Electric window not working...MOT fail?

mamabuddah

I've also posted in motoring, but this is Northern Ireland specific...sometimes answers for MOT can be different depending on location.

Nowadays is an electric window not working an automatic MOT fail...the cables have apparently just gone "pop"....

MOT is in Northern Ireland in a few days time...repair time including parts delivery could take up to a fortnight....

Any advice?

KiwiCoop

Have to say that any time I've taken a car through I've never noticed them testing the windows so I doubt it's a requirement especially as it's not a safety issue, just an inconvenience at ticket barriers, IRA roadblocks etc...

ballyblack

At the MOT yesterday, they do not test the electric windows

almillar

The 'new stuff' that they test is basically catching up with the manufacturers. Any warning lights on the dashboard will raise suspicion but that would be an ABS, traction control, emmissions, engine management etc etc type of problem rather than windows.

jenny-wren

My mother has the same problem with her car. Two garages (main dealer and auto electrics garage) have assured her that the electric window will not be tested as part of the MOT test.

maccaz

KiwiCoop wrote: »

Have to say that any time I've taken a car through I've never noticed them testing the windows so I doubt it's a requirement especially as it's not a safety issue, just an inconvenience at ticket barriers, IRA roadblocks etc...

Maybe I should have let this go but...:o

Are you sure it's not a 'fleg' roadblock you mean? :rotfl:

gibbyni

Nope windows are not part of the check, you can see whats listed here http://www.nidirect.gov.uk/index/information-and-services/motoring/owning-a-vehicle/mot.htm

Bigcammy

Though you'd be better arriving with the window open to hand the tester your documents etc I reckon

mamabuddah

Bigcammy wrote: »

Though you'd be better arriving with the window open to hand the tester your documents etc I reckon

good point...lol

Cherryscone

Thanks for that i have 2 not working now

RikM

Um... I actually had the drivers side window *break* (shatter) during an MOT... Didn't fail...