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2011 CHANGES TO MOT
2011 VOSA changes to MOT
Still 13 months away until these new regulations come into force, but some interesting changes. From MOT from December 2011, the below changes will come into force, which will be very bad news for some.
HID lights – Specifically those aftermarket kits that give the very bright headlight beams. Any cars found with these kits will be an automatic MOT failure. Testers are able to easily spot the difference between HID kits, and manufacturer fitted Xenon’s. Easy to spot as Xenon cars have suspension level sensors, in car beam adjuster, and usually headlight washers.
Chipped ECU’s - Unsure of just how/if this one will realistically be enforced, but any cars with chipped ECU’s will in theory be an MOT failure. I can only assume VOSA have found an easy way of checking ECU software through the cars OBD port (diagnostic plug).
Wiring harness – The general condition of he wiring harness will be checked to make sure there is no rubbing or chaffing, and that the harnesses are in generally good condition. If unsecure, or damaged again MOT failure.
Airbag warning lights - If any warning lights are illuminated, it will again be an MOT failure
Still 13 months away until these new regulations come into force, but some interesting changes. From MOT from December 2011, the below changes will come into force, which will be very bad news for some.
HID lights – Specifically those aftermarket kits that give the very bright headlight beams. Any cars found with these kits will be an automatic MOT failure. Testers are able to easily spot the difference between HID kits, and manufacturer fitted Xenon’s. Easy to spot as Xenon cars have suspension level sensors, in car beam adjuster, and usually headlight washers.
Chipped ECU’s - Unsure of just how/if this one will realistically be enforced, but any cars with chipped ECU’s will in theory be an MOT failure. I can only assume VOSA have found an easy way of checking ECU software through the cars OBD port (diagnostic plug).
Wiring harness – The general condition of he wiring harness will be checked to make sure there is no rubbing or chaffing, and that the harnesses are in generally good condition. If unsecure, or damaged again MOT failure.
Airbag warning lights - If any warning lights are illuminated, it will again be an MOT failure
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this is fantastic info boss, good find.
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i think some of it stinks WTF
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i think with the millions of cars on the road that have had remaps for power and or economy, it wont be doable unless they bring out some form of licence or tax for it. or any cars that get remapped between its next mot and the following one should fail so that all those that currently have a map on them will be fine??? hmmm like you say, stink.
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not just some of it stinks all of it for the ones who spend lots of money on their cars to make them uniqueadmin-1 wrote:i think some of it stinks WTF
but also i suppose its also to get the total BOS off the road
good find guv
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Good thing I don't have to worry about this just yet then lol!
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WTF whatS next all mods? Have they nothing better to do then spoil having a nice motor
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well said gavVeccygsi2010 wrote:WTF whatS next all mods? Have they nothing better to do then spoil having a nice motor
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what motor you running about in now*jebz* wrote:Good thing I don't have to worry about this just yet then lol!
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