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[SAL 821X]

Does anyone have an idea of what the MOT requirements are for a 1981 Van. 

 

Mainly does it need fog & Reversing lamps? 

 

That useless light for checking the brake pedal on the dash?

 

Hazard warming light switch? 

[Ben_O]

Does anyone have an idea of what the MOT requirements are for a 1981 Van. 

 

Mainly does it need fog & Reversing lamps? 

 

That useless light for checking the brake pedal on the dash?

 

Hazard warming light switch? 

I'm not sure if you need a hazard light switch but i would defiantly want one regardless of the age and requirement. If you break down at night on a quiet road, nobody is going to see you.

[SAL 821X]

Valid point Ben I just want to keep the switches on the dash to a minimum. 

[sledgehammer]

http://www.motuk.co.uk/manual_140.htm

 

Hazard warning devices are not required on vehicles first used before 1 April 1986, but if one is fitted it must be tested. 

 

reverse lights are not required or tested for MOT

 

I'm sure the brake fluid level light & test switch is a requirement if fitted - but can't find the date that started

 

section g - http://www.motuk.co.uk/manual_360.htm

Edited by sledgehammer, 15 July 2015 - 03:59 PM.

[SAL 821X]

So if it's not fitted it's not required then ;)

[sledgehammer]

So if it's not fitted it's not required then ;)

 

According to the testers manual

 

as long as the car is registered before 1 April 1986 

 

I thought they were required from the 70's , as a lot of cars had them way before 1986

[MrBounce]

A rear fog light is definitely needed as these cwere a requirement from 1980.

[SAL 821X]

Fog light it is then.

[SAL 821X]

So by that then I need 3 switches for the dash the hazards, headlights, fog light and a reversing lamp on the valance.

[ChopperHarris]

Your rod change should have a switch for the reversing light

[SAL 821X]

Sorry meant fog lamp not reversing lamp.