ABS Warning Light !

[tonyrec]

If your car is fitted with ABS and the Warning Light on the dashboard illuminates,....is there an Offence?

[rospa]

No

[cptsideways]

The brakes still work, just no ABS obviously, however if the red brake light came on then maybe??

[rus wood]

It depends - some ABS lights come on when the ABS starts to operate. So it could be that you have just run over a Cow-Pat whilst braking - even if you had noticed the hazard and braked early and safely to compensate. On the other hand if the light illuminates fully under normal conditions, this implies a problem with the ABS system. It could indicate faulty brakes but really only indicates a faulty ABS system. A car should not pass an MOT with an ABS light lit so it probably is classed as an unroadworthy car.
If (say) a Fiesta fitted with optional ABS had the light illuminated would it show that the brakes were now any less efficient than a standard Fiesta?

Russ

[tonyrec]

Are you all sure?

[DennisTheMenace]

Its an MOT failiure so i would say nope the car is not legal

[tonyrec]

Any part of a Braking System that is defective!

[cptsideways]

So how does that work if your car passed an mot with undersize brake discs?, (re thread last week crossed this)

And yes it's very very possible about 1/10 cars have undersize brake discs in the UK NOW!

[tonyrec]

tonyrec said:

Any part of a Braking System that is defective!

As above really......if its in anyway defective then its contrary to Reg 18 (Con and Use Regs) 1986 and of course good old Sec 41A RTA 1988.

Fail to maintian Braking system.

[oggs]

tonyrec said:

tonyrec said: Any part of a Braking System that is defective! As above really......if its in anyway defective then its contrary to Reg 18 (Con and Use Regs) 1986 and of course good old Sec 41A RTA 1988. Fail to maintian Braking system.

What are you doing on here???? haven't you things to do....

[tonyrec]

lol.....back from the Hospital now. What else is a Dad supposed to do before heading off to bed? lol

[Pies]

More info required i think

[tonyrec]

No pics to show.....sadly

[Pies]

How mum, baby etc

[cptsideways]

Tony would you like to point this out to the MOT inspectorate?, seriously. I have been in dicussion with them over this exact subject.

Seriously 1/10 is extimated to be undersize according to my local mot stations.

This is the sort of thing that would /could make headline news, sod safety cameras lets have safe cars to start with please.

MOT inspectorate said said:

Unfortunately there is not a minimum thickness requirement for brake discs as part of the MOT, only that the disc is not excessively scored, pitted or worn. You should also be aware that this judgement must be made without removing the wheels or dismantling of any type. I would advise you to contact your local Trading Standards office regarding the sale of the vehicle if you feel that it was sold in a dangerous condition.

>> Edited by cptsideways on Sunday 18th April 22:11

[oggs]

tonyrec said:

lol.....back from the Hospital now. What else is a Dad supposed to do before heading off to bed? lol

Dont plan on any sleep for the next few years....

[tonyrec]

Declan....

Im very very friendly with the guys from the VI and i will put your question to them as soon as im back at work.

[tonyrec]

oggs said:

tonyrec said: lol.....back from the Hospital now. What else is a Dad supposed to do before heading off to bed? lol Dont plan on any sleep for the next few years....

Dont laugh...hes already said that he wants a ride in your car,lol

[oggs]

All Ph'ers are welcome for a spin....
I'll get him in a TVR before his ole man does...lol

[tonyrec]

oggs said:

All Ph'ers are welcome for a spin.... I'll get him in a TVR before his ole man does...lol

Ouch!