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Well I took my griff to have it's MOT.
She failed
The hazard light was intermittent and windscreen washer was not working. The emissions are always sorted with the screw driver prior to test..
So the lovely Colin fixed the hazards and stopped my wipers sucking fluid from the outside and trying to fill the washer bottle, this was done by swapping the wires over
So at the end of this little rambling post, I would like to say a big thank you to Colin Apps in Wellington @ TVRsSW.
It was great to see you again and thanks for your help today.
I would also like to say a hi and say how nice it was to chat to two of the customers there,the gentleman from Southwest Sport-scars and the lucky man with the gorgeous Sagaris. Guys you made my day.
Thanks to all.
Marc
She failed
The hazard light was intermittent and windscreen washer was not working. The emissions are always sorted with the screw driver prior to test..
So the lovely Colin fixed the hazards and stopped my wipers sucking fluid from the outside and trying to fill the washer bottle, this was done by swapping the wires over
So at the end of this little rambling post, I would like to say a big thank you to Colin Apps in Wellington @ TVRsSW.
It was great to see you again and thanks for your help today.
I would also like to say a hi and say how nice it was to chat to two of the customers there,the gentleman from Southwest Sport-scars and the lucky man with the gorgeous Sagaris. Guys you made my day.
Thanks to all.
Marc
Veg said:
MIne fialed today due to......................no number plate light and you can't have honeycomb number plates. Pointed out the error of their ways!
Its funny how MOT station vary! Mine wasn't worried about no light for the No. Plate, as he thought that was the design. I then went on to explain that it is back lit, and of course the backlit plates look a little like honeycomb plates. All in all not worried, I then demonstrated the light and we moved on. It always pays though to check all lights, washers etc before taking the car in! Regards, PeteVeg said:
MIne fialed today due to......................no number plate light and you can't have honeycomb number plates. Pointed out the error of their ways!
Mine failed too on Monday, for no number plate light - because he couldn't see it in the near daylight of the workshop! They were not prepared to allow me to demonstrate that the lights do work, so now I'm having to 'improve' the lighting even though it has always been acceptable for the last 16 years.Managed to convince them that honeycomb background plates are legal on pre Sept 2001 cars, as documented in The MOT Inspection Manual section 6.3.3.
Edited by DarkMatter on Wednesday 13th June 13:30
DarkMatter said:
Mine failed too on Monday, for no number plate light - because he couldn't see it in the near daylight of the workshop! They were not prepared to allow me to demonstrate that the lights do work, so now I'm having to 'improve' the lighting even though it has always been acceptable for the last 16 years.
Managed to convince them that honeycomb background plates are legal on pre Sept 2001 cars, as documented in The MOT Inspection Manual section 6.3.3.
Hi DarkMatter, what I did when replacing the rear number plate (previous owner fitted just ordinary plate, almost zero light transmission) was to a) put some reflective metal sticky backed tape on the back of the recess behind the plate, b) replace the two feeble festoon bulbs with hi intensity LED types. Those along with th enew backlit plate really improved things. But as I said above, my MOT station (in March) was not too fussed. Hope that is helpful, PeteManaged to convince them that honeycomb background plates are legal on pre Sept 2001 cars, as documented in The MOT Inspection Manual section 6.3.3.
Edited by DarkMatter on Wednesday 13th June 13:30
PeteGriff said:
what I did .... was to a) put some reflective metal sticky backed tape on the back of the recess behind the plate, b) replace the two feeble festoon bulbs with hi intensity LED types.
Hi Pete, that's exactly what I did today and it's definitely a big improvement.Andrew.
BliarOut said:
What I do is explain that's how they were when they passed type approval 
I normally open the boot and show the tester it's working as designed.
That works well when they want to listen. I normally open the boot and show the tester it's working as designed.On this occasion I felt that the tester was keen to log a fail because I was kept in the waiting area while the test was done and they could easily have come and discussed the 'problem' with me. In their defence though, when I removed the number plate, I was surprised how much dirt there was on the back of the plate and over the lamps.
Hi Guys,
I've been wondering if a dull reflector (rusty) is a fail and in doing so found this helpful little site
http://www.ukmot.com/1-2.asp#Text_top
Always handy to know exactly what's involved.
I've been wondering if a dull reflector (rusty) is a fail and in doing so found this helpful little site
http://www.ukmot.com/1-2.asp#Text_top
Always handy to know exactly what's involved.
DarkMatter said:
BliarOut said:
What I do is explain that's how they were when they passed type approval I normally open the boot and show the tester it's working as designed.
That works well when they want to listen. I normally open the boot and show the tester it's working as designed.On this occasion I felt that the tester was keen to log a fail because I was kept in the waiting area while the test was done and they could easily have come and discussed the 'problem' with me. In their defence though, when I removed the number plate, I was surprised how much dirt there was on the back of the plate and over the lamps.
BliarOut said:
I always walk round the car with them where mine goes, gives me a good chance to look underneath too
They used to let me do that but 'Health and Safety' means they now will not let customers stay in the work area, sounds like I need to find a new MOT tester for next year.BliarOut said:
Mine's pretty cool about letting me hover around, besides, they don't know how to operate most of it...
DarkMatter said:
I guessed that a fail might be on the cards when I saw the tester struggling to find a 'handle' to open the car to get in, setting off the alarm when trying to unlock it, and reaching out of the window to press the door knob to get out. He did well to fathom out the light switches himself though.
Hi DM, that is why I use a known friendly test station and walk round assisting the tester (I even sat in and rev'd the engine for emissions and turned lights on/off), Rgds, PetePeteGriff said:
Hi DM, that is why I use a known friendly test station and walk round assisting the tester (I even sat in and rev'd the engine for emissions and turned lights on/off), Rgds, Pete
Hi Pete,I've been going to this garage with my TVR for about 5 years, however there has been a recent change of staff...
I need to find out where tester who understood TVRs has gone
DM
Marc
Sorry - havent had chance to check PH recently. Glad to be of help and that it became a 'while you wait' social gathering.
Hoping to have another Open Day as a charity fund raiser in September so watch the website for details. If its anything like the last one then it'll be a great social occasion and chance for me to chat rather than work!
Sorry - havent had chance to check PH recently. Glad to be of help and that it became a 'while you wait' social gathering.
Hoping to have another Open Day as a charity fund raiser in September so watch the website for details. If its anything like the last one then it'll be a great social occasion and chance for me to chat rather than work!
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