quick MOT question

wijcc · 13 Jan 2010 at 14:18

Hi guys,

Would a cracked bumper (the plastic shell of bumper) and a dented wing make a car fail its MOT?
Thanks in advance guys

SilverTongue · 13 Jan 2010 at 14:20

if the bumper has sharp edges that could cause injury then yes, dented wing same really

wijcc · 13 Jan 2010 at 14:29

thanks mate

Lopéz · 13 Jan 2010 at 17:34

Just tape over it in case.

wijcc · 13 Jan 2010 at 17:40

thanks lopez

Lopéz · 13 Jan 2010 at 18:04

Failed:

Passed:

wijcc · 13 Jan 2010 at 18:12

thanks that was a very helpful pic

Howard · 13 Jan 2010 at 18:23

wijcc · 13 Jan 2010 at 19:30

one other question.. is a missing/broken wheel arch trim a MOT failure item/action?
I will replace the bumper, wing and wheel arch trim when i get the parts.. need to get the MOT sorted asap for insurance

helpimcrap · 13 Jan 2010 at 19:33

careful lopez - with work like that you may find yourself repairing cars for mot's full time lol.

Lopéz · 13 Jan 2010 at 19:37

You wanna see the arches I "reconstructed" for my mate's AE86 road rally car. Lasted all night they did!

Gilbretto · 14 Jan 2010 at 17:17

Another MOT question.

One of my Rear number plate lights (i have 2) has blown. Would this cause a fail?

snowdog · 14 Jan 2010 at 17:46

Yes. ( unless UK regulations are different, but all lightning fitted on the car should also be in working order).
But such a set of bulbs costs 2 ( euros here, so quids there I'd imagine) at most at a service station, it's also a easy job to replace.

edit:

The next lamps that work in conjunction with the side/position lamps are the registration plate lights. The requirements for these are straight forward and must be:

•Fitted
•Secure
•Working
•Correctly positioned
•Not flicker when tapped
•Not show a white light to the rear

lawz · 14 Jan 2010 at 17:50

Ah, so thats why I see so many cars around recently with tape all over the bumpers

Snowdog is right, it will fail on the lights. Comes down to the number plate not being visible at night because of the blown light. Usually 2 min job to replace them though

Lopéz · 14 Jan 2010 at 17:51

Gilbretto said:
Another MOT question.

One of my Rear number plate lights (i have 2) has blown. Would this cause a fail?

Yes, they all have to work.

Gilbretto · 14 Jan 2010 at 17:52

snowdog said:
Yes. ( unless UK regulations are different, but all lightning fitted on the car should also be in working order).
But such a set of bulbs costs 2 ( euros here, so quids there I'd imagine) at most at a service stations, also easy job to replace.

edit:

Not on my Celica. It's a pain! I'll have to sort that before my MOT at the end of the month.