New one or Scrap it?

  1. L-plater Joined: Feb 2008 Chester Posts: 97 Saxo 1.6i VTR
    #1
    just found a big split in my rear wiper, is it best to take the wiper off or buy a new one which could cost around £40? oh yeh and will i fail the MOT with no rear wiper??
  2. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Oct 2005 North Yorkshire Posts: 4014 Audi A4
    #2
    Its not a MOT fail, without one, but I prefer to have mine on. Better for visibility when you're reverse parking!
  3. Regular Poster Joined: Aug 2007 south wales Posts: 361 clio sport 182/vtr track car
    #3
    i got one from a 03 plate vtr make me an ofer if you want one
  4. Established Member Joined: Jan 2008 Thanet/Kent Posts: 1335 106 GTI, Audi S3
    #4
    i dewipered yesterday as i cudnt make my mk2 one fit lol

    id say that its more visability without it to be honest, mi window is dirty at the moment, and i can see loads
  5. Frequent Poster Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 731
    #5
    no need for a rear wiper for an MOT as it cant be tested because not all cars are fitted with 1, mine is de-wipered and doesnt rely effect me. entirely up to you mate.
  6. West Midlands Joined: Dec 2007 West mids Posts: 23149 Supra,civic GL
    #6
    de wiper

    as said its perfectly legal
    its 1 of those things if its there it has to work if not they dont mind
  7. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jan 2004 in the garage trying to fix the car Posts: 5882 Mondeo st tdci & Supercharged vts
    #7
    Where are you getting charged £40 for a wiper blade???!!!
  8. L-plater Joined: Feb 2008 Chester Posts: 97 Saxo 1.6i VTR
    #8
    fella at the tyre place i went advised me to get one, an he said they come as a whole package for around £40! i kno i was stunned aswell!!!
  9. Established Member Joined: Oct 2007 Watford Posts: 1636 2001 VTR ... silver S
    #9
    how did everyone manage to get the rear wiper off as ive been trying for days and it wont budge!???