Don't know what this MOT advisory means

[davidxzy]

-nearside rear (just passes) suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive.

Not sure what this MOT means. On the micra there is a large spring and also a smaller shock absorber. Any ideas which part the advisory is referring to?

 

[h701micra]

Most likely your rear axle where the spring lives. They rot well

 

[davidxzy]

Most likely your rear axle where the spring lives. They rot well

I hope it's not that. Can the axle be repaired by welding?

 

[h701micra]

It can be but its more economical to replace it

 

[davidxzy]

It can be but its more economical to replace it

Time to get busy with the penetrating oil. Do those large coil springs have to be compressed to remove them or do they just come out after removing the shock absorbers?

 

[h701micra]

Unbolt the shocks and jack the car up
They'll loosen themselves