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New MOT Rules regarding HIDs as confirmed by VOSA
« on: 08 May 2013, 08:46:42 »
As you are probably all aware from my post regarding headlamp washer jets and the fact you cant seem to buy these anywhere. Well I have some good news if your vehicles come factory fitted with self leveling headlamps and has broken or missing washer jets VOSA have confirmed if you remove the headlamp washer system the mot stations are unable to check these and therefore can not be failed. So my advice to you all i you have issues with the washer jets on your headlights remove them before MOT. I thought i would share this with you all.
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Re: New MOT Rules regarding HIDs as confirmed by VOSA
« Reply #1 on: 08 May 2013, 08:48:52 »
I wonder if pipes with missing parts will still mean a fail though?
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Re: New MOT Rules regarding HIDs as confirmed by VOSA
« Reply #2 on: 08 May 2013, 08:54:50 »
They are not allowed to remove parts of your car to check things ad in order to check pipes depending where the jets are located they would have to remove bumper or grille  so my advice to you is pop a gromit in the holes. All VOSA said is if the jets are not there altogether they cant be checked
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Re: New MOT Rules regarding HIDs as confirmed by VOSA
« Reply #3 on: 08 May 2013, 08:56:09 »
Quote from: Jimbob on 08 May 2013, 08:48:52
I wonder if pipes with missing parts will still mean a fail though?
If pipes are disconnected and no water pumping out and the jets have been removed its not a fail
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Re: New MOT Rules regarding HIDs as confirmed by VOSA
« Reply #4 on: 08 May 2013, 18:11:47 »
Whats wrong with fixing the faulty parts  :-\

I've never had trouble getting the parts for PFL, and I'm sure FL are even more common.
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Re: New MOT Rules regarding HIDs as confirmed by VOSA
« Reply #5 on: 08 May 2013, 18:23:54 »
Quote from: TheBoy on 08 May 2013, 18:11:47
Whats wrong with fixing the faulty parts  :-\

I've never had trouble getting the parts for PFL, and I'm sure FL are even more common.
Cant get headlight washer jets they are rare as rocking horse poo
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Re: New MOT Rules regarding HIDs as confirmed by VOSA
« Reply #6 on: 08 May 2013, 18:25:13 »
I may have one....not sure, and not sure which side...
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Re: New MOT Rules regarding HIDs as confirmed by VOSA
« Reply #7 on: 08 May 2013, 18:27:07 »
Quote from: Jimbob on 08 May 2013, 18:25:13
I may have one....not sure, and not sure which side...

we have mini facelift omega and the missing jet is n/s
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Re: New MOT Rules regarding HIDs as confirmed by VOSA
« Reply #8 on: 08 May 2013, 18:28:01 »
Ill see if I can have a check when I get home.
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Re: New MOT Rules regarding HIDs as confirmed by VOSA
« Reply #9 on: 08 May 2013, 18:37:48 »
Any particular reason why F/L washers can`t be mounted on a PFL :-\ :-\
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Re: New MOT Rules regarding HIDs as confirmed by VOSA
« Reply #10 on: 08 May 2013, 18:39:14 »
Quote from: RobG on 08 May 2013, 18:37:48
Any particular reason why F/L washers can`t be mounted on a PFL :-\ :-\
Bumper isn't as gay as the "Rover 800 facelift" style bulbous FL bumpers. Hence the extendable squirters
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Re: New MOT Rules regarding HIDs as confirmed by VOSA
« Reply #11 on: 08 May 2013, 18:42:07 »
I take it they don't check if they actually serve a purpose

nitro (Ken) has had his headlamp washer jets mounted the wrong way round for atleast the last few years I have known him  ;D ;D ;D
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Re: New MOT Rules regarding HIDs as confirmed by VOSA
« Reply #12 on: 08 May 2013, 18:42:32 »
Quote from: TheBoy on 08 May 2013, 18:39:14
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Bumper isn't as gay as the "Rover 800 facelift" style bulbous FL bumpers. Hence the extendable squirters

I see that The Boy is back to 'normal'  ::) ::)
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Re: New MOT Rules regarding HIDs as confirmed by VOSA
« Reply #13 on: 08 May 2013, 18:44:06 »
Quote from: Andy B on 08 May 2013, 18:42:32
Quote from: TheBoy on 08 May 2013, 18:39:14
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Bumper isn't as gay as the "Rover 800 facelift" style bulbous FL bumpers. Hence the extendable squirters

I see that The Boy is back to 'normal'  ::) ::)
What have I done now?
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Re: New MOT Rules regarding HIDs as confirmed by VOSA
« Reply #14 on: 08 May 2013, 18:51:09 »
Quote from: TheBoy on 08 May 2013, 18:44:06
Quote from: Andy B on 08 May 2013, 18:42:32
Quote from: TheBoy on 08 May 2013, 18:39:14
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Bumper isn't as gay as the "Rover 800 facelift" style bulbous FL bumpers. Hence the extendable squirters

I see that The Boy is back to 'normal'  ::) ::)
What have I done now?

Nothing  ;) Just saying that your posts are up to their usual 'gay' standard! You're obviously feeling much better ....  :y :y
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