MOT

TechieFreak · Post by **TechieFreak** » Tue Jun 05, 2007 7:59 pm

I have my MOT tomorrow and just noticed that my front fogs don't appear to work - I'm guessing its the switch next to the ligth stalk on the steering column.

Do they have to work for the MOT? - I've checked the fuses and bulbs.

Post by **aitch** » Tue Jun 05, 2007 8:22 pm

mine also due, and my front fogs haven't worked since i got her last august I'm hoping it will go through without them working or will get the garage to get them going as i have had no luck tracing the wireing!!!

TechieFreak · Post by **TechieFreak** » Tue Jun 05, 2007 8:25 pm

Nice to know someone else has similar problems. Update : I took the speedo cowl off and the switch wasn't connected - one light now working - the other's bulb is broken.

Here's hoping it will get through.

Post by **aitch** » Tue Jun 05, 2007 8:37 pm

how did you get the speedo cowl off as i tried without sucess to remove mine to get to the back of the switches I also have a parking aerial on the front bumper which dosn't work and need to check that switch as well?

You've Been Bongod · Post by **You've Been Bongod** » Tue Jun 05, 2007 9:59 pm

hi guys the front fogs wont fail mot if they dont work so dont be worried ,
a little tip though if i may !!!!
my mot garage told me before the mot take out air filter and if needed replace or just hoover out , he says this makes emissions a bit better on the day ?

you've been bongod

Post by **aitch** » Tue Jun 05, 2007 10:06 pm

Also give it a good hard drive before takeing it in as this can help emissions but only if it is done quite quickly after you take it in if it stands for a few hours this will not help, any other tips? PLEASE?

David Edwards · Post by **David Edwards** » Tue Jun 05, 2007 10:30 pm

I always get my mot done at least two weeks before it is due, that way I have a chance to get any parts needed and if you have a friendly garage who do a "dry run through" first so much the better, only got caught once when I left it until the last day to get it tested and it failed, that was on my 1964 Triumph Herald. a fabulous car who's passing I still mourn. Happy motoring.

smartmonkey · Post by **smartmonkey** » Wed Jun 06, 2007 9:39 am

The VOSA rule is if fitted it must work. Most garages are a bit flexible about this, although I have had to put gaffa tape over fog lights to pass.

Tom Cruise · Post by **Tom Cruise** » Wed Jun 06, 2007 3:11 pm

I also had a triumph 1360 convertible, I really enjoyed those day's

Rear fog lights are required for the MOT but not front.

bigdaddycain · Post by **bigdaddycain** » Thu Jun 07, 2007 12:52 am

Spot on smartmonkey, if lights are fitted they should work, much the same as if you have spare wheel,the tyre must be legal, but its not illegal NOT to have a spare.

I'd be very suprised if the m.o.t tester switches on the front fogs though in all honesty, it's the rear fogs he's interested in...

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