Will my windscreen / windshield chip pass it’s MOT?
Depending on the type of vehicle you have, how old it is and what condition it’s in, an MOT is either a routine check or something to dread, something that may result in a hefty list of required expenses. While it might be common knowledge that our cars can fail an MOT for a faulty engine, a damaged exhaust or other mechanical issue, a pass or fail can also be determined by the condition of the windscreen / windshield.
Many of the MOT rules relating to windscreens / windshields concern the driver’s field of vision. The rules state that a car will fail its MOT if the view from the windscreen / windshield is ‘significantly affected’ – if only the view of the sky or the bonnet is obstructed, then this is not grounds for failure. However, any scratches or damage that prevent the driver from having a clear view of the road will cause failure. Officially, these are defined as “materially affecting the driver’s view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen / windshield or an obligatory external mirror not visible”.
8.4% of cars normally fail the MOT on windscreens / windshields.
Windscreen / windshield inspections have been part of the annual MOT test since 1993. We were instrumental in advising the Department of Transport on the MOT rules and we bring that knowledge and expertise when we repair your windscreen / windshield.
There are clear rules about what must be repaired in different parts of your windscreen / windshield, particularly the part that is swept by your windscreen / windshield wipers.
Did you know? The suppliers most recommended by your insurance company will refuse to repair your MOT failure! Centre Glass guarantee that all standard repairs will pass because we are able to make them “barely detectable” as required by the MOT testers manual. We can’t guarantee that one of our repairs will pass the MOT if it is oxidised (milky) or contaminated by dirt. If you have a windscreen / windshield repair MOT failure within the guarantee period and you replace the screen just send us the replacement bill and we will refund our repair charge in full.
Remember the rule of thumb is as follows:
A windscreen / windshield chip less than 3mm (smaller than a matchstick head) does not usually need to be repaired.
A windscreen / windshield chip less than 25mm (smaller than a £2 coin) is repairable.
A windscreen / windshield chip over 25mm is usually non-repairable.
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We offer repairs that are fast and convenient. If your windscreen / windshield has a chip we’re here to help. For a repair that you know will be done right, call Centre Glass today. Call or WhatsApp on 07923 449354 email centreglass@mail.com visit www.centreglass.org