MOT fail

Post by **Onne** » Mon Dec 18, 2006 9:14 pm

I don't have a front valance on my Isabel. Would that keep me from passing the MOT?

There are no real sharp edges I'd say.

I think I'll get her for her MOT next week.

Post by **chickenjohn** » Mon Dec 18, 2006 9:35 pm

My Traveller passed two MOT's with no front valance, so I'd say its ok. If you're worried, you could put a fibreglass one on, temporarily.

Post by **Onne** » Mon Dec 18, 2006 10:00 pm

They don't fit.

I have an immaculate steel valance, but that is post-54 facelift, with the narrower front panel, so only good for my '56

Onne

Post by **chickenjohn** » Tue Dec 19, 2006 8:45 am

The only problem I had with no front valance was no where to fit the front number plate! However, with the help of a retired engineer neighbour, who had the stainless steel, we fabricated simple brackets to fix the number plate to some of the bumper bolts.
cheers
John

Post by **Onne** » Tue Dec 19, 2006 7:39 pm

good point!

I think I have some stainless kicking about

Post by **plastic_orange** » Tue Dec 19, 2006 7:56 pm

Just use cable ties - once MOT'd you can sort out at your leisure.
You can get fibreglass bumper valences for the early minors from ESM - good fit and quality - that's what I've got on mine.

Pete

Post by **Onne** » Wed Dec 20, 2006 9:02 am

Excellent! That will be the way to go then!