MOT to include trailer sockets?

[Rupe]

NOt sure if this has been covered ( i have been busy ) but i had to day that.....from May of this year, trailer lighting sockets (if fitted) are to be inlcuded in the vehicles MOT test.

 

I think this is a good thing, see far too many trailers with dodgy lights. Of course it wont stop anyone hitching up a non working trailer to a fully functioning vehicle but at least its one step towards getting things working.

[Steve Bullman]

Not heard of it, but agree its a good thing.

 

Happy new year stranger

[tommer9]

Couldnt agree more Rupe. I think its a great idea. I also think trailers should have MOTs too.

Oh yeah- welcome back and all that:)

[felixthelogchopper]

Wouldn't stake my life on it but I think it's only the 13 pin sockets?

[Gareth Dalzell]

Couldnt agree more Rupe. I think its a great idea. I also think trailers should have MOTs too.Oh yeah- welcome back and all that:)

 

I,ve often thought it strange that you have your van tested and yet you can tow this massive weight with untested brakes behind you along the public road - and bearing in mind how strick they are with braking effeciencies on the towing vehicle the trailers brakes could have been seized for months.

[Rupe]

Oh yeah, happy new year everyone! I'll make more effort, promise!

 

I wouldnt necessarily advocate trailer MOT's I'm not one for wantign too much extra red tape if we can get away without it, but lighting sockets seems to make sense, if fitted, and if not fitted then of course no worries.

 

Might be 13pin only, dont know, just saying what I heard from my MOT bloke who does the LDV, he says it will be inlcuded from May and mines mot 13 pin.

 

 

Steve, can text me so I can save your number again? I lost my phone while Skiing and have no back up of the SIM !!

[hazzygawa]

Also any engine management lights on dash that are on mot failure. Air bag light etc

[TRADITIONAL LOGGERS]

It's both the 7 and 13 pin electric sockets. I have NATO plugs/hitches which make it difficult for people to "borrow" the towed units without being stopped by Police for no back lights working.

[mistahbenn]

Where and what you been upto Rupe?

[Aaron]

yes mot's are going to be alot stricter, any warning lights on dash, oil leaks, trailer sockets etc etc,