donut Posted May 16, 2002 Share Posted May 16, 2002 I intend to fit an aircraft-style on/off ignition switch to go with the Caterham button-starter but when I phoned Demon Thieves to order they mentioned that the car would then fail the MOT..?! (:/) Does anyone have the above config fitted and have had a successfull MOT? I don't want to cut the dashboard and fit the switch if I can't use it. Any advice much appreciated. Thanks Martin Reynolds C7 MPR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bricol Posted May 16, 2002 Share Posted May 16, 2002 I'm no expert, but I cannot see why it would fail the MOT - maybe SVA? Might be to do with anti-theft but never known that tested in an MOT. Maybe talk to your MOT man? Bri Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevefoster Posted May 16, 2002 Share Posted May 16, 2002 My MOT man lets me pedal and do all the switches. I just sit there as he chats about how wonderful a car it is and how easy it is so see all the vital bits and how well maintained it is..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Posted May 16, 2002 Share Posted May 16, 2002 i would not fail it if i done the test and cant find it in my book fredid=blue> eek.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simos Posted May 17, 2002 Share Posted May 17, 2002 Only a "big" garage will fail it, if indeed it is a failure. Instead take it to a small garage where you can talk to the guy, they're usually so eager to get their hands on a 7 they'll forgive anything except the important stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Posted May 17, 2002 Share Posted May 17, 2002 Hi, just had mine passed. I would endorse the local garage route, particularly if they run comp.cars themselves Interestingly they advised me that next year the stainless hoses for brakes will be baned next year. Anyone any visibility ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R500 CYA Posted May 17, 2002 Share Posted May 17, 2002 Anthony, As I understand it braded hoses are already an MoT failure because the checker can not see the condition of the hosing itself. However most testers use common sense on this issue and consider the overall condition of the vehicle as a fair indication of the way it has been maintained. Yet another reason to go to a seven friendly garage. Glad you passed though, see you Sat, you can drive to Goodwood as I've seen the forecast!! Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casbar Posted May 17, 2002 Share Posted May 17, 2002 The bloke that MOT'd my 7, took one look at the brake hoses and said "Goodridge braded, they are good" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swiss_Tony Posted May 17, 2002 Share Posted May 17, 2002 A switch on the dash is not an MOT failure! How can it be? It will do the same job as the key switch other than the steering lock. It may well fail the sva test though. Dont believe the old story of the brake hoses. How can they fail the hoses if they are not able to see them? It is the same as a car with wheel trims on. They cant fail it because they cannot see if the wheel nuts are there or not. And they are not allowed to dismantle anything. If you get stuck let me know I have a copy of the MOT testers manual here. James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangers quotNquot Mas1697456953 Posted May 18, 2002 Share Posted May 18, 2002 Braided hoses what a lot of cr.p!!! They might as well fail everything because they cant see the re-enforcing in the tyres!! How about the piston seals in the calipers? My company deals with high pressure systems all day every day. I've seen seals fail without warning, or prior leakage, never had a braided hose go though!!!! Andy Marks VHPD7@aol.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donut Posted May 18, 2002 Author Share Posted May 18, 2002 Thanks guys for all the feedback, off to the garage now to fit the dashboard ignition switch. Cheers Martin C7 MPR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donut Posted May 18, 2002 Author Share Posted May 18, 2002 Thanks guys for all the feedback, off to the garage now to fit the dashboard ignition switch. Cheers Martin C7 MPR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donut Posted May 18, 2002 Author Share Posted May 18, 2002 Thanks Guys, off into the garage now to fit the dashboard ignition switch. Cheers Martin C7 MPR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donut Posted May 18, 2002 Author Share Posted May 18, 2002 Thanks Guys, off into the garage now to fit the dashboard ignition switch. Cheers Martin C7 MPR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singlespeeder Posted May 18, 2002 Share Posted May 18, 2002 All four of them? ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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