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Benskett
Level 10 User

Joined: 05 Mar 2005
Posts: 570

Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2005 2:32 am

Sorry if this sounds REALLY stupid, but do you need a spare wheel to pass an MOT?

I ask because I have my 4 17's and I wanted to check the spare for the first time before the MOT in May and to my suprise the whole thing was rusted through and the tire was bald I don't know how this thing was legal. I then realised that the wheel cage was nackered so I have taken it off.

If I need a spare I will get 5th alloy and put a cover on it and leave it in the boot so it doesn't get ruined.

Any advice?
Leigh_f
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Joined: 01 Mar 2004
Posts: 458

Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2005 3:08 am

Mine went through witout one. Not a leagl requirement.
Chris H
Forum Moderator

Joined: 02 Mar 2004
Posts: 19978

Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2005 3:12 am

its not needed and apparently the new MOt rule changes mean that if a spare is fitted it no longer has to be legal! This is according to my tester, although I dunno how accurate it is!
Benskett
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Joined: 05 Mar 2005
Posts: 570

Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2005 4:47 am

thanks

that'l save me £150
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