mads
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| posted on 24/1/10 at 06:48 PM |
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rear wiper arm broken - MOT fail?
dear all,
got my MOT tomorrow and the rea wiper arm snapped in my hand a couple of weeks a go. I am still waiting to find one on eBay at a reasonable price but
will it fail MOT tomorrow?
tried superglueing it on but no joy.
thanking you all in advance 
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martin1973
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| posted on 24/1/10 at 06:53 PM |
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dont think that comes into the mot
as long as u have two exturnal mirrors
remove the wiper arm altogether.
if its not there it cant be tested
martin
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BenB
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| posted on 24/1/10 at 06:54 PM |
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Yup, I'd remove the wiper arm completely. Some cars don't have rear wipers so you can't fail for not having one unless you have and
it's broke...
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tomprescott
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| posted on 24/1/10 at 06:57 PM |
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Ditto, there are loads of things that you'll fail for if its there and not working but pass if you don't have it.
For example on motorbikes, an indicator system that doesn't work is a fail but if you don't have an indicator system it's a pass!
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rusty nuts
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| posted on 24/1/10 at 07:05 PM |
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It may fail due to sharp edges but apart from that it won't
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jacko
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| posted on 24/1/10 at 07:10 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by mads
dear all,
got my MOT tomorrow and the rea wiper arm snapped in my hand a couple of weeks a go. I am still waiting to find one on eBay at a reasonable price but
will it fail MOT tomorrow?
tried superglueing it on but no joy.
thanking you all in advance
What's the arm made off GOLD how much is a new one from a motor factors?
what make of car is it
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mads
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| posted on 24/1/10 at 07:11 PM |
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well, most of the arm isnt there. It snapped right near where the motor is. I think it might fail on the sharp edge though... doh! Wont have time
tonight to remove it. What if they fail me and then I remove it for retest?
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Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in
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mads
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| posted on 24/1/10 at 07:13 PM |
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Dont know cost from motor factor as not had chance to get one. They are probably only about £10-15 from scrappie but need to get to one who has
one.
Its VW Golf Mk3.
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skinned knuckles
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| posted on 24/1/10 at 08:49 PM |
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no requirement for a wiper arm in the MOT but a bit like the spare tyre rule, if it is there it has to be good. just remove entirely for now.
A man isn't complete until he's married, then he's finished
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mads
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| posted on 25/1/10 at 10:36 PM |
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well, got told that the arm doesnt matter with regards to MOT but corroded brake pipes and hoses, close to limit near-side tyre and rear suspension
does! £350!! 
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