jacko
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| posted on 17/3/15 at 07:31 PM |
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Tax disc holder
As we don't have tax disc's any more if you leave the holder in your windscreen will it fail the mot as cars do for having stickers and
after market sun visors
Jacko
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gremlin1234
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| posted on 17/3/15 at 07:41 PM |
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yes it should fail, unless its outside the swept area of the wipers
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Slimy38
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| posted on 17/3/15 at 07:54 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by gremlin1234
yes it should fail, unless its outside the swept area of the wipers
I just wish it would cover satnavs, I have seen some shocking placements just so they can see which way to go.
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obfripper
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| posted on 17/3/15 at 09:09 PM |
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It does still pass at the moment, until a special notice is issued to remove from acceptable list.
I did query this while doing my refresher course a couple months ago.
The sat nav however is a fail, along with the dice/air fresheners etc, but most people seem to put them back after the mot, seeing where they're
going is only a secondary concern!
Dave
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SteveWalker
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| posted on 17/3/15 at 09:48 PM |
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I understand the reasons for the rules, but in practice they are a one size fits all - literally!
My wife could place the satnav in the swept area, towards the top of the screen and due to her small stature, she'd be looking right under it
with no obstruction of vision; similarly, if I were to place it right in front of me, but at the bottom of the screen, I'd be looking right over
it! Both would of course be MOT fails. Neither of us use these positions anyway.
The "Car MOT Manual 2012" states "’Official’ stickers that are not readily removable, such as vehicle licences, parking and access
permits, are only a reason for rejection if they seriously restrict the driver’s view. ’Official’ stickers should be taken to be any sticker that is
used in connection with ’road enforcement’, ’ security’ or ’crime prevention’ matters. These include: Disabled Persons Badges-permits, Parking
Permits, Licences and Vehicle Anti-Theft Scheme stickers issued by a Police Authority." So having a parking permit in the old tax disk holder
should presumably be ok.
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