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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: aiden on 29 May 2014, 11:49:00

Title: front fog light
Post by: aiden on 29 May 2014, 11:49:00

hi guys
           front fog light works but has a broken glass is it an mot fail, cheers

Title: Re: front fog light
Post by: davieboy0312 on 29 May 2014, 12:35:09

Yes think so

Title: Re: front fog light
Post by: Keith ABS on 29 May 2014, 12:52:09

I thought front fogs were not motable as they are not fitted to every car as standard like the rears. I wait to be corrected
Keith b

Title: Re: front fog light
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 29 May 2014, 13:05:21

Quote from: Keith B on 29 May 2014, 12:52:09

I thought front fogs were not motable as they are not fitted to every car as standard like the rears. I wait to be corrected
Keith b

Correct - won't fail, unless there's sharp edges that could injure. In this case, only if you regularly drive past Wonka's chocolate factory...

Title: Re: front fog light
Post by: Entwood on 29 May 2014, 13:05:55

I believe that if fitted the glass must be intact otherwise it is deemed a safety hazard to pedestrians should you touch one .. :(

Easiest solution is to simply remove the broken light unit completely for the MOT  :)

Title: Re: front fog light
Post by: 05omegav6 on 29 May 2014, 13:08:30

Quote from: Entwood on 29 May 2014, 13:05:55

I believe that if fitted the glass must be intact otherwise it is deemed a safety hazard to pedestrians should you touch one .. :(

Easiest solution is to simply remove the broken light unit completely for the MOT  :)

Pop both off and they won't even attract an advisory :y

Title: Re: front fog light
Post by: Bigron on 29 May 2014, 13:16:13

Agreed, Al.
My recollection is that non-obligatory lights, if fitted, must function and be fitted in pairs, equally disposed about the centre line of the vehicle - so remove both.
As foglights are an option, removing them will not attract comment.

Ron.

Title: Re: front fog light
Post by: omegod on 29 May 2014, 18:41:38

Had the same with the Saab, tester said pop some tape over it and it will be fine

Title: Re: front fog light
Post by: Andy B on 29 May 2014, 19:16:22

Quote from: Bigron on 29 May 2014, 13:16:13

Agreed, Al.
My recollection is that non-obligatory lights, if fitted, must function and be fitted in pairs,  ....

'My' MOT tester has never ever even turned my front fogs on on any car I've taken for MOT so I assume that they don't need to function

Title: Re: front fog light
Post by: davieboy0312 on 29 May 2014, 19:51:13

Although your tester might not check. If its on the car it must work at time of inspection. If glass is cracked in lens as long as its not dangerous if someone touched it then its fine

Title: Re: front fog light
Post by: Andy B on 29 May 2014, 20:48:38

Quote from: davieboy0312 on 29 May 2014, 19:51:13

Although your tester might not check. If its on the car it must work at time of inspection. If glass is cracked in lens as long as its not dangerous if someone touched it then its fine

http://www.motuk.co.uk/manual_110.htm
Additional or optional lamps are not included in the inspection.  ;)

Title: Re: front fog light
Post by: davieboy0312 on 29 May 2014, 20:56:02

might be optional but will still fail if the glass is cracked and has sharp edges in the lens

Title: Re: front fog light
Post by: Andy B on 29 May 2014, 20:57:22

Quote from: davieboy0312 on 29 May 2014, 20:56:02

might be optional but will still fail if the glass is cracked and has sharp edges in the lens

Agreed! But it's not required to work  ;)

Title: Re: front fog light
Post by: davieboy0312 on 29 May 2014, 21:12:15

smart arse  :y

Title: Re: front fog light
Post by: Andy B on 29 May 2014, 21:54:54

Quote from: davieboy0312 on 29 May 2014, 21:12:15

smart arse  :y

I try!  ;D :y

Title: Re: front fog light
Post by: aiden on 30 May 2014, 09:42:06

thanks everyone
                            I think I will just get another one and replace it,  Aiden