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[omega3000]

Anyone know if dash illumination has to work for the mot 

[tidla]

On trucks yes, so i would imagine the same applies?

[Andy B]

Due to the set up of 'my' MOT station, I'd doubt Mr MOT Tester would be able to tell ...... he'd have to close the roller shutters & kill the main lights to notice.

I'd say no ....... but what do I know 

[tidla]

Due to the set up of 'my' MOT station, I'd doubt Mr MOT Tester would be able to tell ...... he'd have to close the roller shutters & kill the main lights to notice.

I'd say no ....... but what do I know 

A shade less than tunnie.

[Crazycarzowner]

Apparently from March 2012 :-


 The main changes
Electronic parking brake

Electronic parking brake controls are now included and must be present and not inappropriately repaired or modified - repair obviously likely to adversely affect the roadworthiness of the vehicle or modification that has seriously weakened the component.

(The 'inappropriately repaired or modified' check is to be applied to a wide range of systems and components throughout the vehicle.)

The car will fail if an Electronic Parking Brake warning lamp is illuminated to indicate a malfunction.
Electronic Stability Control

Checks of antilock brakes will be extended to include Electronic Stability Control if fitted.  The tester will check for the presence and correct operation of the ESC malfunction warning light together with looking for obviously missing, excessively damaged or inappropriately repaired or modified components and electrical wiring, as well as an ESC switch missing, insecure or faulty.
Warning lights

As well as electronic parking brake and electronic stability control warning lights (where fitted) the MOT test will also include checks for the correct function of the following, where fitted;

    Headlight main beam warning light
    Electronic power steering warning light
    Brake fluid level warning light
    Seat belt pre-tensioner warning light

[dbug]

Apparently from March 2012 :-


 The main changes
Electronic parking brake

Electronic parking brake controls are now included and must be present and not inappropriately repaired or modified - repair obviously likely to adversely affect the roadworthiness of the vehicle or modification that has seriously weakened the component.

(The 'inappropriately repaired or modified' check is to be applied to a wide range of systems and components throughout the vehicle.)

The car will fail if an Electronic Parking Brake warning lamp is illuminated to indicate a malfunction.
Electronic Stability Control

Checks of antilock brakes will be extended to include Electronic Stability Control if fitted.  The tester will check for the presence and correct operation of the ESC malfunction warning light together with looking for obviously missing, excessively damaged or inappropriately repaired or modified components and electrical wiring, as well as an ESC switch missing, insecure or faulty.
Warning lights

As well as electronic parking brake and electronic stability control warning lights (where fitted) the MOT test will also include checks for the correct function of the following, where fitted;

    Headlight main beam warning light
    Electronic power steering warning light
    Brake fluid level warning light
    Seat belt pre-tensioner warning light

But nothing there about dashboard illumination

[Vamps]

Due to the set up of 'my' MOT station, I'd doubt Mr MOT Tester would be able to tell ...... he'd have to close the roller shutters & kill the main lights to notice.

I'd say no ....... but what do I know 

A shade less than tunnie.

  .........

[Andy B]

Due to the set up of 'my' MOT station, I'd doubt Mr MOT Tester would be able to tell ...... he'd have to close the roller shutters & kill the main lights to notice.

I'd say no ....... but what do I know 

A shade less than tunnie.

Gee! Thanks .................   

[tidla]

Some "light" reading for you.

Quick google computer says no,

http://www.motinfo.gov.uk/htdocs/m4i00000001.htm

[b4ndit]

Dash illumination not required for mot only warning lamps must work

[omega3000]

Thanks for all the info chaps  Got to replace a few bulbs in the dash but im up to my neck in other jobs at the minute especially with the angle grinder on suspension items