Quote:
Originally Posted by madeupname
One year I took my 416 for its MOT, and the garage took my brand new battery out and fitted a smaller one to get it through.
Doesn't matter what we think, the examiners can be very strict.
|
OK, not UK MOT, but on the Dutch equivalent APK I was failed for a missing strap. The tester said that "part of the vehicle as originally fitted and approved for retaining the battery, was missing,". He doesn't have to make a judgment as to whether it works without it or not; the vehicle was designed to have it. Type approval was based on its presence, and he can't test its functioning if it's not there ... so there! Expect the MOT-man's explanation of any failure on that basis would be similar.
Not really extra 'picky'; rules are rules.