SRS light on at MOT time

[6fire]

Did the rules come into force to stop cars being MOTd with many and various warning lights showing?

Shed MOT is booked for Friday and the airbag light has come on. Code reader says airbag module fault and although it clears the code it only stays clear for 5 minutes or so - not long enough to get through the test.

Brilliant timing...

Edited by 6fire on Wednesday 5th September 16:28

[6fire]

Anyone have an idea when the legislation does kick in?

[6fire]

TheEnd said:

The amazing bit is you can remove the bulb, so there is no evidence of a fault, and the car will pass.

I once removed the dashboard from a modern(ish) car to repair a fault. Never again, I'd rather replace the airbag module under the seat than do that again just to take the bulb out!

[6fire]

LuS1fer said:

'm sure I read they were going to use discretion until 1st September. If so, your bad luck is continuing. Ring a few MOT Stations and ask.

My usual MOT man is the epitome of discretion. He MOTs all my old sheds and 'classics' so he must be used to me.
With a bit of luck he'll let it go then.

[6fire]

Well that changes everything. The dashboard may have to come apart after all!