Lorry/MOT question

[Tacobell]

Hi , lorry/mot people … do you think this crack on the front mirror that looks down at the front of the lorry would fail a mot ? It’s been there since the last mot and they didn’t flag it but I’ve take it to iveco for it’s pre mot and they said it’s borderline , but are quoting £400 including vat for a new one ?
Not sure if they are just looking to make some money..

 

[Tacobell]

 

[The Fuzzy Furry]

Yes, that's borderline.
If you don't want to take a chance, then measure the glass and go online to auto factors. You'll find a replacement glass which you can securely stick over the top as a short/long term measure. Should be under 20 quid delivered.
Just Google' replacement mirror glass for X year Iveco, Y model'.

 

[Marigold4]

I believe it depends whether it's the driver's mirror or not. If not driver's don't think it's a fail.

 

[PeterNatt]

I would replace it and then it is sorted once and for all.

 

[Rowreach]

I'd replace it but as TFF says, it is not a £400 fix so don't let them tell you it is.

 

[The Fuzzy Furry]

I believe it depends whether it's the driver's mirror or not. If not driver's don't think it's a fail.

If its fitted then it needs to be operational.
The rear facing mirrors must be fitted, the down facing one is additional and could actually be removed.

 

[meleeka]

Main dealer prices for parts have gone through the roof! OH bought a little part from Scania last week and it was well over £100 for essentially a rubber washer!

I’d ask them to remove it and get your own glass to stick on afterwards.

 

[Tronk]

Looking at the tester’s manual it would be a minor deficiency, i.e. not a fail. Do you run your lorry under an Operator’s licence? If so, don’t risk it, get it repaired. If not it would be worth the risk.