Cranfield Posted July 5, 2007 Report Share Posted July 5, 2007 I have Googled around and can't find the answer to this one. My front offside indicator glass/plastic cover, has a piece missing about as big as a postage stamp. The total unit is about 6"x2". Is this a MOT fail ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tulkyuk Posted July 5, 2007 Report Share Posted July 5, 2007 i would also be very interested in the replies too this - wifes car has a cracked lens too!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Sick Old Man Posted July 5, 2007 Report Share Posted July 5, 2007 It must not emit white light, in other words no holes. A crack is ok, but the examiner could fail as the component could be said to be in a state of imminent failure thus rendering the vehicle unsafe. Red insulating tape over a good area of the lens is a failure as it does not filter the light in the same way as a lens should. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webber Posted July 5, 2007 Report Share Posted July 5, 2007 Its a fail, but you can buy some plastic from the accessory shop, cut out a suitable piece and glue it in. webber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted July 5, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2007 Darn, thats bad news , I demand a third opinion . Thanks webber, its a DIY job for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNAKEBITE Posted July 5, 2007 Report Share Posted July 5, 2007 For a cheap repair take the lense off, Quality street wrapper over the hole from the inside and secure in place. On the outside place a piece of clear tape of sticky backed plastic (you can see where I get my ideas from!) to add weather proofing. Not ideal but will pass. The orange cream one provided a 99% match to my old Ford. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njc110381 Posted July 5, 2007 Report Share Posted July 5, 2007 I've seen a top quality repair done with araldite and food colouring. it's cloudy when wet, but when it sets it turns clear. Put cellotape on the outside then fill the hole with it. Pull off the tape when it's set and it's a rock hard bodge that will be stronger than the rest of the lens! Our jap rear lenses for the vans at work cost about £100 each, so we've tried a few things in the past and this is the best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
me and my lad Posted July 5, 2007 Report Share Posted July 5, 2007 have a read of this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurcherboy Posted July 5, 2007 Report Share Posted July 5, 2007 Put a orange bulb in if it fails you picked the wrong garage LB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPARKIE Posted July 5, 2007 Report Share Posted July 5, 2007 what car is it as a lot of indicator lenses can be bought very cheap from the local car spares shops and as someone said as long as it is not showing white and full of water tape it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROBLATCH Posted July 5, 2007 Report Share Posted July 5, 2007 I have Googled around and can't find the answer to this one. My front offside indicator glass/plastic cover, has a piece missing about as big as a postage stamp. The total unit is about 6"x2". Is this a MOT fail ? if the lense is clear plastic with an orange bulb NO it can't fail -if the lense is orange with a clear bulb YES it can fail thats a fact Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted July 5, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2007 The Hilux Surf Forum has come to my rescue and it would seem that a relacement cover could be on its way. If not, I will revert to the DIY method. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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