on a motor bike you can remove the indercators and switch and would pass a mot does that go for a car ?
I'll take it as read that indicators are not required on motorcycles given that's what you've stated.
Interesting question. A car would fail an MoT if the indicators are not working correctly. As would a bike.
I think what you are asking is actually this: 'Does the vehicle need to be fitted with WORKING indicators?'
In the case of a car that was fitted with indicators when firstly registered for use in the UK then the indicators must be present and must work accordingly.
If the car was of such an age that indicators weren't mandatory then they MoT would not require them to be present. However, if they have been fitted then they would need to work correctly.
Much like a spare wheel. If it's there then it needs to be suitable for use upon the car thus presented for MoT examination. In the case of a spare wheel you could argue that it is only superfluous luggage and was never intended for use upon the vehicle thus presented for MoT examination.
The big question is this: Why on Earth would you want to remove the indicators, whether or not the car will pass an MoT and whether or not it's lawful to do so?
I'll take it as read that indicators are not required on motorcycles given that's what you've stated.
Interesting question. A car would fail an MoT if the indicators are not working correctly. As would a bike.
I think what you are asking is actually this: 'Does the vehicle need to be fitted with WORKING indicators?'
In the case of a car that was fitted with indicators when firstly registered for use in the UK then the indicators must be present and must work accordingly.
If the car was of such an age that indicators weren't mandatory then they MoT would not require them to be present. However, if they have been fitted then they would need to work correctly.
Much like a spare wheel. If it's there then it needs to be suitable for use upon the car thus presented for MoT examination. In the case of a spare wheel you could argue that it is only superfluous luggage and was never intended for use upon the vehicle thus presented for MoT examination.
The big question is this: Why on Earth would you want to remove the indicators, whether or not the car will pass an MoT and whether or not it's lawful to do so?
Agree, except for spare wheel. This is not part of the MOT test so isn't checked. Expanding on HD's comment, you could have 6 wheels with bald tyres in the back of the car. Would the car then fail its test?
TN i asked the same, as at the time i had the install and would have meant pulling it all out, was told its not part of the MOT however the police can check it and if present it must be road legal. if stopped all you would have to say is you dont have one
Agree, except for spare wheel. This is not part of the MOT test so isn't checked. Expanding on HD's comment, you could have 6 wheels with bald tyres in the back of the car. Would the car then fail its test?
OG, I've covered all of this. If it's there then it must be suitable for use upon the vehicle within which it's carried.
Sorry, disagree with this.
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/OwningAVehicle/Mot/DG_10016070
This states, under wheels and tyres:
'condition, security, tyre size and type, and tread depth. Spare tyres are not tested'
Spare tyres are not part of the MOT, period, whether visible or not. I have never had one checked in 38 years of having my cars tested .
I have had some checked in the past. Although I can't say i've noticed recently.
Anyway, there isn't anywhere on the MOT test sheet to pass or fail the spare tyre
I know i've had a look at one today. I'm not saying it is on the test but my mot man did say it was.
Perhaps he needs a re-test
It also seems that the condition of the road tyres is inspected, for cracks/cuts and other signs of damage but the car cannot fail on the strength of inadequate tread alone.
Any ideas?
Another urban Myth debunked!
that little lol
whats the next one
Enlarged exhaust valves are always beneficial De-bunk that one and we're down to 66,999,999.
Aren't they?
Enlarged exhaust valves are always beneficial De-bunk that one and we're down to 66,999,999.