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Aug 7th, 2017, 10:58 | #1 |
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Windscreen damage for MoT test
Have just looked at buying a replacement Volvo 240 for mine. However, it has been off the road for over a year and the windscreen perimeter has that foggy milky appearance all round, implying delamination? Presume damp has affected it, as its at least 1" wide all round. Have looked via the 'net for a verdict of automatic MoT fail, but it isn't mentioned - just chips and cracks.
Has any informed member any legal experience of this, or is it up to the tester on the day? Although from the drivers seat it is clearly visible all round, its presence doesn't worry me, but I don't want to buy a replacement car with the certain additional outlay of some £200 for a new screen. Advice from a professional tester greatly appreciated. P |
Aug 7th, 2017, 13:54 | #2 |
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As a guess (I'm not an MOT tester), I'd say you might get an advisory but as it is outside the official field of vision so not a reason for refusal of certificate.
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Aug 8th, 2017, 22:21 | #3 |
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Personally I'd be thinking at whether any offence was being comitted when driving the car with a slightly defective windscreen, regardless of whether it passed the MOT. The MOT does not necessarily cover all possible defects for which you might be prosecuted.
I'm no expert, but my understanding is it would be the Construction & Use regulations, and Road Traffic Act, that would be worth reading carefully. That said, not sure why a windscreen should start to deteriorate through lack of use. Have you tried a decent glass polish, inside and out, in case it is just some kind of mould on the surface? |
Aug 8th, 2017, 23:14 | #4 |
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Assuming windscreen cover is on the insurance, then a minor chip 'incident' would ensure a relatively cheap replacement
The windscreen on my 15 year old camper van has got signs of delamination on the black outer edge and has sailed thru every MOT with no mention of it, so I guess it would have to be pretty bad to be deemed a failure. MOT handbook makes no mention of delamination: http://www.motester.co.uk/mot-checks...-of-windscreen Last edited by Simon Jones; Aug 8th, 2017 at 23:17. |
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Aug 8th, 2017, 23:21 | #5 |
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The tester has to assess the driver's view of the road. Any damage in zone A of the swept area cannot exceed 10mm and zone B no more than 40mm.
Outside of the swept area of the wipers is not covered by the MOT test and therefore the milking of the edge will not be included. Even if it did go into the swept area, does it affect the view of the road. If not then it will pass.
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Speaking as a mot tester a bit of fogginess(?)around of the windscreen would at worst be an advisory the testers manual on line will give you any reassurance you need enjoy the 240
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