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ABS - why worry.
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Re: ABS - why worry. -
11-26-2003
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Why is non functioning ABS (ok, a dodgy light, which is usually because of non functioning ABS) an MOT faluire? |
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Why is non functioning ABS (ok, a dodgy light, which is usually because of non functioning ABS) an MOT faluire? A car with ABS fitted that's not functioning behaves no different under braking than a non ABS fitted vehicle. Erm, erm, erm... Because. Don't ask silly questions. Just because. Same for windbags. |
Airbags (both system and dashboard indicator) aren't part of the MOT...
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Why is non functioning ABS (ok, a dodgy light, which is usually because of non functioning ABS) an MOT faluire? A car with ABS fitted that's not functioning behaves no different under braking than a non ABS fitted vehicle. Erm, erm, erm... Because. Don't ask silly questions. Just because. Same for windbags. What is ? Airbags (both system and dashboard indicator) aren't part of the MOT... |
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A car with ABS fitted that's not functioning behaves no different under braking than a non ABS fitted vehicle. |
But they usually tend to have more servo assistance so it's easier to lock
up the wheels on a panic stop if it's not working.
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Dave Plowman dave.sound (AT) argonet (DOT) co.uk London SW 12
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Airbags (both system and dashboard indicator) aren't part of the MOT... |
Bit like testing matches...
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Dave Plowman dave.sound (AT) argonet (DOT) co.uk London SW 12
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Airbags (both system and dashboard indicator) aren't part of the MOT... Wonder how they'd test them anyway? ;-) |
Debate is currently ongoing with the intention of introducing it into
the MOT with the next few years...
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Airbags (both system and dashboard indicator) aren't part of the MOT... Wonder how they'd test them anyway? ;-) Same as for the ABS, correct operation of the dashboard indicator. |
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Debate is currently ongoing with the intention of introducing it into the MOT with the next few years... |
the normal brakes on the road and use a Tapley meter to record their
performance. They may still do with some 4x4s.
But testing airbags for efficiency might be more of a problem.
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Dave Plowman dave.sound (AT) argonet (DOT) co.uk London SW 12
RIP Acorn
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Steve Knight (steve.kXnigXht1 (AT) bluXeyonXder (DOT) co.uk) gurgled happily, sounding much like they were saying : AFAIK, ABS is not actually checked on the MoT (because not all cars have it - or need it) but if the light is on they'll fail it. If it's fitted, it's got to work - well, the light has to behave "correctly". Like I said, just the light. There's no actual test in the MoT to engage the ABS and see if it's working. It should also fail if ABS is fitted but the light doesn't come on with the ignition in the recognised self-test pattern. This is intended, I think, to stop people just removing the bulb. But, no, there's no actual test to see if it's actually *working* or if the bulb's just been connected to the oil pressure sensor.... |
But its a hit and miss affair.
Considering the cost of replacing an ABS computer or suchlike charged from
main dealers?
Think this is a bit of a grey area.
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