Windscreen Wiper / Washers legal requirement to fit?

[sherbertdip]

I've searched for the answer as to whether there is a legal requirement to have windscreen wipers and washers fitted if a windscreen is fitted.

I can only find details regarding them being in good condition/working to pass MOT.

I ask as I've got a kit car with an aeroscreen but would like to fit a full windscreen, however retro-fitting wipers/ washers is going to be difficult.

I'm really looking for an informed answer from MOT testers, not in depth discussions as to why I'm asking.

Ta

[sherbertdip]

Many thanks for a speedy and informative reply. I was aware of the Road Vehicle Construction and Use Legislation, it is part and parcel of passing the IVA, i just wondered if it was also a requirement for an MOT, it probably is, but there are some instances where items are required for IVA yet are not part of MOT.

ETA: IVA can also be very subjective - as in depends upon tester as to what is ok or not.

Edited by sherbertdip on Wednesday 13th January 13:46

[sherbertdip]

marshalla said:

MOT tester's manual : https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploa...

Section 8.2 is the relevant one.

There must be some way of giving the driver an unimpeded view if there is a windscreen fitted. It doesn't have to be wipers & washers.

Now that is what i was looking for, brilliant - thanks.

Looks like scuttle off, drilling and wiring shall commence!

[sherbertdip]

Lateral thinking - i like that!

[sherbertdip]

over_the_hill said:

Or fit something interchangeable so you can put a screen on most of the time but swap it for the aero-screen come test time.

Indeed that is one option and others have done the same albeit it having a spare scuttle with windscreen or aeroscreens fitted.

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starf said:

Is it a requirement to have a windscreen at all?

ETA - Meaning could you have it MOTed without a windscreen, then fit it afterwards.

No it isn't, a lot of builders have their cars IVA'd with aeroscreens then fit windscreens afterwards, this is partly why I aimed my question at MOTs.

Another trick is to fit an IVA compliant steering wheel then take it off and put a non-padded wheel on, there are lots of things that are a requirement to pass IVA but not tested afterwards, that is a whole discussion topic as the leagalities of such things.