Quick MOT question

[marlinspike]

We are hoping to get our old Saab up to MOT standard this summer. However, it has headlamp wipers and I can't find the arms at the moment. They will probably turn up, and you can buy them used - but I don't want to spend the money if I can avoid it, becauseI'll find the arms eventually.

Without the arms on, you have a thin, 5cm or so, threaded bolt sticking out just below the lamp. Would this be an MOT fail as it might be dangerous? If I could find something to cover them, like an inner tube valve cap, would it be safe enough to pass?

I'm sure there will be a way round it, I just wondered if it would be a 'fail' if I left the protruding bolt exposed.

Bit annoyed with myself as I am meticulous in bagging up, labelling, and storing the bits when I take them off.

 

[Ross365]

I think that there is another aspect to it; my understanding is that if something is fitted to a car, then it has to work to pass the MoT. So, it would be perfectly OK to take the wipers off completely, but I believe that if they are there, then the must work.

 

[bricol]

Not old car headlamp wipers.

Newer car HID headlamp washers yes - as washers are a UK requirement for HID equipped cars.

I'd shove a valve cap on them as suggested - protect the threads more than anything - or maybe a suitable hex dome head (acorn) nut?

 

[Ruffian]

Squash ball or similar just to make them soft and no sharp edges.

 

[mr haynes]

As above, avoid sharp edges, keeps tester sweet

 

[marlinspike]

Cheers guys. We printed off the MOT list to work through but it's not very specific. I know the body kit will have to go back on as the rails the bits attach to have sharp edges, but wasn't sure about the headlamp washer bolt.