New mot failure items from march 20th

[neiljohnson]

Just had the special notice through that the new failure items become "live" on the 20th this includes airbag lights, traction control lights, hid wash & levellers (where fitted), main beam tell tail, battery, electrical wiring & connectors, trailer electrical socket security & damage, operation of 13 pin trailer sockets, operation of steering lock, power steering warning lamps, electronic park brake warning lamps, traction control switch, brake fluid warning light illuminated or not working, tyre pressure monitoring systems, st's components inc seat belt per tensioners, engine mountings, speedo & indirect vision devices.

Vosa been dragging their heels since last year on this one there are some more parts coming later in the year

[neiljohnson]

Surprised there's not any intrest in this

New fails active from tomorrow

[neiljohnson]

It creates confusion as well though trying to explain to a customer that his car hasn't failed on a loose battery (bracket broken so not just a quick tighten up) & a knackered gearbox mount but will tomorrow isn't easy

[neiljohnson]

sparkythecat said:

Are you sure about that date?

I ask as I posted this up a couple of weeks ago and one our resident MOT testers stated it was the 7th April
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

Absolutely sure it became "live" on the system today

[neiljohnson]

andym1603 said:

Today is the day. Seemingly it was introduced last year but as from today it is mandatory. It is in the papers. The Daily Express has listed the new checks.

These failures were earmarked to be released last year along with other items that did come in (such as balljoint boots) but for some reason were postponed until now

[neiljohnson]

GC8 said:

Is there guidance for cars altered for competition? The MSA insists that the mechanical steering lock is removed.

There is a provision to allow cars converted for Motorsport