Rotten rear silencer with 42k on the clock ?

[bussty3]

My 57 plate 160SR has 42k on the clock and sounds like a rattling can when driven. A quick look underneath has found a hole in the rear silencer. Does that sound about right ?

 

[karlj]

Mileage means nothing, 6 yr old metal suffering 6 winters and road salt.

Sounds about right to be fair

 

[skymera]

6 years? Seems right.

Exhausts typically last around 4 years and the back boxes are usually the first to rot out.

Farthest point from the engine means it takes longer to warm up and condensation can collect

 

[h701micra]

Metal still ages despite mileage. People forget this

 

[bussty3]

Thanks for the reply guys. I just thought I'd ask the question as I cannot remember the last time I replaced an exhaust. What would you go for, standard or stainless sport ?

 

[h701micra]

The only stupid question is the one not asked

 

[karlj]

Stainless normally has a 10 year life span (apparently)

 

[bussty3]

Thanks once again for the help. I've booked in for a complete stainless centre section & rear silencer to be made up for £200 all in.