mot rules for 1942 pickup

[1fcuking]

any of you guys no the rules regarding wot i need to have fitted
to my 1942 ford pickup, for its first mot.
as no wipers no indicators,no handbrake, no horn fitted.
even my local mot tester as no clues.been on gov.com. no joy!
many thanks

[gr88]

often USA dry states dont need wipers

over here you do, and you need washers

rhd headlights

parking light

correct rear brake/lights and a reflector and number plate lamp

its all very easy get kit car stuff

https://www.europaspares.com/
http://www.ukmot.com/your%20mot%20explained.asp

[GKP]

A lot of that is age specific and what was fitted to the car at time of manufacture. (Wipers for instance aren't needed if there's no 'screen etc)

[john2443]

1fking said:

any of you guys no the rules regarding wot i need to have fitted
to my 1942 ford pickup, for its first mot.
as no wipers no indicators,no handbrake, no horn fitted.
even my local mot tester as no clues.been on gov.com. no joy!
many thanks

you need wipers and washers unless the screen opens or removes.

you don't need indicators

I'm 90% sure you need a handbrake and horn.

If your MOT man doesn't know you need to take it somewhere else - it's his f'ing job to know!

Try and find somewhere recommended by other classic users.

Try ukmot.co.uk or something similar to that, can't rememebr the exact URL.

[weeredmetro]

For 1942, you do need indicators, but not hazard flashers:
http://www.ukmot.com/1-5.asp#Text_top

You do need a handbrake, working on at least 2 wheels:
http://www.ukmot.com/3-1.asp#Text_top

You need a horn, although an old fashioned "Awooga" noise rather than a beep is allowed. The horn doesn't have to be electrically operated, so I think a "squeeze bulb" type would be OK as long as it is loud enough.
http://www.ukmot.com/6-2.asp

[Poncho pilot]

You got it Registered as a '42 then?

[1fcuking]

not yet mot first, thanks for your comments guys

Poncho pilot said:

You got it Registered as a '42 then?

[Poncho pilot]

Try here. http://www.motuk.co.uk/manual/contents.htm

Edited by Poncho pilot on Wednesday 1st December 11:53