Mot test on towing electrics.

kebab10 · Feb 9th, 2012, 12:28

Am I right in thinking that the MOT now includes a test on the 13 pin socket for the towbar electrics? If so, does anybody have a wiring diagram for a test plug so I dont have any surprises when I take it in. The ones I have seen so far are darned expensive.

Michael J · Feb 9th, 2012, 12:34

Yes. I thought it was April that it started, but looking around it seems to have been January, so not sure now when it comes/came in.

http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en...trailer+wiring

http://www.westerntowing.co.uk/acata...g_Diagram.html
http://uk-trailer-parts.co.uk/wiring-a-13-pin-euro-plug

kebab10 · Feb 9th, 2012, 12:45

Thanks for that. Shall have to work out how to make a plug tester now.

mrmeringo · Feb 9th, 2012, 12:47

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Originally Posted by kebab10

Thanks for that. Shall have to work out how to make a plug tester now.

You can buy them now in most motor factors about £20-25

mrmeringo · Feb 9th, 2012, 12:50

It only applys if your Mot is due AFTER the 1st Apil 2012

mrmeringo · Feb 9th, 2012, 12:53

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Originally Posted by mrmeringo

It only applys if your Mot is due AFTER the 1st Apil 2012

there is a thread on the new rules

kebab10 · Feb 9th, 2012, 12:56

Shall pop in and have a looky. Dont really want to spend £20-30 on a tester so shall have to weigh up the cost/savings. Thanks for your help peoples.

mrmeringo · Feb 9th, 2012, 12:57

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Originally Posted by kebab10

Shall pop in and have a looky. Dont really want to spend £20-30 on a tester so shall have to weigh up the cost/savings. Thanks for your help peoples.

Check this out

http://uk.autoblog.com/2012/01/04/ch...662:thumbs_up:

kebab10 · Feb 9th, 2012, 13:04

Saw something similar to that a little while ago. Shall have a look so I am prepared.

outnumbered · Feb 9th, 2012, 13:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by kebab10

Am I right in thinking that the MOT now includes a test on the 13 pin socket for the towbar electrics? If so, does anybody have a wiring diagram for a test plug so I dont have any surprises when I take it in. The ones I have seen so far are darned expensive.

test each pin with a 12v tester
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B...JMX4W4RKY358K8
http://www.westerntowing.co.uk/acata...g_Diagram.html
mike

Feb 9th, 2012, 12:28	#1
kebab10 Premier Member Last Online: Jul 24th, 2015 16:09 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: oxford	Mot test on towing electrics. Am I right in thinking that the MOT now includes a test on the 13 pin socket for the towbar electrics? If so, does anybody have a wiring diagram for a test plug so I dont have any surprises when I take it in. The ones I have seen so far are darned expensive.

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Michael J Master Member Last Online: Jan 21st, 2018 16:48 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Nottingham	Yes. I thought it was April that it started, but looking around it seems to have been January, so not sure now when it comes/came in. http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en...trailer+wiring http://www.westerntowing.co.uk/acata...g_Diagram.html http://uk-trailer-parts.co.uk/wiring-a-13-pin-euro-plug __________________ rollin' rollin' rollin' Last edited by Michael J; Feb 9th, 2012 at 12:42. Reason: Hmm, maybe it was the start of January...

Feb 9th, 2012, 12:45	#3
kebab10 Premier Member Last Online: Jul 24th, 2015 16:09 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: oxford	Thanks for that. Shall have to work out how to make a plug tester now.

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mrmeringo Tommy Meringo Last Online: Jun 28th, 2020 16:04 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Liverpool View Photos By: mrmeringo	It only applys if your Mot is due AFTER the 1st Apil 2012

Feb 9th, 2012, 12:56	#7
kebab10 Premier Member Last Online: Jul 24th, 2015 16:09 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: oxford	Shall pop in and have a looky. Dont really want to spend £20-30 on a tester so shall have to weigh up the cost/savings. Thanks for your help peoples.

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kebab10 Premier Member Last Online: Jul 24th, 2015 16:09 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: oxford	Saw something similar to that a little while ago. Shall have a look so I am prepared.

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