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[martin42]

Is there any wires going to the brakefluid cap,if not it could be from there...

[Andy B]

Some of the facelift cars seem to have wiring for two bonnet alarm switches. They eventually moved the switch to the driver's side but left the original wiring on the passenger side. The spare plug seems to pre-date a driver's side switch but the wiring was there ready.

that's my guess 

[Kate]

It's not the brake fluid connector as that's already attached but you can't see it in the picture.

[05omegav6]

What Andy said or power sounder has been removed and plug left dangling

Looks nice btw

[Kate]

What Andy said or power sounder has been removed and plug left dangling

Looks nice btw

Thanks.

Is a working speedo an MOT requirement?

[Entwood]

What Andy said or power sounder has been removed and plug left dangling

Looks nice btw

Thanks.

Is a working speedo an MOT requirement?

I have absolutely no actual knowledge ... so, using  t'internet link to the test manual ..

there appears to be no actual check of its operation  in the Test itself ... so my guess is it is not .... it has to be there, the glass must not be cracked, and its illumination must work .... but no actual check of it working !!

http://www.ukmot.com/mot%20manual/index.asp?MOT=Speedometer&MOT_Number=6.7&MOT_Section=Body

 

[Kate]

Thanks for that.

I suppose it depends on how much attention the inspector pays if he moves the car.

[Elite Pete]

He will probably notice when he's testing the brakes

[Entwood]

Further research  ... the AA website

http://www.theaa.com/motoring_advice/car-servicing-repair/mot-changes-2012.html

says

"Speedometer

The car will fail if a speedometer is not fitted, is incomplete, inoperative, has a dial glass broken/missing or cannot be illuminated."

so implies that it is checked .. but I can't find it in the schedule ... 

EDIT

although I now have something relevant

http://www.transportoffice.gov.uk/crt/doitonline/bl/mottestingmanualsandguides/mottestingmanualsandguides.htm

Hit "Inspection Manual for Classes 3, 4, 5 and 7 Vehicles" - Browse

then contents, then next page, then Section 6, then section 6.7 Speedometer

3rd column

"2. Speedometer incomplete, clearly inoperative or the dial glass broken or missing."

so if the Inspector sees it is "clearly inoperative" ?? then he can fail it.

I guess if it doesn't move as he drives it onto the test patch, or during the brake checks .. it's "clearly inoperative"

[Andy B]

What Andy said or power sounder has been removed and plug left dangling

Looks nice btw

Thanks.

Is a working speedo an MOT requirement?

It didn't used to be ...... but I believe it is now

[Kate]

Still try to figure out this problem.

The ABS TC never light up so it is possible that the bulbs have been removed.

Is that right?

[Entwood]

Still try to figure out this problem.

The ABS TC never light up so it is possible that the bulbs have been removed.

Is that right?

Yup .. they should light up for about 3 seconds when you turn the ignition on without staring the engine ...   and that's what the MOT man will look for as well ...

[Kate]

Still try to figure out this problem.

The ABS TC never light up so it is possible that the bulbs have been removed.

Is that right?

Yup .. they should light up for about 3 seconds when you turn the ignition on without staring the engine ...   and that's what the MOT man will look for as well ...

So I need to remove the instrument cluster and check the bulbs?

[Entwood]

Still try to figure out this problem.

The ABS TC never light up so it is possible that the bulbs have been removed.

Is that right?

Yup .. they should light up for about 3 seconds when you turn the ignition on without staring the engine ...   and that's what the MOT man will look for as well ...

So I need to remove the instrument cluster and check the bulbs?

yup .. there's a couple of guides in the maintenance section ...

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=90505.0

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=90618.0

not sure which is the best .. as I just remove it !!.... 

[Kate]

Thanks, that's really helpful.