pass/fail MOT?

[blacksheep]

Will a car or should a car with a rear windscreen wiper that doesn't work pass its MOT?

[mij]

No. Although they may not test it.

[matt1chelski]

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

[ian_jedi]

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.

[blacksheep]

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.

[ian_jedi]

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

[blacksheep]

right might get him to give them a tinkle if they play silly beggars - so far they're pretty much playing ball.

[ian_jedi]

let us know if you get it sorted out.

cheers

ian J

[slapchops]

That would not cause an MOT failure, if tested at all, would be an advisory.

Cheers
Mark

[Big Red]

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.