Mot changes 2018
Discussion
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New changes possibly inbound regarding mots. Particularly emissions and new categorisation on fails. I can see a large number of cars failing because of this, dpf and egr removal etc.
Thoughts?
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/mot-spe...
New changes possibly inbound regarding mots. Particularly emissions and new categorisation on fails. I can see a large number of cars failing because of this, dpf and egr removal etc.
Thoughts?
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/mot-spe...
The type of people who remove things like dpf filters are going to be the same type of people who will track down an MOT tester who is willing to be as flexible as a gymnast when it comes to what cars he passes or fails.
The new regulations will almost certainly affect innocent people who have bought cars without knowing what a previous owner has done to them.
The new regulations will almost certainly affect innocent people who have bought cars without knowing what a previous owner has done to them.
Benjijames28 said:
The type of people who remove things like dpf filters are going to be the same type of people who will track down an MOT tester who is willing to be as flexible as a gymnast when it comes to what cars he passes or fails.
The new regulations will almost certainly affect innocent people who have bought cars without knowing what a previous owner has done to them.
Also people can just gut the insides and leave the outside so it looks to be there, thats if they can even see past the mass of plastic on the top of engine bays these days.The new regulations will almost certainly affect innocent people who have bought cars without knowing what a previous owner has done to them.
Slow said:
Also people can just gut the insides and leave the outside so it looks to be there, thats if they can even see past the mass of plastic on the top of engine bays these days.
I read on BBC other month they are looking at introducing new tests where they check the dog actually works, not just a visual check. There may even be roadside tests by the police. So if your 2015 diesel is seen kicking out black smoke... Roadside emissions test, fine. ££££This seems weird:
'DRLs may not operate when the engine is not running, when the parking brake is applied, or when the
park position is selected on automatic transmissions'
It only applies to cars registered after March 2018, but in theory the DRL's will need to switch off every time:
a) Start Stop cuts the engine in a queue
b) Auto hold applies the handbrake in a queu
Seriously?
'DRLs may not operate when the engine is not running, when the parking brake is applied, or when the
park position is selected on automatic transmissions'
It only applies to cars registered after March 2018, but in theory the DRL's will need to switch off every time:
a) Start Stop cuts the engine in a queue
b) Auto hold applies the handbrake in a queu
Seriously?
Benjijames28 said:
The type of people who remove things like dpf filters are going to be the same type of people who will track down an MOT tester who is willing to be as flexible as a gymnast when it comes to what cars he passes or fails.
The new regulations will almost certainly affect innocent people who have bought cars without knowing what a previous owner has done to them.
previous owners who think its cool leaving behind a crap load of soot after the lights go green.The new regulations will almost certainly affect innocent people who have bought cars without knowing what a previous owner has done to them.
Fox- said:
This seems weird:
'DRLs may not operate when the engine is not running, when the parking brake is applied, or when the
park position is selected on automatic transmissions'
It only applies to cars registered after March 2018, but in theory the DRL's will need to switch off every time:
a) Start Stop cuts the engine in a queue
b) Auto hold applies the handbrake in a queu
Seriously?
This seems ambiguously worded. Are they saying DRLs "must" not operate under those conditions, or is it advice to the tester to say that (on some cars) if they're not on then you may need to start the engine, or release the parking brake etc etc?'DRLs may not operate when the engine is not running, when the parking brake is applied, or when the
park position is selected on automatic transmissions'
It only applies to cars registered after March 2018, but in theory the DRL's will need to switch off every time:
a) Start Stop cuts the engine in a queue
b) Auto hold applies the handbrake in a queu
Seriously?
M4cruiser said:
Fox- said:
This seems weird:
'DRLs may not operate when the engine is not running, when the parking brake is applied, or when the
park position is selected on automatic transmissions'
It only applies to cars registered after March 2018, but in theory the DRL's will need to switch off every time:
a) Start Stop cuts the engine in a queue
b) Auto hold applies the handbrake in a queu
Seriously?
This seems ambiguously worded. Are they saying DRLs "must" not operate under those conditions, or is it advice to the tester to say that (on some cars) if they're not on then you may need to start the engine, or release the parking brake etc etc?'DRLs may not operate when the engine is not running, when the parking brake is applied, or when the
park position is selected on automatic transmissions'
It only applies to cars registered after March 2018, but in theory the DRL's will need to switch off every time:
a) Start Stop cuts the engine in a queue
b) Auto hold applies the handbrake in a queu
Seriously?
Cars registered after March 2018 won't require an MOT until after March 2021 so there's plenty of time for things to change.
Interesting that aftermarket HID installations are now officially a fail even if they function OK and pass the beam pattern test.
With DRLs as I read it they must work correctly when a car is designed that the DRL takes the place of a front position lamp. Where the DRL is an additional lamp and normal position lamps are still present the DRL does not need to work and can be disconnected, turned off or masked over on cars registered before March 2018 but they must work if OEM fitted on cars after this date.
With DRLs as I read it they must work correctly when a car is designed that the DRL takes the place of a front position lamp. Where the DRL is an additional lamp and normal position lamps are still present the DRL does not need to work and can be disconnected, turned off or masked over on cars registered before March 2018 but they must work if OEM fitted on cars after this date.
M4cruiser said:
Fox- said:
This seems weird:
'DRLs may not operate when the engine is not running, when the parking brake is applied, or when the
park position is selected on automatic transmissions'
It only applies to cars registered after March 2018, but in theory the DRL's will need to switch off every time:
a) Start Stop cuts the engine in a queue
b) Auto hold applies the handbrake in a queu
Seriously?
This seems ambiguously worded. Are they saying DRLs "must" not operate under those conditions, or is it advice to the tester to say that (on some cars) if they're not on then you may need to start the engine, or release the parking brake etc etc?'DRLs may not operate when the engine is not running, when the parking brake is applied, or when the
park position is selected on automatic transmissions'
It only applies to cars registered after March 2018, but in theory the DRL's will need to switch off every time:
a) Start Stop cuts the engine in a queue
b) Auto hold applies the handbrake in a queu
Seriously?
EG, the only must is when the vehicle reaches a certain speed or covers a certain distance and don't need to operate at any other time.
If that is the case, it seems an odd 'requirement' as i cant see manufacturers designing this feature.
Not very clear how the system of major and minor faults will work
dangerous is fairly clear, it is obviously not going to pass and should not be driven, but major and minor not so clear.
Will minors replace advisories, or will some previous fails now become minors and not cause a fail ?
dangerous is fairly clear, it is obviously not going to pass and should not be driven, but major and minor not so clear.
Will minors replace advisories, or will some previous fails now become minors and not cause a fail ?
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