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A1 - 5/12/08 at 12:44 PM

do you need one for sva or mot? or do you need that foamy stuff?

Mr Whippy - 5/12/08 at 12:47 PM

no for both

I always take spare wheels out for MOTs as then that way I can't fail on it

[Edited on 5/12/08 by Mr Whippy]

omega0684 - 5/12/08 at 12:50 PM

DAM YOU Whippy your so quick ! up to nothing at work again today?

Mr Whippy - 5/12/08 at 12:57 PM

quote:
Originally posted by omega0684
DAM YOU Whippy your so quick ! up to nothing at work again today?


what do you mean? It took me 3 minutes to reply to that one cos I was making my coffee...can't work anyway as I have several large boxes in the way

[Edited on 5/12/08 by Mr Whippy]

adithorp - 5/12/08 at 01:05 PM

Spare tyre is not part of SVA or MOT nor is there any legal requirement to carry one.

quote:
Originally posted by Mr Whippy
no for both

I always take spare wheels out for MOTs as then that way I can't fail on it

[Edited on 5/12/08 by Mr Whippy]


Why take it out? It's not part of the test. The only way you could get a fail would be if it was slung under the car and the carrier wasn't secure.

adrian

Mr Whippy - 5/12/08 at 01:22 PM

quote:
Originally posted by adithorp
Spare tyre is not part of SVA or MOT nor is there any legal requirement to carry one.

quote:
Originally posted by Mr Whippy
no for both

I always take spare wheels out for MOTs as then that way I can't fail on it

[Edited on 5/12/08 by Mr Whippy]


Why take it out? It's not part of the test. The only way you could get a fail would be if it was slung under the car and the carrier wasn't secure.

adrian


Just looked it up on the web, appears you are correct

dinosaurjuice - 5/12/08 at 01:22 PM

i was under the impression if a spare wheel was present and not legal i.e. insufficent tread, the car would fail. because in the event of a puncture its likely the owner will use it.

i might be wrong.... but thats what 'i heard'

will

edit: ive heard wrong!

[Edited on 5/12/08 by dinosaurjuice]

Mr Whippy - 5/12/08 at 01:24 PM

quote:
Originally posted by dinosaurjuice
i was under the impression if a spare wheel was present and not legal i.e. insufficent tread, the car would fail. because in the event of a puncture its likely the owner will use it.

i might be wrong.... but thats what 'i heard'

will

edit: ive heard wrong!

[Edited on 5/12/08 by dinosaurjuice]


so was I but this, taken off the Mot web site -

Tyre condition
A failure with respect to tyre wear will result where:-
The grooves of the tread pattern are not at least 1.6mm throughout a continuous band comprising:
• Central 3/4 of the breadth of tread
• Entire outer circumference of the tyre.

Tyres must be correctly matched with regard to:
• Type
• Size
• Structure
• Location on the vehicle with respect to the axles.

Also examined:
• General condition of tyre
• Condition of valve

Tyres fail if they have serious cuts, bulges or other damage. The wear on the tyre is checked with a tyre tread depth gauge to ensure compliance. The tyres are examined to ensure that there is no fouling with any part of the vehicle.

More.. | Top of Page

Note: The condition of the spare tyre is not part of the MOT.

Wheel condition
Inspection to reveal:
• Damage
• Distortion
• Cracks
• Distorted bead rims
• How securely attached to the vehicle
• No wheel-nuts or studs missing

An externally fitted spare wheel or spare wheel carrier must not be so insecure that it is likely to fall off

Humbug - 5/12/08 at 01:39 PM

Slightly O/T but although I have got a spare wheel I don't have it on my car because I have no carrier (!)... I do carry a can of foam, which I needed to use a couple of weeks ago. It did the trick and I was able to get the tyre repaired the next day

mistergrumpy - 5/12/08 at 01:43 PM

Can you repair tyres that've been filled with foam? I thought it just clags everything up and the tyre had to be chucked.

Vindi_andy - 5/12/08 at 01:51 PM

AFAIKR the spare in an unroadworthy condition is not a fail but will be noted as an advisory.

Stantman - 5/12/08 at 03:13 PM

Honda accord estate, No spare tyre supplied, just a compressor and a can of foam. So assume that its not required for MOT or I will have to have a chat with Honda. Yes thats the end of the tyre, its not repairable after foam used according to my local tyre place.

Humbug - 6/12/08 at 11:22 AM

Well, I took my tyre round to the tyre place and thay asked how long the foam had been in there. When I said 1 day they went ahead and did the repair... maybe after a certain time it sets too hard to be washed out?

...or are "foam" and Tyreweld different things?

In any case, they repaired my tyre in the normal way and so far so good

rusty nuts - 6/12/08 at 01:31 PM

As already stated an illegal spare is not part of an MOT test just an advise BUT if you are stopped by the police you can be prosecuted . IIRC the charge would be intent to use an illegal tyre? PS if the tyre is flat you cannot be done.

[Edited on 6/12/08 by rusty nuts]

mad-butcher - 7/12/08 at 08:33 PM

Just nit picking
"isnt it only an offence if the tyre is being used "on" the vehicle otherwise it would be on hell of a fine for those 35 tonne wagons that collect scrap tyres?"

Tony