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Conference terri::cars_uk

Title:	Cars in the UK
Notice:	Please read new conference charter 1.70
Moderator:	COMICS::SHELLEYELD

Created:	Sun Mar 06 1994
Last Modified:	Fri Jun 06 1997
Last Successful Update:	Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:	2584
Total number of notes:	63384

2014.0. "REAR VIEW MIRROR" by RDGENG::CLAYTON () Mon Feb 08 1993 12:53

Because of the new MOT laws I need to have two rear view mirrors  My car being 
an old VAUXHALL FIRENZA is only fitted with a standard rear view mirror inside 
having spent the weekend  trying to find a clip on mirror the sort that you 
could fix to the guttering  (old mini's had them years ago) guess what noone 
 had one,  instead  they had  plastic screw fit mirrors  in bright colours 
 and they looked about two quids worth. 
 
 QUESTION  Is there someone who could lend me a clip on mirror just for the MOT 
            its worth a drink or two 
            or failing that  does any know where I can get one.


                            All input greatfully received.

                                      Regards Richard clayton 


   PS  I think with the new MOT laws a lot of older cars will go to the wall.

T.R	Title	User	Personal Name	Date	Lines
2014.1	Is it worth 'fiddling' this ?	ESBS01::RUTTER	Rut The Nut	`Mon Feb 08 1993 12:57`	7
	Be honest, having a door- or wing-mounted mirror is worthwhile... If you are concerned about originality, I am pretty sure you could source the right sort of mirror that was fitted to Firenza's that did have them fitted. I'm sure some variants would have done. J.R.
2014.2	Are 2 mirrors required for road use ?	SUBURB::JASPERT		`Mon Feb 08 1993 13:12`	12
	I also guess your concern is originality, as you will have the same problem in 12 months time of having just 1 mirror. So lets assume that you want an aesthetic mirror. Surely the junkyards must have a Vauxhall mirror of this vintage ? If you just HATE MIRRORS then why not buy a towing mirror which clips on the door or front wing. You can then fit it on an annual basis. Then you are free to remove it without leaving scars, I find the legality of this questionable though, should you wish to use the car on the road between MOT dates 8*) Tony.
2014.3		KERNEL::FISCHERI	I can always sleep standing up	`Mon Feb 08 1993 13:30`	4
	I got a clip on mirror for an old Beetle a few years back from Halfords. As .1 said, I'd recommend having a mirror fitted as a permanent fixture. They are useful! Ian
2014.4		MARVIN::RUSLING	Dave Rusling REO2 G/E9 830-4380	`Mon Feb 08 1993 13:56`	7
	I find it strange that they should pass MOT rules retrospectively, are you sure that this applies to your car? I remember the clip on ones too, I had one on my mini, however, although I keep a lot of junk I don't have that. Sorry, Dave
2014.5	Watch Out! Old Vauxhall heap on the road!	BRUMMY::RICHARD	Your robot sounds like Pink Floyd	`Mon Feb 08 1993 14:50`	5
	Hey Clayton, Don't tell me you are really going to put that thing on the road? _Richard
2014.6		BLKPUD::WILLIAMSH		`Tue Feb 09 1993 13:26`	7
	Are you sure there isn't a registration date before which the new rules do not apply? My Dad's 1909 triumph only has 2 brakes and a bulb horn but it still pases it's MOT. Huw.
2014.7	a little early, I think	MARVIN::RUSLING	Dave Rusling REO2 G/E9 830-4380	`Thu Feb 11 1993 10:40`	6
	I have a friend with an MG-TC, it nearly failed once when the tester couldn't see an in-cockpit indicator light, however he did notice that the battery charge gauge flickered so that counted... Dave