Question for the MoT experts

Richard Brookman · 2003-12-15T17:59:21+00:00

Having got Tiggrr running as it should, I want to be able to use it(occasionally, in summer) on the road and although it has a current MoTcertificate, I feel it would be wise/necessary to get it tested again. Myquestion to all the MoT experts out there is: what is the minimum necessaryto get a vehicle legally roadworthy?Having read the MoT website ( I am quoting it in my sleep, my understanding is as follows:Apart from being in a generally sound mechanical condition (bodywork,suspension, brakes, seat belts, emissions etc.) which I will assume are OKuntil told otherwise (!) there are only a small number of additionalrequirements:parking brakerear reflectorsrear-view mirrors as specified (one driver's side, one interior or nearside)number plateshorn, ander...that's it. No "position lights" (ie sidelights) are necessary if thevehicle is not used at night or in conditions of reduced visibility (and thecertificate is endorsed to this effect). If there are no position lights,the vehicle does not need headlights, indicators, number plate lights,hazard lights or brakelights (although I'll be fitting brakelights anyway).The exhaust must not leak, but the silencer only has to make sure that thenoise is not "unreasonable". (Depends a lot on whether the tester likes agood V8 "bark".)Wipers and washers not needed if the vehicle is fitted with "some othermeans of providing the driver with a view of the road". I assume that amesh screen falls into this category. There are rules for the condition ofthe windscreen (including opening windscreens) but nothing to say a vehiclehas to have one.Speedometer is not mentioned anywhere, although I'll be refitting it.So that's it then. Or is it? It's got a handbrake, horn, number plates andreflectors, and it'll have mirrors next week. It CAN'T be that simple,surely?Anyone help?

Dec 15, 2003 21 Replies

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Andy.Smalley 22 years ago

Sorry also meant to add the manual add "original design characteristics are to be accepted" so the (early )series ones with a single wiper are ok but you can't take one off and expect it to pass

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