Headlight Washer Blanks - MOT Fail on Xenons

[Z4MCSL]

Am I making this up or did a recent revision to the MOT rules make NOT having headlight washers on Xenon lights a fail?

 

[Louis]

Am I making this up or did a recent revision to the MOT rules make NOT having headlight washers on Xenon lights a fail?

True, but I doubt theyll notice

 

[Clio_fool]

@bloke will know.

 

[william84]

Yes

 

[DomP182]

I'd like to blank mine but not sure it's worth the hassle in that case

 

[Clio_fool]

So am I now going to have to put standard headlamps on as well as refit the bus steering wheel for mot? Fml🙄

 

[bb55am]

if your garage pulls you on the headlamp things then id find a friendlier garage,

 

[Superwoman90]

if your garage pulls you on the headlamp things then id find a friendlier garage,

Correct!!

 

[R3k1355]

It's a fail for them to be non-functioning or missing where fitted as standard.

If you've got proper washer blanks just argue it's how it left the factory.
It's not like the tester will have a ton of 15+ year old French Hot-hatches through the door every day.

 

[DomP182]

So am I now going to have to put standard headlamps on as well as refit the bus steering wheel for mot? Fml🙄

Another thing I've been thinking of doing is a smaller steering wheel, is that also a fail then?

 

[Clio_fool]

Another thing I've been thinking of doing is a smaller steering wheel, is that also a fail then?

It was mentioned a few weeks ago, something about standard safety equipment (airbag) not being fitted. Just need to refit the standard wheel, doesn't need the airbag connecting it just needs to be there and the dash lights to work as they should.

 

[Superwoman90]

A friendly MOT'er covers a multitude is sins!!

 

[william84]

But traffic cops don't!!👍

 

[Superwoman90]

But traffic cops don't!!👍

Are they really going to notice?

 

[Chrisgti6]

Am I making this up or did a recent revision to the MOT rules make NOT having headlight washers on Xenon lights a fail?

Headlight washers aren't a testable item on pre september 2009 cars, so you are fine.

 

[Louis]

But traffic cops don't!!👍

Dont think theyll bum you for not having your headlight washers

 

[william84]

Headlight washers aren't a testable item on pre september 2009 cars, so you are fine.

I can confirm this is true👆🙄
Nice to know after fixing mines 😭
Local tester dug mines hence they got repaired.

Dont think theyll bum you for not having your headlight washers

You obviously don't stay in Scotland then pmsl

 

[bloke]

it was part of the test when it got changed but then changed again so as above, pre 2009 not part of the test.

a lot of things when they are 'missing' can't fail test as they can't actually be tested so therefore can't actually fail.

 

[Pistachio]

Is there any way to get standard washer blanks these days?

 

[Superwoman90]

I bought some off eBay, sprayed them and had them fitted, much better look.

 

[Superwoman90]

I'll take a few pics tomorrow and upload them

 

[Darren61]

I'll take a few pics tomorrow and upload them

there’s a “how to” guide if you get stuck

 

[Superwoman90]

 

[Louis]

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I hate to be the one to say it, but they're not orientated correctly. Look good otherwise!

 

[Pistachio]

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Do you have a link to the ones you bought?

 

[Superwoman90]

Do you have a link to the ones you bought?

Pardon our interruption...

www.ebay.co.uk

 

[Superwoman90]

I hate to be the one to say it, but they're not orientated correctly. Look good otherwise!

I didn't realise there was a particular orientation tbh, but they do look better correctly oriented when I found a pic of them on Google

 

[JamesBryan]

I didn't realise there was a particular orientation tbh, but they do look better correctly oriented when I found a pic of them on Google

I thought they had a tab that located them in the correct orientation?

 

[Superwoman90]

I thought they had a tab that located them in the correct orientation?

These just came with a wing nut to secure it, added a tie wrap for extra security!
Pretty expensive for what they are but I just don’t like the headlight washers.

 

[JamesBryan]

These just came with a wing nut to secure it, added a tie wrap for extra security!
Pretty expensive for what they are but I just don’t like the headlight washers.

Ahh not genuine blanks then... Pretty sure genuine ones have a tab like the washers themselves do.

 

[Coops Mk1]

a lot of things when they are 'missing' can't fail test as they can't actually be tested so therefore can't actually fail.

Shame I can't claim that with the mk1's sills and jacking points...

 

[bloke]

Shame I can't claim that with the mk1's sills and jacking points...

in theory if you move seat belt mounting points etc away from any corrosion you should be ok 🤔 or do what bmw do and just hide everything behind plastic trim!!