For people still wondering about how the new MOT changes are going to affect them, I thought i might shed some light. This is all effective as of Wednesday 20th March 2013, ie the day after tomorrow.
NOTE: There is no internet-of-lies/bloke-down-the-pub/my-mate-who-works-in-a-garage/my-dad-says -based information included in this post.
I have taken this information straight from the notice served by VOSA.
I've limited this information to the important bit - ie the items that have been upgraded from advisories to automatic failures.
I'll start with the news that probably affects us the most - airbag lights. Or rather more specifically - any and all SRS-related warning lights. Don't panic, airbag lights are the only ones in our cars relevant here.
Any brake-related warning lights. Also, the electric pas fluid level warning light has been added to the list - relevant to anyone running a leccy pas conversion.
Next main concern is electrical wiring and connectors - fairly vague, but the idea is that anything electrical that looks unsafe or unsuitable for purpose can be marked down as a failure. Let's consider this a moment... your car has French-made wiring, so for the love of god don't piss of your MOT assessor - they could condemn the whole car based on this alone! :S
Steering lock operation - fairly self-explanatory.
Engine mountings - will be assessed in the same manner as other bushes and joints.
Battery security and condition - battery must be properly fixed to a suitable mount and free of any leaks or signs of deterioration.
Speedometer must work and be clearly visible. For some reason they're particularly hot on this, even a crack in or clouding to the fascia covering the speedo should be classed as a failure.
Main-beam tell-tale lamp - again, don't think this needs further explanation lol.
Other items that may affect a few 306s depending on modifications and specialist use...:
HID or LED headlamps must be fitted with levelling devices and washers.
Trailer sockets will be tested for security and condition, socket cap must be present and working. 13-pin sockets will be fully tested for proper operation.
Other items to be changed to a failure, although irrelevant to 306s:
- Electronic parking brake control and malfunction indicator lamp.
- ESC components, switches and warning lamps
- Tyre pressure monitoring systems
- Indirect vision devices (where they replace obligatory mirrors)
I hope this has helped clarify things and maybe put some minds at rest.
NOTE: There is no internet-of-lies/bloke-down-the-pub/my-mate-who-works-in-a-garage/my-dad-says -based information included in this post.
I have taken this information straight from the notice served by VOSA. I've limited this information to the important bit - ie the items that have been upgraded from advisories to automatic failures.
I'll start with the news that probably affects us the most - airbag lights. Or rather more specifically - any and all SRS-related warning lights. Don't panic, airbag lights are the only ones in our cars relevant here.
Any brake-related warning lights. Also, the electric pas fluid level warning light has been added to the list - relevant to anyone running a leccy pas conversion.
Next main concern is electrical wiring and connectors - fairly vague, but the idea is that anything electrical that looks unsafe or unsuitable for purpose can be marked down as a failure. Let's consider this a moment... your car has French-made wiring, so for the love of god don't piss of your MOT assessor - they could condemn the whole car based on this alone! :S
Steering lock operation - fairly self-explanatory.
Engine mountings - will be assessed in the same manner as other bushes and joints.
Battery security and condition - battery must be properly fixed to a suitable mount and free of any leaks or signs of deterioration.
Speedometer must work and be clearly visible. For some reason they're particularly hot on this, even a crack in or clouding to the fascia covering the speedo should be classed as a failure.
Main-beam tell-tale lamp - again, don't think this needs further explanation lol.
Other items that may affect a few 306s depending on modifications and specialist use...:
HID or LED headlamps must be fitted with levelling devices and washers.
Trailer sockets will be tested for security and condition, socket cap must be present and working. 13-pin sockets will be fully tested for proper operation.
Other items to be changed to a failure, although irrelevant to 306s:
- Electronic parking brake control and malfunction indicator lamp.
- ESC components, switches and warning lamps
- Tyre pressure monitoring systems
- Indirect vision devices (where they replace obligatory mirrors)
I hope this has helped clarify things and maybe put some minds at rest.