NI_Volvo_Nut
RMS Regular
Construction and use says it has to have them, so it has to have them, should've have passed SVA if they don't tbhThis will be an interesting one for some cars (like the 98 spec jap Integras) where they dont come with self levellers or a cleaning device Or do they get a by-ball being like that from factory?
Certainly all sounds like a complete pain in the rectum, but probably does just sound worse than it is...
I appreciate the need for safety, and agree all cars should be road leagl and operating correctly.
But bloody hell. soon be time to start buying a new car every 4 years,lol.
And as mentioned above if the do-nuts behind the wheel were giving as strict of testing, the roads would be far safer.
Catch a grip ffs, this is basic servicing stuff, anything out side that is illegal mods
MIL - Malfunction Indicator LightApologies for what may be a stupid question.. MIL ? what does this mean.
Tyre pressure monitoring systems, I have this installed on my car, however have aftermarket wheels fitted, so didnt get the sensors swapped from the standard wheels, the dash light is on, so obviously removing the bulb would be the best bet probably?
How can they check the Tyre pressure monitoring system?
Also, what is the craic with a sun strip to legal level on the glass (The wee A with an arrow beside it ) Doesnt come back sun visor at all, rather pointles maybe in some peoples opinions. (Again i know the sun strip is a grey area and i dont want to open a can of worms everywhere!)
Tyre pressure monitor systems if fitted have to work, I don't know the ins and outs yet
Sunstrip will remain the same, not inside the wiper sweep
The law was changed recently (god knows why) to allow goods vehicles to have tinted side windows, I think it was a loop holeWhat does this refer to goods vehicles only? And what does it mean?
Valid on the day of the test! States it on the cert, take a read though the testers manual, its a minimum standard test, you'll get your eyes opened!You would think so, but it's rarely the case. I bought a car recently which was test a week prior. Handbrake didn't work. Rear subframe bushes were obliterated. Holes in the sills. Bottom arm bush in the front was hanging out of it. Track rod ends in both sides were funked. Spare tire was down to the canvas. Horn didn't work. Brake lights were blown and only the 3rd brake light on the spoiler worked. There was other small things, but they all added up to 1 big ball ache.
The car was bought real cheap though, and anything I felt it needed straight away, it got, but it just shows that an MOT cert means very little to a cars actual condition and that a car shouldn't be bought on the strength of it unless your willing to work on it...