I still need to reset the airbag/ srs light on the Z3
Through the grapevine very unofficially I have heard these MOT test proposed changes which may be brought in in early 2012.
A whole raft of proposed changes to the MOT test all of which create additional failure points.
Some of it is purely to update the test to include all the electronic and electrical safety systems cars now have --- if you have ABS, ESP
SRS,electric parking brake, headlight wash wipe, head light levelers (automatic or manual) they and any associated warning light must work normally
with no indicated fault
Where HID headights are fitted checks will be made that self-leveling and headlight wash wipe is fitted.
Main beam warning light becomes testable.
Seat belt mechanical pre-tensioners will be examined for signs they have activated
Removal of emission equipment will become a fail.
Tightening up of examination of drive shafts and steering/suspension --- inner drive shaft joints including rear will be checked, holes in
rubber gaiters and dust seals (including ball joint and track rod end) become a fail, these changes are probably in preparation for the German style
4-2-2 testing cycle.
Checks on wiring security.
Checks on tow bar socket wiring
Fuel pipes condition to be examined for leaks and security
LPG system basic leak test.
Inappropriate repairs or modifications ---- this is can of worms clearly aimed at the cruising fraternity likely failures would
include line locks, hydraulic hand brakes, excessively lowered suspension, extended leaf spring shackles, bonnet mascots, tyres too wide or too
narrow for wheel rims, tyres protruding outside body work, locked welded) diffs.
In the longer term the end of annual testsafter 3 years and the introduction of a Euro standard 4-2-2-2 testing requirement looks inevitable which
is probably not a good thing unless you buy a new car ever 3 or 4 years.
In the much longer term it is also possible we may see emission testing via the OBD port with tail pipe test as a fall back option. This is already
done in some parts of the USA.
[Edited on 26/2/11 by britishtrident]
More .Gov misery, shite innit?
so the test fee will probably go up then to cover the extra time required to do the tests
I still need to reset the airbag/ srs light on the Z3
Thanks for the heads up BT, at least we cant say we didnt know it was coming.
I have very mixed feelings about it ---- most of it is common sense and just catching up with modern technology (modern automotive technology is
not always a good thing) and some is clearly aimed at moving towards 2 yearly testing and it will increase the the cost of an MOT.
The inappropriate modification section will cause real hassle.
4-2-2-2 testing I also have concerns about although for me personally it would make my life easier.
sorry what does 4-2-2 mean?
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Originally posted by mrwibble
sorry what does 4-2-2 mean?
More useless rumour spouting - the PROPER changes are in the oct VOSA newsletter
[Edited on 26/2/11 by prawnabie]
Tow bar electrics will not include the old style 7 pin sockets , only the new16? . pin as fitted to new cars. IMHO all tow bar sockets should be tested as should all trailers
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Originally posted by rusty nuts
as should all trailers
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Originally posted by Dangle_kt
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Originally posted by rusty nuts
as should all trailers
That would mean registration which equals cost, next it will be insurance for each one etc. etc.
Another way to rip off the motorist.
Nothing like a good old repost most of the items will not be included they are just ideas