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Author:  toomany2cvs [ March 13th, 2010, 10:44 am ]
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Joolz wrote:
Can some-one(spanners maybe) clarify whether a sunstrip on a 2cv would result in an MOT fail? I've known an MOT tester to demand a sunstrip was removed, because it covered part of the area swept by the wipers, and 2cv wipers reach the top of the screen.


I'd say it's a yes.

http://www.motinfo.gov.uk/htdocs/m3s08000301.htm

Quote:
Reason for Rejection
In Zone ‘A’:
a. damage not contained within a 10mm diameter circle, or
b. a windscreen sticker or other obstruction encroaching more than 10mm
c. a combination of minor damage areas which seriously restricts the driver’s view

In the remainder of the swept area:
d. damage not contained within a 40mm diameter circle, or
e. a windscreen sticker or other obstruction encroaching more than 40mm
f. a temporary windscreen fitted.
Note: All the items listed in the information column should be taken into account before rejecting a vehicle.

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Windscreen Inspection Zones
Zone ‘A’ is:
· in the swept area of the windscreen
· 290mm wide
· centred on the centre of the steering wheel.

Author:  Xmas [ March 13th, 2010, 6:42 pm ]
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toomany2cvs wrote:
Joolz wrote:
Can some-one(spanners maybe) clarify whether a sunstrip on a 2cv would result in an MOT fail?

I'd say it's a yes.

Or make some really tiny wiper blades :D

Author:  Chris 2cv [ March 14th, 2010, 4:29 am ]
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Mate of mine thats a Mot tester told me that if its on the inside then they cant do much but he did also say it can still be debatable.

Author:  spanners [ March 14th, 2010, 9:22 am ]
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Toomany's absolutely right, it would be a fail.

In theory, by fitting tiny wipers, you could possibly get a test on it but it's a grey area.

I'm still tempted to get one though, just fit it after the MOT ;)

Chris, just for the record, it doesn't make any difference on an MOT whether something's on the inside or outside-it's still an obstruction. I've failed cars for air fresheners from the interior mirror and one for having the tax disc right in the middle of the screen on the passenger side!

Author:  toomany2cvs [ March 14th, 2010, 11:53 am ]
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spanners wrote:
Chris, just for the record, it doesn't make any difference on an MOT whether something's on the inside or outside-it's still an obstruction.


Makes sense - after all, it doesn't make any difference to whether you can see through it or not...

Author:  c-diddy [ March 14th, 2010, 11:49 pm ]
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max can i have that design ill make one for my racing 2cv now

Author:  Simon Crook [ March 15th, 2010, 12:24 am ]
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Max you have a PM

Author:  Russell [ March 21st, 2010, 12:43 pm ]
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Yesterdays pre-season fettling:

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Max trying to steal it, sadly, having no wheels on it put paid to that plan.

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Having been ejected from the car, Max had a sulk.

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This must add at least 3bhp.

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Max said 'I took some photo's for you, you'll like them'. Yeah. Cheers...

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Author:  Simon Crook [ March 21st, 2010, 10:25 pm ]
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:D Really nice too see you all yesterday, big thank you to Jon (AKA Spanners) for bringing his Magic Wand and indeed performing MAGIC thank you, and thank you to Jonathan for his tea/coffee making skills - also you are the first Welshman to enter the garage I will erect a plaque.

Russell I ate the last jaffa cakes today :shock: and Max all the oil has gone and I have not started the beer yet, I will save them for the first race of the season cheers................

Many thanks once again,

Simon

Author:  Russell [ March 21st, 2010, 10:33 pm ]
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Thanks for having us! Mustve been a pain when you were trying to get on having us gossiping and getting in the way, but it was bice to see you, racers looking great, looking forward to seeing it used in anger!

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