New M.O.T rules from Feb 1st.

[sweepiedog]

I got s letter from DVA outlining the new changes to the M.O.T.

1 - Electronic safety and warning systems.
Headlamp main beam and hazard warning lights, switch and tell tales.
Electronic power steering and malfunction indicator lamp (MIL).
Steering and brake fluid levels including warning lamps.
Electronic parking brake and electronic braking systems malfunction indicator lamp (MIL)
Electronic stability control system including switch and the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL).
Tyre pressure monitoring systems including warning lamps (Only applicable to cars first used after January 2012.
Supplementary Restraint Systems (SRS) including airbags, seatbelt pretensioners and load limiters.

2 - Vehicle Construction and use.
High Intensity Discharge (HID)headlamps, washing and levelling system.
An increase of brake efficiency for cars first used on or after December 31 2011 from 50% to 58%.
Steering, suspension, brake and transmission dust covers / gaiters.
Steering wheel lock mechanism.
Drivers seat adjustment mechanism.
Tow bar assembly.
Emmission control systems including catalytic convertor.
Illumination of Speedometers.

[stevieturbo]

Most of it isnt a big deal.

The warning lamps is going to cause people some bother though as could involve expensive repairs

[bobd]

This has been done to death in the TVR forums, but thanks to the op for the heads up

Edited by bobd on Tuesday 10th January 20:20

[Kudos]

HID washing. Glad I spotted that as mines not working at the min

[stevieturbo]

Kudos said:

HID washing. Glad I spotted that as mines not working at the min

Although strange rules when a few OEM cars do not have washers.

[sweepiedog]

I believe than any car built for the european market with HID lamps must have headlamp washers. Corvettes and Mustangs coming in from the states have HID lamps but no washers so the headlamps have to be changed to regular ones to pass the IVA test.

[bobd]

Date specific I believe, there are also lots of cars with aftermarket HIDs fitted and no washers. Look in general TVR gassing for more detailed info on interpretation

[stevieturbo]

bobd said:

Date specific I believe, there are also lots of cars with aftermarket HIDs fitted and no washers. Look in general TVR gassing for more detailed info on interpretation

I think the intention is to weed those with poorly fitted lights that blind other road users off the road.

ie. most aftermarket HID's

However, I have seen some Subaru vehicles and Honda that had OEM HID's and no washing system.
Also heard someone say that some Hyundai's are like that too

[Spiike]

The Kia Sportage I have seems to enjoy washing its HID's too much almost. Not even sure if the Seat is using them tbh. I doubt much of this stuff probably even applies to the SS1 :L

[Spiike]

The Kia Sportage I have seems to enjoy washing its HID's too much almost. Not even sure if the Seat is using them tbh. I doubt much of this stuff probably even applies to the SS1 :L

[Spiike]

The Kia Sportage I have seems to enjoy washing its HID's too much almost. Not even sure if the Seat is using them tbh. I doubt much of this stuff probably even applies to the SS1 :L