Reply With QuoteNear enough 80% of GT's have the airbag lights on, most just pull the bulbs out. Its simply because theyre over 10 years old. I hope they cant tell or go to the trouble to check the bulb is in lol.Originally Posted by birdraceruk
http://wrecks2riches.co.uk/2010/10/2011-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.
Near enough 80% of GT's have the airbag lights on, most just pull the bulbs out. Its simply because theyre over 10 years old. I hope they cant tell or go to the trouble to check the bulb is in lol.
My airbag warning light is on; as is my power steering one.
Also have HID's - but they're in projector lenses.
more stuff to change over for the MOT then.
CinquePunto - Five Point PhotographyLike a bulldog eating mayonnaise!...
What about standalone tho?
Think the ecu thing is bullshit you cant enforce that.. !!!11
thats bullshiite lol mot testers wont go fru that much trouble with ecus surely!!!! just another scam to get old cars off the road!!!!!
Was gonna say MOT's will go from an hour wait to 6 with them extras lol.
Im going to fail on everything! Luckily I know a man who knows a man etc etc!
Punto Gt no more!
can you give me details of your man who knows a man etc etc!? pleazzzze?
CinquePunto - Five Point PhotographyLike a bulldog eating mayonnaise!...
ecu thing sounds like bollocks, the others i can understand. Even now it is illegal to fit as hid lighting kit to a vehicle with out electronic headlight leveling. dont we all know a man who can!!!
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