MoT tests from May 20th 2018

[johnatg]

Just thought it might be useful to post some definitive details about the changes to MoT tests from Sunday May 20th 2018. There are quite a few changes to the pass/fail/advisory system which is being comprehensively revised and in particular is introducing a 'Dangerous' category which means you can't drive a vehicle which has received a dangerous warning - previously if a car had a valid (old) Mot you could drive it home - now it seems you can't (legally). Too many changes to list so see here:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/mot-changes-from-may-2018-guidance-for-mot-testers/overview-of-mot-changes-from-may-2018

Then there are the new items which will be tested. Not all apply to saloon cars (as opposed to vans, pick-ups etc), and some items apply to newer vehicles only, but here's the list. See the link above and pages referenced from there for more details. (Incidentally, for IS220D owners, note 'EGR' and 'DPF tampering'!). Some people might like to get a test in before May 20th!

• brake fluid contamination
• additional braking device performance
• daytime running lamps
• front fog lamps
• reversing lamps
• bumpers
• prop shafts
• all rear drive shafts
• cab security
• cab steps
• floors
• passenger hand grips (quads and heavy trikes only)
• noise suppression material
• undertray security
• emission control equipment:
  • oxygen sensor
  • NOx sensor
  • exhaust gas recirculation valve
  • other emission control equipment
• engine malfunction indicator lamp
• diesel particulate filter (DPF) tampering
• fluid leaks - engine, transmission and so on

[johnatg]

Sorry - ignore this thread - posted by a click error! See the other with the same title!