Yes indeed, it's like the question on the Insurance Proposal form which asks if
the kit car has been modified - what do we make of that?
It would seem the testing of towbars at MOT (added last year?) only checks
whether the wiring function is correct, and that there are no visible flaws in
the mechanical structure.
I'd like to think that in the event of this being an issue (eg somone being
pulled up by Police or VOSA and a 'case being raised') that common sense would
prevail - eg if there hasn't been a structural failure, and not likly to be
there is no issue. I fear however that wouldn't be the case. A very grey area
(unlike that of driving using a mobile, which I'm sure could be stamped out
with suitable electrnics, but would cut out lots of revenue to 'phone
providers) - Oops I shouldn't get political, sorry Jim.
Martin
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From: Derek Clews
To: [email protected]
Sent: Friday, March 29, 2013 11:03 AM
Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] More Towbars for Eddie
I have tow bars on my 2+2 and Coupe. Coupe came with it fitted. Never had a
query at MOT and I never thought there would be an issue. How can you have
type approved accessories to a non-type approved car? One of the benefits of a
kit car is the ability to modify them as there is no standard.
Derek
On 29 Mar 2013, at 08:40, Jim Hearne wrote:
There is also this bit.
"If your car was first used before 1 August 1998, your tow bar doesn’t need
to be type-approved."
So, if your Quantum was registered pre-SVA then it's not a problem, i guess
that covers most Quantums.
So if Eddie makes it clear that they are for pre-1998 Quantums only then he
should be covered, i bought a towbar for my 1996 Mondeo that wasn't type
approved but i could have easily put it onto a later car.
If somebody buys one from Eddie and puts it on a later post SVA/IVA car is
that his problem ?
Jim
On 28/03/2013 21:06, Susan and Martin Scott wrote:
European type approval 94/20/EC
In the U.K, with effect from 1st August 1998 all Passenger Carrying
Vehicles up to 3500kgs Gross Vehicle Weight (M1 Vehicles) can only be fitted
with European Type Approved towbars if the vehicle has received European Whole
Vehicle Type Approval.
Non M1 vehicles, light commercial vehicles and private imports from
outside the EEC do not need Approved Towbars; however, most car and some Light
Commercial Vehicles such as vans commonly use the Type Approved Towbar.
I guess the test is to ask VOSA...
Regards, Martin
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