How strict are local MOT centres on the new xenon washer law?

[Ashton]

Currently don't have washers on the front of the s2000 headlights, wondering if some centres are more lenient than others for a car with 100% on everything else? Newry/Lisburn/Portadown??

 

[davecoupe]

My s14 got failed in newbuildings and everything was dead on if it's any help...

 

[Aidan316i]

My s14 got failed in newbuildings and everything was dead on if it's any help...

Newbuildings dont like passing cars from mine and a few others experience

 

[richie_mck]

My scooby went through new buildings at the end of july just before I sold it with a temporary headlight washer bodge joined into the windscreen washers. You can see the pipe under the gaffer tape

 

[Nicky]

They are a requirement. The car needs them. If they aren't in place, it will fail.

It really is that simple.

 

[Broomy]

Ards MOT centre are about as leniant as Sadam Hussain

 

[miniator]

Larne would let a horse and cart pass lol!!

 

[NI_Volvo_Nut]

Its the law, END OF

 

[tomah]

I can't say if they'll pass you, but I CAN say that Newry are MUCH more lenient than Portadown.

If you want to try, you're best bet is there.

 

[Jason]

I'd no bother in Coleraine

 

[dddrrift]

mine passed in June and a mate passed in his dc2 on saturday there with the washer bodge... seems to be ticking the box so far

 

[Karlos Da Jackle]

My scooby went through new buildings at the end of july just before I sold it with a temporary headlight washer bodge joined into the windscreen washers. You can see the pipe under the gaffer tape

Someone else on here done something similar. I remember the pc they posted,lol. Jets just gaffer taped onto the front bumper.

 

[shifter]

i went through on saturday.......i just ran a wee tee piece from the windscreen washers...then i pipe to either side of the bumper with washerjets on it...duck taped them facing the headlights.........tester got the mot center bossman out for a look he said its not ideal but it works.....that was at mullusk...

 

[dddrrift]

^^^ it was me posted the pics of the washer bodge ^^^ shifter im guessing is you Ross?lol

 

[Cooper]

We should likely have post your headlamp washers thread. Some are hilarious.

Ran the accord through the test a few weeks back and it has factory washers and of course they decided not to work. Finally got a squirt after several pulls of the stalk(!)

 

[Broomy]

Finally got a squirt after several pulls of the stalk(!)

Mel was having pump pump squirt problems also

 

[Mel]

Mel was having pump pump squirt problems also

Ha v funny,wondered why I was tagged in this!!

 

[Kerzo]

Does this also apply to motorcycles per chance?

 

[stevieturbo]

Does this also apply to motorcycles per chance?

Now that would be funny...Given how stupid they are it wouldnt surprise me !

 

[RComms]

I can't say if they'll pass you, but I CAN say that Newry are MUCH more lenient than Portadown.

If you want to try, you're best bet is there.

I concur.... although, i have to say that the Alfa went through portadown a couple of weeks ago, and the only thing wrong was the washers for the xenons wheren't working. The guy gave me a couple of hours to go and get it sorted. Was a blown fuse, so fair play to him.

 

[Hel]

Does this also apply to motorcycles per chance?

The new rules only applied to cars

 

[Ashton]

Thanks for the helpful posts on here, another years MOT.

 

[nobby]

afaik, if you are able to do a decent DIY job and create a headlight wash kit and it is able to put water on your lens then you will pass.

 

[VintyGti]

Lucky for me the guy missed it Mine is a relay issue have to get it sorted for next year

 

[Nicky]

Would you not just get it fixed anyway, considering you know what the problem is?

My concern would be what else you overlook until test time...