Would i fail the nct if i can't close the glovebox?

rosie16

Hey guys,
basically my question is exactly as it says on the title. The lock on my glovebox got broken and I have it jerryrigged to stay closed but i'd have to leave it unjerryriged it for the nct. If i emptied the glove and left it open for the nct would i fail the nct. Would it be considered a hazard? Any ideas on how to discretely jerryrig it? The metal bar propping it up is a bit obvious.
thanks
rosie

jeepers101

blue tac

rosie16

genius

miller50841

Why would you have to leave it open and does it not have a spot to insert key to lock ?

rosie16

it's an old car so no key to lock it Just a regular twist to open it mechanism The lock itself was shattered

blade1

Stick on velcro

CiniO

Why do you think you can't have it permanently locked for NCT?

rosie16

thanks blade1 CiniO i don't know if i would that's why I'm asking here. It could be seen as a hazard. I'd just like to know, it'd be annoying to fail on something like that.

Supergurrier

I dunno I almost lost an arm to improperly secured mittens once

rosie16

Supergurrier wrote: »

I dunno I almost lost an arm to improperly secured mittens once

lol Who knows a pointy cd case could jump out and take someone's eye out :P

nct tester

An open glove-box is a fail dangerous!!

CiniO

nct tester wrote: »

An open glove-box is a fail dangerous!!

What about locked one permanently (f.e. secured with few screws or something?)
Or f.e. glove compartment doors missing at all?

Jimdagym

CiniO wrote: »

What about locked one permanently (f.e. secured with few screws or something?)
Or f.e. glove compartment doors missing at all?

I got the impression he was joking..

nct tester

was only messing, makes no difference if its open, closed, locked or missing. I've seen one or two come in with a screw in the glove box and a screw in the dash above it and then an elastic band looping around both of them. keeps it held up and easy to open when needed.

biko

Duct tape, nct won't care.
Use black for that classy finish.

ba_barabus

Superglue or self tapping screws for a permanent solution.

Better yet, SCRAP IT and prolbem SOLvEDzzzzzzzzzzzz 4eva

rosie16

cheers for all the suggestions I particularly like the elastic band and screws as a longer term solution XD

colm_mcm

Is it a micra?

rosie16

colm_mcm wrote: »

Is it a micra?

yep 1995

georgefalls

colm_mcm wrote: »

Is it a micra?

Yet again, your knowledge astounds me..:D
How in the name of all things trivial, would you ever guess it would be a Micra...:):)

rosie16

colm_mcm wrote: »

Is it a micra?

georgefalls wrote: »

Yet again, your knowledge astounds me..:D
How in the name of all things trivial, would you ever guess it would be a Micra...:):)

i wondered too What gave it away :P

colm_mcm

georgefalls wrote: »

Yet again, your knowledge astounds me..:D
How in the name of all things trivial, would you ever guess it would be a Micra...:):)

Cos they have a twist knob for opening them, which is unusual. And they always break,

ba_barabus

colm_mcm wrote: »

And they always break,

2 micras and a MkII Fiesta have passed through the family all with the same issue

rosie16

hmm interesting, you learn something new everyday

Cienciano

Leave 50 quid in it and you'll be grand :pac:
http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/eight-nct-staff-suspended-over-claims-bribes-taken-to-pass-cars-26733670.html

rosie16

Cienciano wrote: »

Leave 50 quid in it and you'll be grand :pac:
http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/eight-nct-staff-suspended-over-claims-bribes-taken-to-pass-cars-26733670.html

ha ha might as well draw a big arrow pointing towards the fifty

PyeContinental

rosie16 wrote: »

cheers for all the suggestions I particularly like the elastic band and screws as a longer term solution XD

Do you? Why not try something with less potential to impale your passenger's forehead or knees in the event of a crash, like the velcro suggestion or fitting a replacement locking mechanism?

