New CT checks

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pfsv427sc01

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84 posts

155 months

Monday 14th August 2017
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I have heard rumours of new CT checks coming in next May, in addition to the current checks.

Anyone know anything ?

Perik Omo

2,054 posts

155 months

Monday 14th August 2017
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As far as I can find out it's:

1. Engine management light on means a failure

2. Testing the windscreen/front window tint to allow a maximum 30% light blockage

3. No visible oil leaks

Terryg4

233 posts

105 months

Monday 14th August 2017
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No 3 is going to be tricky for my Elan!

magooagain

10,814 posts

177 months

Monday 14th August 2017
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I can't be sure but I thought I read somewhere that the 2 month repair period is being changed. Meaning that if it's a dangerous fail you get a different/ shorter period to get it fixed.

pfsv427sc01

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84 posts

155 months

Wednesday 16th August 2017
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If thats all, then I can sleep easy except for the"no oil leaks". With a Rover V8, it always looking to leak one or other of it's fluids !

After 16 years I am still try to get it absolutely non-drip !

Whilst on the subject, I have been able to get my car registered but at the CT he told me that I may need to get a lambda sensor plug welded to the exhaust. Do they actually remove the plug to test or can they shove the tester up the exhaust like they did back in the UK ?

Mike-tf3n0

573 posts

89 months

Wednesday 16th August 2017
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Sounds odd, in 16 years and with 4 cars on the road at the moment it has always been an enema job, straight up the exhaust!!

FrenchSpider

70 posts

97 months

Friday 18th August 2017
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Terryg4 said:
No 3 is going to be tricky for my Elan!
...and for my 1991 Alfa Spider! Luckily I has just got through its CT with "Défaut d'étanchéité" noted as advisories on the engine, gearbox and differential.

thefrog

341 posts

226 months

Friday 18th August 2017
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They're implementing checks are per EU regulations:

-More items checked than before (probably longer and more expensive CT as a result).

-In addition to the two current failure/warning notes on the CT, there will be a third for significant issues which have to be resolved within 24 hours otherwise the vehicle isn't allowed on the road (except for attempting an other CT later on). Currently an issue can be resolved within 2 months for a contre-visite, time during which the vehicule is allowed on the road.

There is much hearsay here and there, one CT engineer recently told me a car would have to be loaded onto a trailer/truck if it failed on a major item (which is total bull as it happens).

pfsv427sc01

Original Poster:

84 posts

155 months

Saturday 19th August 2017
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-More items checked than before (probably longer and more expensive CT as a result.

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But do we have any idea of what those extra items are and how they will be applied to older vehicles ?

I have finally managed to get my Cobra Replica registered and am now mildly concerned that any new checks may not be achievable on an older car !

thefrog

341 posts

226 months

Tuesday 22nd August 2017
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pfsv427sc01 said:
-More items checked than before (probably longer and more expensive CT as a result.
But do we have any idea of what those extra items are and how they will be applied to older vehicles ?

I have finally managed to get my Cobra Replica registered and am now mildly concerned that any new checks may not be achievable on an older car !
Some myths debunked here:http://www.autovision.fr/les-changements-qui-auront-lieu-en-mai-2018/

And some bedtime reading: http://www.utac-otc.com/REGLEMENTATION/Arr%C3%AAt%...


Edited by thefrog on Tuesday 22 August 12:10

pfsv427sc01

Original Poster:

84 posts

155 months

Wednesday 23rd August 2017
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Thanks Frog, this has helped clarify a few things rotate

pfsv427sc01

Original Poster:

84 posts

155 months

Wednesday 23rd August 2017
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Thanks Frog, this has helped clarify a few things rotate