Will a car or should a car with a rear windscreen wiper that doesn't work pass its MOT?
Will a car or should a car with a rear windscreen wiper that doesn't work pass its MOT?
No. Although they may not test it.
Should be fine. Its not law to have one, and its not like reverse lights, where you dont have to have one, but if you do it must work, since a rear wiper isnt a warning etc to other drivers.
not looking forward to mot time for my car lol
General Items
Drivers view of the road
Wipers
Washers
Windscreen
Audible warning (horn)
Exhaust system
Exhaust emissions -petrol & diesel
General condition of vehicle -
vehicle structure
body security
body condition
doors
load security
spare wheel and carrier
seats
Mirrors
Fuel system
Registration plates and VIN details
What if I think it has wrongly failed?
You must complete an appeal form (VT17) obtainable from any MOT testing station or by calling the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA), on 0845 600 5977. Completed forms need to be returned to VOSA within 14 working days of the test along with a full test fee. VOSA will then offer an appointment within 5 working days to recheck your vehicle. If your appeal is successful some or all of the test fee will be refunded to you. Do not have your vehicle repaired before your appeal is considered, as any change to your vehicle may affect the outcome of the appeal.
Its not that its failed - quite the opposite. Friend bought new car with new MOT and there's a few probs - if it shouldn't have passed the MOT this could be used as leverage.
MOT Validity Check Service
0870 3300444
To validate an MOT test certificate.
tell them why you thnk it should not pass.
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring...Mot/DG_4022108
right might get him to give them a tinkle if they play silly beggars - so far they're pretty much playing ball.
let us know if you get it sorted out.
cheers
ian J
Last edited by ian_jedi; 27th January 2007 at 12:45 PM. Reason: can't type doh :)
That would not cause an MOT failure, if tested at all, would be an advisory.
Cheers
Mark
Rear wiper is not a testable item on the mot, therefore does not need to work.
If it isn't tested, it is pointless the tester seeing if it works as no benefit.
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