MOT fail?

G_M

Lights. If the bulbs work, does the car pass?

If the glass lamp cover / lense has a hole in it (half inch diameter) would that be an MOT fail?

molerat

Probably, which lamp is it ?
http://www.motinfo.gov.uk/htdocs/m4s01000001.htm

d. are in good condition Note: An effective proprietary repair (e.g. lens repair tape etc.) must be assessed on its merits, considering security, colour, light output and durability.
e. show light of the correct colour

Joe_Horner

It depends on thelight in question.

If it's a front sidelight then it should be ok if there are no sharp edges - clear lens tape can be used to cover it.

If it's a coloured light (indicators / rear sides / brakes) then it'll fail if it shows white light or has sharp edges. Coloured lens tape is available

If it's a headlight it'll fail if the hole upsets the beam pattern or it has sharp edges. Lens tape won't correct a faulty beam pattern

colin79666

Fail probably on the grounds of condition and colour.

G_M

That's what I thought, though owner tells me it passed a year ago....

It's a rear light & does show a bit of white.

marksandsparx

G_M wrote: »

That's what I thought, though owner tells me it passed a year ago....

It's a rear light & does show a bit of white.

I love it when people say "it passed like that last year"......

My answer is always, "you were lucky last year, this year, not so lucky"

:rotfl:

G_M

marksandsparx wrote: »

I love it when people say "it passed like that last year"......

My answer is always, "you were lucky last year, this year, not so lucky"

:rotfl:

Exactly my thought but hence my checking here.

Thanks everyone.