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Re: MOT DVA Pilote manufacturer windows fail.

 ·  Posted: 23.05.2022  ·  #81
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Its a fecking joke if you ask me,

I remember Maurice had to get new brake shoes 5 years on the trot because of the Handbrake failing by something stupid like 1%
Think Jack had some issue also which was silly ,


That's a perennial problem. The handbrake on a Ducato is not a handbrake, it's a parking brake only to be applied after the vehicle has stopped to prevent it rolling away.
Applying it while the wheels are in motion will cause it to snatch, it therefore jumps out of the test rollers before a valid reading is registered.
The only way to get anything close to a valid reading is for the tester to very slowly apply the brake to prevent it snatching.
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Re: MOT DVA Pilote manufacturer windows fail.

 ·  Posted: 23.05.2022  ·  #82
That guy in the mot in Lisburn said that’s the safety aspect mark to do with shatter capability not colour ‘, that’s what he said
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Re: MOT DVA Pilote manufacturer windows fail.

 ·  Posted: 24.05.2022  ·  #83
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The law only varies for vehicles first used pre 1985 when it drops to 70% windscreen and front windows so this wouldn’t fall under yours. We wouldn’t take into account any conformity markings, just the actual result from our testing device so not matter what is printed on it if it falls under the prescribed limits then it is an offence.

I must say in our experience 50% is a strong tint and would be quite noticeable.

I can only suggest you raise it directly with the MOT test centre management and see if they will review it again for you.

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Re: MOT DVA Pilote manufacturer windows fail.

 ·  Posted: 24.05.2022  ·  #84
Just a thought,
Why not ask your local traffic division to put the meter on it and see what they find,
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Re: MOT DVA Pilote manufacturer windows fail.

 ·  Posted: 24.05.2022  ·  #85
I downloaded an app, their readings were pretty similar.
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Re: MOT DVA Pilote manufacturer windows fail.

 ·  Posted: 24.05.2022  ·  #86
Wee trip to Scotland on the planner id say 😉
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Re: MOT DVA Pilote manufacturer windows fail.

 ·  Posted: 24.05.2022  ·  #87
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Re: MOT DVA Pilote manufacturer windows fail.

 ·  Posted: 24.05.2022  ·  #88
Shouldn’t be hard to get replacement glass bearing in mind you the the original for a template
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Re: MOT DVA Pilote manufacturer windows fail.

 ·  Posted: 24.05.2022  ·  #89
Ally, do you not know a dodgy dealer in Scotland could maybe get it to pass. Just sayin
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Re: MOT DVA Pilote manufacturer windows fail.

 ·  Posted: 24.05.2022  ·  #90
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Ally, do you not know a dodgy dealer in Scotland could maybe get it to pass. Just sayin


Would they be in Perth by any chance?
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Re: MOT DVA Pilote manufacturer windows fail.

 ·  Posted: 24.05.2022  ·  #91
Maybe 8-)
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Re: MOT DVA Pilote manufacturer windows fail.

 ·  Posted: 24.05.2022  ·  #92
Tommy....wash yer mouth out 🤣🤣


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Is it possible to bleach them?....like sun glasses when spec savers tint them too much ....they can bleach them a tint lighter
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Re: MOT DVA Pilote manufacturer windows fail.

 ·  Posted: 24.05.2022  ·  #93
I think its in the actual glass.
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Re: MOT DVA Pilote manufacturer windows fail.

 ·  Posted: 24.05.2022  ·  #94
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Re: MOT DVA Pilote manufacturer windows fail.

 ·  Posted: 24.05.2022  ·  #95
I will get him a cutting off a roll of 1200 gauge clear polythene.😂
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Re: MOT DVA Pilote manufacturer windows fail.

 ·  Posted: 24.05.2022  ·  #96
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So apparently these original Pilote windows have to much of a tint and they need to be replaced or the vehicle scrapped as they don't pass MOT in NI.

Both side windows.

What a lot of total and utter nonsense!!
Its happened before to another Pilote and the owners got it passed in Scotland. I'll be making a noise about this.

 



if the side window are removable take the original ones out fit perspex till after the test refit the original s
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Re: MOT DVA Pilote manufacturer windows fail.

 ·  Posted: 24.05.2022  ·  #97
Perspex isn’t allowed Liam, ive asked
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Re: MOT DVA Pilote manufacturer windows fail.

 ·  Posted: 24.05.2022  ·  #98
Folks I think it is all in good hands and is being sorted.👍
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Re: MOT DVA Pilote manufacturer windows fail.

 ·  Posted: 05.07.2022  ·  #99
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They can do a full test again if they want. They don't have to just do the failed items.


Only if you leave the retest booked more than 21 days from first failure


They failed it again on a ball joint that never had a problem first time around, so I'd say it was on purpose. No big deal.

Anyhow to confirm above..

 
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Re: MOT DVA Pilote manufacturer windows fail.

 ·  Posted: 05.07.2022  ·  #100
That is unbelievable to say the least. It makes one wonder about the whole MOT system here in NI.
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Re: MOT DVA Pilote manufacturer windows fail.

 ·  Posted: 05.07.2022  ·  #101
They are making such a miserable job of it that they deserve for the whole test facility to go down the same route as mainland UK.
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