html