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[Andy B]

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13 pin sockets are testable when fitted ,7 pin are not (there is no standard wiring configuration for 7 pin) ....

I know .... which is why I specifically said 13 pin socket .... not just trailer socket. 

[Andy B]

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Reverse lights would have activated getting the vehicle off the ramp , or are you still at the test station waiting for your car  .....

don't know about you .... but I've never seen the reverse lamps operate on my car when I'm driving it! 

[Andy B]

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A decelerometer is 'probably' used when driving the vehicle into the test bay  .....

but he 'probably' didn't if his gizmo was under a bench in his waiting area 

my previous tester had rollers that could spin in opposite directions when testing a permanent 4x4 

[ronnyd]

One thing that is mandatory ,yet I doubt ever gets tested .....
"speedometer is working correctly and gives an accurate reading"
obviously speedos are NEVER tested on AUDIs, Golf GTIs (or golfs pretending to be GTI, with Ebay badges,) etc   

A few years back ... maybe 10/13 ..... I presented an Astra G for test with a none working speedo/odometer.
The car passed without comment! (eventually  )

Going back quite a number of years now, the tester at the little village garage i used
 always got me to stay in the car when he hoisted it up. He got me to press peddles and wriggle the steering wheel about a bit.    Doubt we allowed near the test bay now are we? 

[dave the builder]

Some stations have ATLs (automated test lanes) where the tester can do an MOT on his own
(vibrate plates/shakers to rock suspension, mirrors to check rear lights etc )
non ATLs require a second person / helper
Many yest stations have "test viewing areas" so you can watch 
I doubt many garages or test stations would allow general public in the work or test areas these days
it's an insurance liability due to "people" being STUPID ,getting hurt, then claiming compensation 
much like everywhere ,"where there's blame  ,make a claim"
Alternatively ... use common sense ,don't get injured in the first place   

[Migv6 le Frog Fan]

One thing that is mandatory ,yet I doubt ever gets tested .....
"speedometer is working correctly and gives an accurate reading"
obviously speedos are NEVER tested on AUDIs, Golf GTIs (or golfs pretending to be GTI, with Ebay badges,) etc   

A few years back ... maybe 10/13 ..... I presented an Astra G for test with a none working speedo/odometer.
The car passed without comment! (eventually  )

Going back quite a number of years now, the tester at the little village garage i used
 always got me to stay in the car when he hoisted it up. He got me to press peddles and wriggle the steering wheel about a bit.    Doubt we allowed near the test bay now are we? 

Thats exactly what happens when I take cars for MOT at my local garage, although the car isnt hoisted up. The tester is in a pit under it.

[TheBoy]

Some stations have ATLs (automated test lanes) where the tester can do an MOT on his own
(vibrate plates/shakers to rock suspension, mirrors to check rear lights etc )

This is what my MOTer has, just so he can advise something on the MOT, now that I always remove air fresheners.

[TheBoy]

Back to OP, not sure what bulbs TBH.  My bumper came with the loom, so never really checked.  Can't say I ever remember a time in the last 30 years when I needed to turn front fogs on, other than to remind dickheads coming the other way they have theirs on, so never noticed any heat issues.

My current ride didn't even have an option for front fogs

[Andy B]

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 now that I always remove air fresheners.

why's that? 

[Andy B]

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My current ride didn't even have an option for front fogs

neither does mine

[wingman]

Or mine!

[Mutha Jugs n Speed]

I have tried the ideas offered, but all the bulbs are to long and won't seat. So possibly that's why the H1 was used as they are a bit shorter and fit, maybe as a bodge. So will have to have a rethink, and have a look through Halfrauds bulb shelf, just to see if they have a 35w/55w H1 option.