MOT Misconceptions. England, Scotland and Wales, also NI :-)

[Chrisdut]

After reading a few threads recently I'd thought i'd start a thread that might help to confirm or correct peoples possible misconceptions and misunderstandings of the new mot rules that are in place

Straight from the mot manual

http://www.transportoffice.gov.uk/crt/d ... guides.htm

HID/LED headlight bulbs do not need to have headlight auto leveling system or headlight washing system fitted

Information

Vehicles equipped with High Intensity Discharge (HID) or LED dipped beam headlamps may be fitted with headlamp washers and a suspension or headlamp self levelling system.

Where such systems are fitted, they must work; however, it is accepted that it may not be possible to readily determine the functioning of self levelling systems. In such cases, the benefit of the doubt must be given.

Headlamp washers may work in conjunction with the windscreen washers (when the dipped beam headlamps are switched on) or by a separate switch.

HID lamps may be identified by:
· taking a few seconds to reach full intensity
· having a bluish tinge to the light
· having an igniter module/inverter behind the headlamp
· having ‘DCR’ marked on the headlamp lens. HID headlamps use high voltage and extra care should be taken when inspecting these items.

Methods of Inspection

Where HID or LED dipped beam headlamps are fitted, switch on the headlamps and check the operation of any headlamp levelling and cleaning devices fitted.

Reasons for Rejection

A headlamp levelling or cleaning device inoperative or otherwise obviously defective.

As you can see no where does it say they HAVE TO BE or MUST be fitted