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(Message started by: SteveS on Jun 9^th, 2006, 8:48pm)

Title: MOT - Cracked Headlamp glass
Post by SteveS on Jun 9^th, 2006, 8:48pm

Hi Chaps,

Does a cracked headlamp glass cause an MOT failure as long as the lights still function etc?

Cheers,
SteveS.

Title: Re: MOT - Cracked Headlamp glass
Post by scorpio_man on Jun 9^th, 2006, 8:53pm

hi there

think so. is it big? might get away with it if it's small. :-/

http://www.direct.gov.uk/Motoring/OwningAVehicle/Mot/MotArticles/fs/en?CONTENT_ID=10016070&chk=vzsMb2

Title: Re: MOT - Cracked Headlamp glass
Post by SteveS on Jun 9^th, 2006, 9:02pm

Thanks Scorpio-Man,

The web site says....

Lights - condition, operation, security and correct colour. The headlamps will also be checked to see if the aim is correct

Which is quite ambiguous as to "condition".... If the crack isn't dangerous, it doesn't leak and it works perfectley then you could say "the condition is good".... at least that is what I am hoping for.

Cheers,
SteveS.

Title: Re: MOT - Cracked Headlamp glass
Post by scorpio_man on Jun 9^th, 2006, 9:05pm

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good luck ;D

Title: Re: MOT - Cracked Headlamp glass
Post by jonnycab on Jun 10^th, 2006, 2:48am

My old MK1 Granny has had a crack in the headlamp since I've had it (9 years) & it's never failed on that.
Plus...my Scorp passed it's last MOT with a smashed (& I mean... smashed!) front fog lamp.
Good luck ;)

Title: Re: MOT - Cracked Headlamp glass
Post by Atlantic_blue on Jun 10^th, 2006, 7:31am

A front fog lamp is not obligatory that is why it was passed.

Title: Re: MOT - Cracked Headlamp glass
Post by john_smiffy on Jun 10^th, 2006, 8:14am

round our way the rule on lights is if its fitted & wired it has to work

i had 2 yellow driving lights on my 4x4 the tester tried to fail it as they never came on till i pointed out they were not wired

Title: Re: MOT - Cracked Headlamp glass
Post by SteveS on Jun 10^th, 2006, 1:55pm

Chaps,

She failed the MOT mainly on emissions but the Headlight wasn't mentioned even in a warning.

SteveS

Title: Re: MOT - Cracked Headlamp glass
Post by scorpioghia on Jun 10^th, 2006, 2:09pm

now then steve good to here that it works as for the emmisions with it being stood for so long it might just need a good run out to clear all the built up carbon it is just a thought tho

Title: Re: MOT - Cracked Headlamp glass
Post by SteveS on Jun 10^th, 2006, 7:07pm

You could be right about the "good run"..... but the problem with that is a good long run with a bit of right foot down on a car with no MOT or TAX.... Bit of a risk but might just be needed...

SteveS.

Title: Re: MOT - Cracked Headlamp glass
Post by Kjetil S on Jun 10^th, 2006, 7:23pm

put a brick on the gas pedal while having it in neutral? ::)

Title: Re: MOT - Cracked Headlamp glass
Post by Octavian_P on Jun 10^th, 2006, 8:06pm

A good 10 mile trip with Sport mode engaged i think should do it. Or just reving it on neutral....

Title: Re: MOT - Cracked Headlamp glass
Post by scorpioghia on Jun 12^th, 2006, 12:01am

if you can get your hands on a set of trade plates you could take it on a run failing that book it in a test centre further away because as long as it is booked in you are safe from the law