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They're also checking DPT filters on diesel vehicles very carefully now - any evidence of tamper/removal causes an automatic MOT fail.
It's going to cost alot more money.
Another nail in the diesel car!!!
Some of the diesels I've followed on the road recently (even relatively new ones) have been belching out so much black smoke it makes me wonder how they could possibly be legal emissions-wise.
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Just because you're paranoid, don't mean they're not after youIf they're properly maintained then it shouldn't be a problem.
(But you know I'm a diesel-hater anyway .)
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Fortunately for me I was in a position where I could afford to buy new, so got a scrappage deal on my diesel to change to a hybrid.
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Just because you're paranoid, don't mean they're not after youThat was certainly the case 12 years ago when I became an MOT tester/manager.
MoT test 2018 - Why, when and what is changing? Check out how it will affect you
NEXT month the new MOT test changes will come in. Here’s is what is changing, how it’ll affect you and why.
The MoT test will be changing in the UK from May 2018.
A raft of new changes are being introduced by the DVSA next month, which drivers should become familiar with ahead of the debut.
The new measures to improve driver safety, reduce air pollution and make the test harder for diesel cars to pass, will become effective from 20th May.
Of the changes to the test, the biggest is the introduction of three new defect failure categories.
Under the new rules, faults will be categorised as: Minor, Major or Dangerous.
These categories grade faults by severity and will represent different things for drivers.
If a car is given a Minor fault it will still be able to pass the road-worthiness test, but it will be marked on the MoT certificate.
They are equivalent to ‘advisory’ notices which are written on current test certificates and may be something that needs to be revisited later down the line.
Major and Dangerous fault will result in an immediate ban, but Dangerous faults render a car illegal to drive on UK roads, until the issue is resolved and the car is retested.
Diesel cars also face tighter air pollution standards, making it harder to pass visible.
For example, if there is any visible smoke coming from he exhaust pipe the car will immediately fail.
In addition to this if the particulate filter has been removed or tampered with then the car will also not pass the test.
A plethora of new checks will also be introduced which include: reversing lights on vehicles, daytime running lights , front fog lights, emission control equipment and fluid leaks posing an environmental risk.
Three new fault categories are being introduced: Minor, Major, and Dangerous
Below is a definitive list of the changes to the MOT test coming into force on May 20th 2018:
Drivers can be fined £1,000 of they are found to be driving without a valid MoT certificate.
Data revealed last year by the DVSA revealed that moe than a quarter of cars are overdue for their MoT in the UK.
To combat the amount of cars that don’t have a valid certificate on the road the agency launchd a free notification service.
The new reminder service has been launched in an attempt to make Britain’s roads safer.
Drivers can now get a free annual text message or email four weeks before their car’s MOT is due.
The service is free and simple to apply for online and was developed after feedback from drivers.
Research revealed that around three-quarters of the motorists who were late for their MOT had actually forgotten the date.
From 20 May 2018 the MOT test for vehicles over 40 years old will be abolished. It means that cars and bikes will simultaneously become MOT and VED-exempt the moment they hit 40.
https://www.bennetts.co.uk/bikesocial/news-and-views/news/2017/september/mot_test_exemption_40_year_old_bikes
That doesn't make any sense, I can't believe that's VOSA's wording.
Under the new test, defects will be categorised as either Dangerous, Minor or Major.
Drivers will automatically fail the road worthiness test if they receive a Dangerous or Major fault.
Motorists that land a Minor defect will still be able to pass the test, but it will be noted down on the MoT certificate.
The changes are being made under the EU Roadworthiness Package with the overall sum of standardising testing and improving road safety.
The RAC has, however, said that the changes could create grey areas, leaving cars on the road with potential problems that could damage safety.
RAC spokesman Simon Williams said: “While on the surface this change seems like a sensible move we fear many motorists could end up being confused by the new categories which give an indication as to the seriousness of vehicle defects identified in an MOT test.
“Rather than MOT failures simply being black and white, the new system creates the potential for confusion as testers will have to make a judgement as to whether faults are ‘dangerous’, ‘major’ or ‘minor’.
“This will surely be open to interpretation which may lead to greater inconsistency from one test centre to another.
The motoring body has also said that the Dangerous and Major categories could just lead to drivers becoming confused and that the new system could do the opposite of what it is trying to achieve.
"We do not want to see a lowering of MOT standards", says RAC spokesman Simon Williams.
“Motorists may also struggle to understand the difference between ‘dangerous’ and ‘major’ failures.
“The current system ensures that any vehicle with a fault that doesn’t meet the MOT requirements is repaired appropriately before being allowed back on the road.
“We should be doing all we can to make the vehicles on our roads as safe as possible rather introducing a new system which has the potential to do the opposite.
“We do not want to see a lowering of MOT standards.”
“We understand the Government has little choice in the matter, but gut instinct says if the system isn’t broken, why mess with it. But if a car is broken, fix it.”
Emissions tests for diesel cars will also become tougher.
If a car’s diesel particulate filter is found to be faulty or have been tampered with in any way then it will instantly fail the test.
In addition to this a major fault will be issued if the exhaust pipe emits any visible smoke of any colour.
Other changes to the test in May include allowing cars over 40 years old to bypass the standard MoT test.
This has also been met with controversy as it is allowing potentially old and dangerous cars to operate on the roads without relevant safety checks.
"In the past, as long as your car was deemed roadworthy, you could keep driving it even after it failed, provided your old MoT was still valid.
But now the second your car fails, it can be deemed "dangerous", and driving a car rated as that means a fine of up to £2,500 and three points on your licence."
https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/uk-news/you-make-simple-mistake-you-14484789
It certainly could be wrong!