11 replies to this topic

[Ferrina1275]

I'm running my Smart with a reversed selector box, so I can't use the reverse light switch on the box. Can I have a manual switch on the gear stick? Is it legal/MOT failure? I intend to have a dash warning light, just incase I forget while driving forwards.

Cheers.

[M44K TS]

don't need reverse lights for an MOT

[dave20046]

don't need reverse lights for an MOT

....if the car wasn't manufactured with them (is that right) or is it just if there's not one there you don't need it if there is one it needs to be working

[369racing]

don't need reverse lights for an MOT

....if the car wasn't manufactured with them (is that right) or is it just if there's not one there you don't need it if there is one it needs to be working

reverse light is none mot able, fitted or not, thats definate

[Ethel]

Can you not reassemble the selector the right way round?

The yoke on the selector shaft is double ended.

[M44K TS]

yeup, i had a 306 cabrio-gay once and the reverse lights stopped working on that (french electrics!) and it still passed the MOT

[Big_Adam]

No revere light for me either. Just use the fog light if I need it.

[E.L.M.O]

i had a 306 cabrio-gay once

Such a fine example of automotive perfection lol

lol. Yeah I agree. Im 100% sure you done need reverse lights for MOT. my open classic passed with out them once.

[screech]

100% reverse lights are not tested on MOT.

[wayneb911]

Hi mate you dont need reverse lights. talk to you Monday

[mini_mawds]

true you dont need a reverse light to pass an MOT. i work at renault and we never test the reverse light. i am doing the same as you with the manual switch.

[cambiker71]

Reverse lamps aren't a part of the MOT test, and you can wire one in on a manual switch legally so long as it has a warning lamp that is visible from the driving seat