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

[Motorrad]

neiljohnson said:

Surprised there's not any intrest in this

New fails active from tomorrow

I'm interested- that said no car I've ever owned would fail on any of these items because I've fixed them when they became obvious.

[Athlon]

I mentioned this a few days ago and got no replies, you would think there would be interest huh?

[magpie215]

I am sure there will be plenty of interest when the failure rates go up :-)

[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

[T5R+]

MOT due next week - at least a fail if not an advisory based on that list.

Maybe worthwhile taking the shed in last week

[jambo103]

What change applies to speedo?

[JREwing]

Well, I've got a fresh certificate, so right now I'm not too worried, thanks
Especially since on my car anything from that list costs about £10 and ten minutes to fix.

[Athlon]

jambo103 said:

What change applies to speedo?

You have to have one now for a start! it must light up and be legible and not obviously broken.

It does not need to work because we don't road test!

[Skodaku]

Athlon said:

It does not need to work because we don't road test!

Sounds like when the Italian authorities decreed that every motorcyclist must have a crash helmet. Everyone duly purchased one but the scooterists merely used them as handlebar ornaments as there was no actual requirement to wear the helmet and they lacked "style". Think that's changed now, though.

[zcacogp]

Athlon said:

... we don't road test!

I thought it always remained an option, at the discretion of the tester?


Oli.

[JonnyFive]

I've noticed it.. Had people calling up trying to get their car in for MOT before tomorrow

[Captain Muppet]

zcacogp said:

Athlon said:

... we don't road test!

I thought it always remained an option, at the discretion of the tester?


Oli.

One of my cars has a comedy diff, so always gets road tested. Fortunately the speedo works just fine.

[king arthur]

Athlon said:

You have to have one now for a start! it must light up and be legible and not obviously broken.

It does not need to work because we don't road test!

Equally, how will seat belt pre-tensioners be tested? I don't suppose you'll be crashing the cars into a wall to see if they work?

[LuS1fer]

king arthur said:

Equally, how will seat belt pre-tensioners be tested? I don't suppose you'll be crashing the cars into a wall to see if they work?

The airbag light comes on. Mine did and I had to change the seatbelt.

[Negative Creep]

So if the steering lock doesn't work that's an MOT fail?

[Tyre Tread]

By 'indirect vision devices' does it mean mirrors or camera for reversing or both?

[randlemarcus]

Quick question - my faithful Volvo has blown a sidelight (at the bulb holder, not the bulb), which is, of course, illuminating the check lights dash light.

Is this a fail, and if so, can I "unfail" it by taking out the other bulb?

[Tyre Tread]

randlemarcus said:

Quick question - my faithful Volvo has blown a sidelight (at the bulb holder, not the bulb), which is, of course, illuminating the check lights dash light.

Is this a fail, and if so, can I "unfail" it by taking out the other bulb?

Not sure if serious.