Major changes to UK MOT

Cee-Jay-Cee

Major changes to the MOT test on 20th of May 2018 which will have a knock on effect here due to the flood of even cheaper imports coming in and it’s orobably an indication of what will happen in the NCT down the line. I have and have always had petrol cars so I don’t give a crap as it won’t effect me but it will have huge implications for new and second hand cars sales here in a few years time.

I know Brexit will put an end (possibly) to imports but it will be a slow process as all cars registered right up until the Brexit date will have eu tax paid and so won’t be liable for further tax here.

Anyway Here are just a few of the biggest changes that are most likely to effect diesel car owners in the uk however nothing will be finalised until the end of April and will probably still be subject to change after that date.

Advisories are being replaced with minor fails. These are all pre written & approved by DVSA. You will still get a pass but they will be noted on your test certificate. Manual advisories are still being worked out but may disappear completely.

Those Who have changed your standard headlight bulbs for HID's will now get a major fail even if the aim is correct. It has always been an offence to fit HID bulbs to halogen headlamps so the MOT is now in line with that.

Reverse lights are now part of the MOT for any car registered from 1st September 2009 (59 plate onwards). Daytime running lamps (DRL's) & front fog lamps must work on vehicles registered from March 2018 (18 plate onwards).

Engine Management Light is now a major fail. It must come on with the ignition and then turn off when the engine is started.

Brake pad warning lights are a major fail

Handbrake with excessive travel is now a major fail. Before it would only a fail if there was no reserve travel.

Contaminated (dirty) brake fluid is a major fail. Not sure how that will work as the MOT tester isn't allowed to remove the fluid cap.

Oil leaks (engine, gearbox etc.) can be a major failure if they are deemed large enough.

It seems they have removed the failure for tyres not being fitted according to sidewall instructions. Inner/outer or rotation incorrect however it may be added in the final draft.

Any modifications/removal to emissions related devices, this includes DPF'S and EGR's is now a major fail.

Where a DPF canister has clearly been cut open and re-welded, it will now fail.

A vehicle fitted with a DPF that emits any kind of visible smoke during the metered test will now fail

Emissions limits for diesels registered on or after 1st of January 2014 have been reduced. All diesels will now need to pass the limit that was set by the manufacturer when the car was new. This can be found on the VIN plate. For example the current limit for your diesel car may be 1.50. That could change to as low as 0.30 with the new rules.

These are just some of the bigger changes to the MOT test the average motorist is likely to be affected by. There are dozens, perhaps even over 100 changes to the actual MOT test and to the way testers record tests on the MOT computer.

Del2005

The emissions is going to be fun as the manufactures limit when new is a made up number.

Atlantic Dawn

Looks like UK imports are about to become even cheaper as we become a dumping ground for them until our NCT catches up.

GM228

It's not just the UK MOT, car testing accross all the EU is implementing the changes from May in accordance with EU Directive 2014/45/EU.

The same changes apply here from May 20th and the appropriate legislation enabling the change is actually in place here since September 2017.

http://www.irishstatutebook.ie/eli/2017/si/415/made/en/print

Cee-Jay-Cee

GM228 wrote: »

It's not just the UK MOT, car testing accross all the EU is implementing the changes from May in accordance with EU Directive 2014/45/EU.

The same changes apply here from May 20th and the appropriate legislation enabling the change is actually in place here since September 2017.

http://www.irishstatutebook.ie/eli/2017/si/415/made/en/print

So older diesel cars which exceed manufacturers emission figures will fai the NCT and seeing as the figures provided by manufacturers were made up, there is no hope of the car ever passing the test? I can’t see that happening here, the uk yes but not here.

Neilw

I don't see anything there that a properly maintained car would have a problem with.

Atlantic Dawn

Cee-Jay-Cee wrote: »

So older diesel cars which exceed manufacturers emission figures will fai the NCT and seeing as the figures provided by manufacturers were made up, there is no hope of the car ever passing the test? I can’t see that happening here, the uk yes but not here.

Would the motor trade here not push for it seeing as they could get people in to buying/leasing new cars not requiring NCT for 4 years?

Zonda999

Only read this today, worrying to say the least. Currently driving a 06 Passat TDi, was tempted to change to a newer diesel circa 2013/14. At least my current car does not a DPF and to be hionest, this is offputting when considering upgrading to a newer diesel that will definitely have a DPF.

What are peoples thoughts on a 2010-14 generation diesel going through the nct for the next five years or soan not having issues with these new tests?

demanufactured

They are also going to introduce automatic capture of results from the test lane equipment, currently all MOT testers manually enter brake, sideslip, suspension, emissions / smoke and headlamp aim.