C.K Dexter Haven

rosie16 wrote: »

lol Who knows a pointy cd case could jump out and take someone's eye out :P

On the topic of NCT fails and pointy objects, remember if you have a dent in your car and there's a rough/sharp surface or edge to it, you will need to get it rectified before you'll get your cert- it's a sight- only recheck but it's something you can do in advance.

ba_barabus

PyeContinental wrote: »

Do you? Why not try something with less potential to impale your passenger's forehead or knees in the event of a crash, like the velcro suggestion or fitting a replacement locking mechanism?

You're aware the screws will be bolted INTO the dash and not be sticking out.

And tbh any accident bad enough to shove the dash that far back will probably kill the occupants anyway

PyeContinental

ba_barabus wrote: »

You're aware the screws will be bolted INTO the dash and not be sticking out.

Gosh, I feel terribly silly now. No, I wasn't aware that these screws would be bolted into the dash. Was everyone else aware? Was I the last to know?

How does the elastic band get put on and taken off the screws in order to open and close the glovebox by the way?

And tbh any accident bad enough to shove the dash that far back will probably kill the occupants anyway

Might as well put a few tacks and nails on the driver's side just to even it up a bit so.

ba_barabus

PyeContinental wrote: »

How does the elastic band get put on and taken off the screws in order to open and close the glovebox by the way?

By the power of grey skull according to He-Man

HJL

I replaced a glove box latch on a Seat Ibiza once from a part got on ebay, maybe you could do the same to fix it properly and would be better looking that screws on your dash.

Something like this:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Nissan-micra-K11-Glove-box-catch-lock-button-1993-97-/151040332903?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item232ab49467#ht_38wt_1091

ba_barabus

PyeContinental wrote: »

Might as well put a few tacks and nails on the driver's side just to even it up a bit so.

But that would be a bit stupid and serve no purpose.

Frankie says relax btw

PyeContinental

ba_barabus wrote: »

By the power of grey skull according to He-Man

In other words, you didn't think the idea through, and it's ill conceived and shonky at best, needlessly dangerous at worst.

ba_barabus

PyeContinental wrote: »

In other words, you didn't think the idea through, and it's ill conceived and shonky at best, needlessly dangerous at worst.

Not my idea son.
You're really determined to hammer home a pointless point aren't you.

PyeContinental

No, but you took it as your own, and have disowned it now that you've realised it's indefensible.

ba_barabus

PyeContinental wrote: »

No, but you took it as your own, and have disowned it now that you've realised it's indefensible.

I took you up on the fact you started rambling in about screws impalling people in their cars.

You're argument and approach to it is laughable. Glad someone gave me some entertainment over dinner

PyeContinental

ba_barabus wrote: »

I took you up on the fact you started rambling in about screws impalling people in their cars.

You're argument and approach to it is laughable. Glad someone gave me some entertainment over dinner

The above post is evident for what it is - a weak diversionary tactic intended to draw attention away from your previous posts which stand as a testament to your inability to think things through to their obvious implications.

That's my last reply to you on this thread, so feel free to have another go at having the last word.

ba_barabus

PyeContinental wrote: »

The above post is evident for what it is - a weak diversionary tactic intended to draw attention away from your previous posts which stand as a testament to your inability to think things through to their obvious implications.

That's my last reply to you on this thread, so feel free to have another go at having the last word.

You sound completely crackers!

Are you hoping to drag me down to your level so you can beat me with experience?

I'm lost as to what in earth you spouting on about

rosie16

HJL wrote: »

I replaced a glove box latch on a Seat Ibiza once from a part got on ebay, maybe you could do the same to fix it properly and would be better looking that screws on your dash.

Something like this:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Nissan-micra-K11-Glove-box-catch-lock-button-1993-97-/151040332903?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item232ab49467#ht_38wt_1091

Thanks, that's the exact same as the one that was broken. The only problem is I wouldn't be sure how to fit it. Would it just slot in ? Excuse my lack of knowledge, I wouldn't be the best at fitting things/ using my hands.That's why i was looking for alternative ways. I don't want to go to a garage and my brother usually does all the car stuff on the cheap but he's after emigrating.

