Good memory!This could be caused by a broken wire in the rubber bellows in the same place that caused your previous rear wiper fault.
Thanks @S class - I assumed that a free visual re-inspection was a one shot thing. Can you actually have multiple attempts?Take it off and get the free recheck.
Just call in, no need to book in.
If it passes you are okay.
If they won't pass it then you will need to repair it and call back for a second free recheck.
I don't know for certain. I had free visual checks before. A staff member usually just walks out to your car in the carpark and looks to see if the fault on your failure cert is fixed. There is no initial log on to their system. If it's still not working okay I reckon the staff member just tells you to come back again and doesn't log it. So there is no evidence that you are coming back a second time.Thanks @S class - I assumed that a free visual re-inspection was a one shot thing. Can you actually have multiple attempts?
Ouch!That's exactly the problem. All of wires from the body, through the rubber tubing, into the hatchback/tailgate have snapped due to flexing and lack of slack.
A lot of manufacturers run the wiring loom in this way, some better than others. I wouldn't say it's a common problem with many vehicles in my experience. But definitely a big issue in some makes and models!Common problem with many vehicles. This means that the rear wiper, rear window heating element, and the centre rear brake light are all non-functional right now.
Yes. Only two are required but if there's a third installed it needs to be working.I thought that a car only needed to have two brake lights.
The rear wiper and most of the rear window heater wires were already snapped but I probably broke the others when I went poking about.Ouch!
2014 Dacia Sandero so based on an older Renault Clio (II or III I think?) platform.Can you share what the make/model of car you have?
Over the years from owning an Alfa and others...I'd suspect from what you are saying the electrics would be akin to Renault/Peugeot/Citroën to hazard a guess.
Thanks. I'd already gone through the relevant parts of the NCT manual but it's still unclear if (a) removing the third brake light would satisfy the visual re-inspection or if there was ever a factory installed third brake light then it needs to be present and working and (b) if more than one visual re-inspection visits are allowed.To directly answer your OP, here is the current NCT checklist.
It would appear that section 4.3 applies to your situation. While I haven't gone through all the 159 pages, I would assume that if your vehicle has a "third high brake lamp" then you need to get if functional or remove it to pass the visual inspection.
Yeah, that's the reason that I always remove my spare wheel for the test. I'm sure it's fine and if I ever used it I'd double check the tyre pressure and inflate as needed, but I didn't want it to be present for the test in case it became a potential point of failure.They test all in-scope components presented to them as per the test manual linked above, which is their remit.
If you want to check on how well you secure a child's car seat, leave it in the vehicle for the test. Of course one of the checks the RSA offer around the country might be more convenient as they will fix any issues on the spot and advise on correct installation, the NCT will just issue an advisory or fail if incorrect.
I presume you mean this?Of course one of the checks the RSA offer around the country might be more convenient as they will fix any issues on the spot and advise on correct installation
That's it, yeah.I presume you mean this?
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