MOT requirements 2015

stevewilliams

stevewilliams

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Hi, my 1973 p6 3500 recently failed its MOT on numerous points, one being that the rear fog lamp did not work. On closer inspection of the light, it appears not to be wired up at all, I can find no relevant connections/wires leading to it. It passed its last MOT like this I'm assuming, although I didn't own it then. Then again I'm beginning to think that the last MOT was dodgy, or the tester was blind.

Does a car of this age need to have a rear fog light? If I take it off for the MOT will it pass?
 
My car is 1974 and has no rear fog lights. It has never been a problem. I suspect it's a case of not required but, if fitted, must be working. Take them off and you should have no problem.
 
Hi, that's what I thought. Just checked MOT rules and says need to be fitted on cars first used on or after 1st April 1980. I'll fit after as I have an MOT deadline to meet after a three week resto on the car. :D

Cheers,
 
As Andy said ,if it is fitted ,it has to be working ,I had a smilar problem with my front fog lamps a few years ago ,one was not working ,I just removed them for the MOT ,which the car passed :) ,I then refitted the lamps ,and both worked :roll: :LOL:

They do not have to be fitted by law ,I think only post 1980 cars have to have them fitted ,but I am not sure .
 
Hi, yes, the rules imply that cars post 1st April 1980 need them fitted. i'll take the light off and once past have a go at wiring one in....? got a brand new old stock item to fir but not very good at auto electrics :cry:
 
I guess it depends on the tester. My front Cibie spot/fog lamps aren't wired up and I've never had a problem getting an MOT. I do have a classic friendly garage to take the car to though :wink:

Dave
 
Dave3066 said:
I guess it depends on the tester. My front Cibie spot/fog lamps aren't wired up and I've never had a problem getting an MOT. I do have a classic friendly garage to take the car to though :wink:

Dave
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Nah, you just have a competent tester! It's all in the manual. Front fogs aren't tested so they don't have to work, even if fitted.

"Must work if fitted" is not blanket. It applies to hazard lights and brake lights, but you can't (or rather, shouldn't!) fail for having non-functional reversing lights, auxiliary driving lights etc.
 
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