High level brake light.

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Post by jaya535 on Jul 11, 2019 20:21:06 GMT 1

Quick one, my car failed on a high level brake light as around 70% was not working, fair enough.

I have not been able to get a replacement in time for MOT running out.

So looking at the MOT rules, it states if tester is unsure if the light has been disconnected then the benefit of doubt should be given.

So, to get through my MOT I have disconnected the third brake light, anyone see a problem here. New light should be here in a few days but need car so this seems like a viable option.

Thanks.

dwain VTS Council member Posts: 1,163 Class tested: 4 Last Online: Apr 24, 2024 20:25:24 GMT 1 Likes: 697	High level brake light. Jul 11, 2019 20:38:57 GMT 1 via mobile jaya535 likes this Back to Top Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by dwain on Jul 11, 2019 20:38:57 GMT 1 It’s fine if it’s disconnected.

peter Retired Posts: 1,685 Class tested: 4 Last Online: Apr 17, 2024 12:47:06 GMT 1 Likes: 1,144	High level brake light. Jul 12, 2019 19:03:55 GMT 1 Back to Top Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by peter on Jul 12, 2019 19:03:55 GMT 1 Agreed. Disconnect and if, for any reason, the tester is not happy tell him that it's now disconnected.

baldrick VTS Council member Posts: 670 Class tested: 4, 7 Last Online: Feb 13, 2024 11:22:14 GMT 1 Likes: 395	High level brake light. Jul 13, 2019 1:35:01 GMT 1 Back to Top Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by baldrick on Jul 13, 2019 1:35:01 GMT 1 Eeeeerrrrrmmmm . The tester saw it was working on initial test . He knows it is wired in . He ain't stupid . I'd fail it on re-test just because you were taking the pi$$

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Post by peter on Jul 13, 2019 8:26:38 GMT 1

Jul 13, 2019 1:35:01 GMT 1 baldrick said:

Eeeeerrrrrmmmm . The tester saw it was working on initial test . He knows it is wired in . He ain't stupid . I'd fail it on re-test just because you were taking the pi$$

He knows it WAS wired in. What then if the presenter physically removed the high level unit, or even taped over it?
I can see your thinking but is he taking the pi$$ or using the manual to his advantage? That's a bit of a fine line.

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Post by stealth on Jul 13, 2019 8:32:26 GMT 1

Jul 13, 2019 1:35:01 GMT 1 baldrick said:

Eeeeerrrrrmmmm . The tester saw it was working on initial test . He knows it is wired in . He ain't stupid . I'd fail it on re-test just because you were taking the pi$$

Eeeeerrrrrmmm Id give your head a shake & say theres feck all you can do. If he had known the rules & disconnected it before test then you would have been none the wiser.

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If I was to agree with you, that would make us both wrong !

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Post by castrolrob on Jul 13, 2019 9:11:47 GMT 1

leave the wires dangling or summat similar,its obviously disconnected whether the tester likes it or not,the moral implications of summat that was working a little bit failing versus not working at all and passing are the ministrys problem not his or ours.

baldrick VTS Council member Posts: 670 Class tested: 4, 7 Last Online: Feb 13, 2024 11:22:14 GMT 1 Likes: 395	High level brake light. Jul 14, 2019 21:24:59 GMT 1 wally and stealth like this Back to Top Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by baldrick on Jul 14, 2019 21:24:59 GMT 1 Point taken . Hands up ..I was wrong .

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