MOTs... Are they really culling older diesel cars?

db21111

unforeseen wrote: »

Mot does not test items that are not obligatory. Therefore rear wipers and washers should not be tested. It has been argued that if they are fitted then they should be tested but nothing in the MOT covers rear screen or washers. If their were then quite a few vans that have blanked rear door windows will fail as the still have the wipers fitted but disabled..

Sounds like MOT tester needs a refresher course on what they should and should not be testing.

It has a code that is in the MOT list online though? Is that just a guide? You know better than me I imagine

db21111

Mercdriver wrote: »

That's like playing Russian Roulette with all barrels having a bullet in...

It seems arriving at a garage with a to do list for the mechanic is also that. (And yes, the water ran out en route, so why not ask him to do that too. Usually I do it myself)

db21111

Robisere wrote: »

Copy this to your Office programme, print it and keep:


https://www.smmt.co.uk/pass-my-mot/


To make sure I always have w/washer fluid, I buy a bottle of the concentrated fluid and fill 2x 5 litre containers with the right mix of water and fluid. I check W/wash levels regularly and also check all other levels including engine oil, brake fluid, power steering, and coolant. I also check tyres for condition, depth of tread and correct inflation. That is surely what every responsible driver should be doing, is it not?

As above. For the w/wash I carry a 2L bottle. En route the wash ran out and as I was arriving at the mechanics... quite obviously I'd ask him to do it while he's topping up the rest. He agreed, then didn't do it.

I feel like I'm repeating myself, but it's a good reminder

db21111

macman wrote: »

So, rather than top up on arrival at the garage, you submitted it for testing, knowing it would fail?

The mechanic, at a separate place to the MOT, agreed to top up fluids.

db21111

forgotmyname wrote: »

So the whole story is your MOT guy looks at you and thinks gullible and fails it on stuff most MOT guys would put down as an advisory note or just say you may want to replace xx in ### miles/months.

MOT stricter where? Check the CAT and DPF are fitted, similar check for a CAT on petrol cars so where is the issue?

My MOT guy has never seen me. My mechanic seems to be in need of a change of MOT guy. Or at least a holiday to unwind.

And yes, he has a rather large garage and many years of experience, for all the experts on here.

It seems something went wrong and things didn't get done.

On arrival the first day I specifically asked him to top up fluids and fix the brakes. It wasn't done, his hired hand faffed about all day on a CV boot and a brake light (less time of course).

db21111

custardy wrote: »

As has always been the case. a tester will flag/fail items that may have been missed first time or failed between tests.
I remember having it with a MK2 cavalier(not last week!) I got another fail item when it was back in for retest.
This was a garage that did no work and free retests,so no money in it for them.

Ye I fear this. Can't see anything that could come up but let's hope my mechanic is on the ball tomorrow and doesn't let his less than effective current hired hand work on my car.

AdrianC

db21111 wrote: »

It has a code that is in the MOT list online though? Is that just a guide? You know better than me I imagine

3.5a is screenwash.
https://www.mot-testing.service.gov.uk/documents/manuals/class3457/Section-3-Visibility.html#section_3.5


But it's only FRONT screenwash, not rear.

db21111

Jackmydad wrote: »

That's very decent of you, and reassures me no end that I'll no longer be sharing the road with a vehicle with faulty brakes.

Me too :kisses3:

db21111

AdrianC wrote: »

3.5a is screenwash.
https://www.mot-testing.service.gov.uk/documents/manuals/class3457/Section-3-Visibility.html#section_3.5


But it's only FRONT screenwash, not rear.

Ye that's what I thought. Thanks!

Car_54

Robisere wrote: »

Copy this to your Office programme, print it and keep:


https://www.smmt.co.uk/pass-my-mot/


To make sure I always have w/washer fluid, I buy a bottle of the concentrated fluid and fill 2x 5 litre containers with the right mix of water and fluid. I check W/wash levels regularly and also check all other levels including engine oil, brake fluid, power steering, and coolant. I also check tyres for condition, depth of tread and correct inflation. That is surely what every responsible driver should be doing, is it not?

Every car I've had for about the last 30 years has had the washer fluid tucked away somewhere so it can't be checked. One (maybe an Audi A6?) had a warning light, but otherwise not possible.