paul1966 Posted January 27 Report Share Posted January 27 The lcd panel displaying the mileage has stopped working on my dash, I don't intend to sell the car anytime soon but not sure about the MOT, Does it need to be working? if not what will the tester put down for the mileage on the test. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enfieldspares Posted January 27 Report Share Posted January 27 (edited) Speedometer yes. Odometer no. My late mother's car had an old turning numbers odometer. It had ceased working. The car went through, and passed, many MoTs in that condition. The basic fact is that how, anyway, would it be checked? A car moves all of what? Ten yards for an MoT and not much more "distance" on the rolling road for the brake test. Edited January 27 by enfieldspares Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul1966 Posted January 27 Author Report Share Posted January 27 2 minutes ago, enfieldspares said: My late mother's car had an old turning numbers odometer. It had ceased working. The car went through, and passed, many MoTs in that condition. The basic fact is that how, anyway, would it be checked? Thanks, i didn't think it was just making sure, if I can find a used cluster I can take the LCD off i'll fix it but if not I'll just leave it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted January 27 Report Share Posted January 27 7 minutes ago, enfieldspares said: Speedometer yes. Odometer no. My late mother's car had an old turning numbers odometer. It had ceased working. The car went through, and passed, many MoTs in that condition. The basic fact is that how, anyway, would it be checked? A car moves all of what? Ten yards for an MoT and not much more "distance" on the rolling road for the brake test. What mileage would the tester put on the test certificate 🤔 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enfieldspares Posted January 27 Report Share Posted January 27 (edited) The odometer was an old turning numbers type so mileage they recorded was the one that was shown on the odometer. As to what happens when it is a modern digital one that needs to be illuminated to show the mileage reading you'd need to ask. If it doesn't need to be illuminated and can be read by the tester but has otherwise stopped working then they'll put down the mileage that it is displaying. If it doesn't show any mileage at all I don't know. Edited January 27 by enfieldspares Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoli 12 guage Posted January 27 Report Share Posted January 27 49 minutes ago, harrycatcat1 said: What mileage would the tester put on the test certificate 🤔 what's a test certificate? AFAIK they haven't been issuing them since covid as it's all online now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted January 27 Report Share Posted January 27 1 hour ago, Zoli 12 guage said: what's a test certificate? AFAIK they haven't been issuing them since covid as it's all online now. Are you on drugs? I've got a paper test certificate for my car last April. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUNKS Posted January 27 Report Share Posted January 27 I got mine last week sheet of paper with all details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old'un Posted January 27 Report Share Posted January 27 3 hours ago, paul1966 said: The lcd panel displaying the mileage has stopped working on my dash, I don't intend to sell the car anytime soon but not sure about the MOT, Does it need to be working? if not what will the tester put down for the mileage on the test. According to GOV.UK recording the odometer reading is now part of the MOT test. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoli 12 guage Posted January 27 Report Share Posted January 27 2 hours ago, harrycatcat1 said: Are you on drugs? I've got a paper test certificate for my car last April. only what I got told matey. i don't keep mine long enough to require one😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windswept Posted January 27 Report Share Posted January 27 I gather you don't get a certificate like you used to as the records are now online. You get a print out now but it's not a certificate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCB56 Posted January 27 Report Share Posted January 27 I scrapped my 2001 Nissan navara 18 months ago with 64827 miles on the clock for the last 12 years of its life. It passed the mot even though the speedo hadn't worked for the last 12 years. Up to scrapping it as long as the speedo and odometer were illuminated it was ok. But that was 18 months ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoli 12 guage Posted January 27 Report Share Posted January 27 20 minutes ago, Windswept said: I gather you don't get a certificate like you used to as the records are now online. You get a print out now but it's not a certificate. well, that's what i said but i got torpedoed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul1966 Posted January 27 Author Report Share Posted January 27 well I've just gone through the MOT testers manual and nowhere does it state that the odometer must be working, the speedometer yes but not mileage. I'll ring the garage I go to just to double check. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clangerman Posted January 27 Report Share Posted January 27 just asked the horses mouth if your lcd screen can’t show the mileage you still get a mot pass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted January 27 Report Share Posted January 27 2 hours ago, Zoli 12 guage said: well, that's what i said but i got torpedoed 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted January 27 Report Share Posted January 27 4 hours ago, Windswept said: I gather you don't get a certificate like you used to as the records are now online. You get a print out now but it's not a certificate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoli 12 guage Posted January 28 Report Share Posted January 28 from what i've just read online,since 2020/21 it has been discouraged to issue a paper MOT "pass" certificate (as if one is required it is available to print online) but a paper "fail" certificate should still be issued. 8 hours ago, harrycatcat1 said: that second quote you've shoved in there only relates to Northern Ireland Harry😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted January 28 Report Share Posted January 28 2 hours ago, Zoli 12 guage said: from what i've just read online,since 2020/21 it has been discouraged to issue a paper MOT "pass" certificate (as if one is required it is available to print online) but a paper "fail" certificate should still be issued. that second quote you've shoved in there only relates to Northern Ireland Harry😉 I'm not bothered because I have my certificate 😉😉😉👍👍👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wymondley Posted January 30 Report Share Posted January 30 I was both a tester and manager until I retired last year. The recorded mileage is not a testable item so therefore can't be failed if not present, when entering the test results there is a check box for mileage not displayed or illegible. You don't need to print out the MOT pass "certificate" unless the customer requests it, although many testers still do. A fail should be printed. All the information, pass/fail/advisories etc is available on line to anyone that cares to check, If you hold the V5 (logbook) you can print the "certificate off yourself. The downside of this is it makes it possible for those that are that way inclined to get a free MOT. Ask me how if you can't work it out.😉 The only reason to have a physical copy might be... You have zero internet access and you like to have a physical copy as a reminder or for record keeping. I can't think of a situation you'd be legally required to produce a paper "certificate". The quote above from Halfords about needing it in the event of an insurance claim is utter nonsense, as I've said, the information is on line, your insurance company (or anyone else for that matter) can check the MOT status of any vehicle at any time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welsh1 Posted January 30 Report Share Posted January 30 Both car and trike went through mots in the last 2 months, you get a printed piece of a4 paper showing the pass, the actual mot pass certificate is online, you can log on using your v5 and download it if you want although there is little point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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