A-Trak

PyeContinental wrote: »

Do you? Why not try something with less potential to impale your passenger's forehead or knees in the event of a crash, like the velcro suggestion or fitting a replacement locking mechanism?

Never thought I'd see the day someone jump onto their high horse over a glovebox thread.

That there is some astounding hyperbole.

rosie16

i know Relax boys I only want any ideas

somefeen

Only on boards can an argument start, with intelligent prose and with words like "weak diversionary tactics" over a few screws on a dashboard.

ba_barabus

somefeen wrote: »

Only on boards can an argument start, with intelligent prose and with words like "weak diversionary tactics" over a few screws on a dashboard.

A cunnilingus if you will

HJL

rosie16 wrote: »

The only problem is I wouldn't be sure how to fit it. Would it just slot in ?

Should be simple enough, looks like it might slot in alright by the shape of it, hard to tell from that small photo though. Try and take the old broken one off, if you can manage that then you should be well able to do the reverse with another one.

If your NCT is soon I'd recommend using the blu-tac/electrical tape suggestion to hold it in place until you find a replacement part. That one I linked was just a suggestion, £16.95 including postage is a bit expensive for a used part that is known to give trouble, so I'd be leaning towards holding off a little while to see would you get one a bit cheaper.

rosie16

HJL wrote: »

Should be simple enough, looks like it might slot in alright by the shape of it, hard to tell from that small photo though. Try and take the old broken one off, if you can manage that then you should be well able to do the reverse with another one.

If your NCT is soon I'd recommend using the blu-tac/electrical tape suggestion to hold it in place until you find a replacement part. That one I linked was just a suggestion, £16.95 including postage is a bit expensive for a used part that is known to give trouble, so I'd be leaning towards holding off a little while to see would you get one a bit cheaper.

Yeah i reckon it slots in. The old one was loose, it could be pulled out a bit. Old one comes off no problem. Nct's not until August just wanted to get some ideas. I'll be away for the month of june. I know it's expensive. Handy to know the description on it though. Thanks I reckon I could pick one up cheap enough in a scrapyard.

PyeContinental

A-Trak wrote: »

Never thought I'd see the day someone jump onto their high horse over a glovebox thread.

That there is some astounding hyperbole.

This is not a high-horse thing. People get on high horses over their ideological positions. This is an instance of dangerously bad advice being given, and when it appears to be being taken, then someone has to step in and call it out for what it is. The fact that someone should need to intervene to point out what a dangerously bad idea it is to have screws sticking out of your dashboard, and that there should be any argument over it, is ludicrous.

Rosie16, as HJL says - if you can see how the existing part comes out, and you can get what remains of it out without damaging it, then it is likely that you will be able to fit the new part. It sounds like you have the ability, but just not the confidence to have a go.

I would just go ahead and order the part and fit it and be done with it. Many car parts have huge markup and it can be very annoying, but for roughly 20 quid, wouldn't it be great not to have to worry about it again?

If it's a fragile mechanism that breaks regularly, then I imagine that someone who played with Meccano as a kid would have the level of skill to think up a more permanent solution that is well engineered and doesn't introduce an unnecessary risk to you or your passenger.

ba_barabus

PyeContinental wrote: »

The fact that someone should need to intervene to point out what a dangerously bad idea it is to have screws sticking out of your dashboard, and that there should be any argument over it, is ludicrous..

The screws would be flush fitting and not jutting out of the dash as said yesterday.

PyeContinental

ba_barabus wrote: »

The screws would be flush fitting and not jutting out of the dash as said yesterday.

This ground has already been covered in post 31, remember?
I'm not going to go over this again with you.

ba_barabus

PyeContinental wrote: »

This ground has already been covered in post 31, remember?
I'm not going to go over this again with you.

Go over what?

You came on yesterday, made a ludicrous statement and then made posts which were rambling and nonsensical and now you're back today to do the same.

You then started posting in an aggressive manner and trying to shout me down by making long rambling posts which essentially meant nothing.

I'm glad your back today for dinner time as I haven't bought the paper yet and need some entertainment