tony2
Active Member
Found this in LRO magazine.
Quote:-
"The familiar annual MOT test is in line for a big shake up following a recent EC directive. Along with the much discussed two yearly test, it is being suggested that a blanked off Exhaust Gas Recirculation system will be a fail point (currently this area is not tested) as will engine remapping.
Directive 2010/48/EU keeps the EU minimum test frequency of the first test after four years, followed by every two years, but adds a number of new elements to the British MOT test. The directive anticipated all test changes being in place by January 1st 2012, and a common European approach to test certificates to be in place by 2014.
In the midst of these proposals, one definate change is that from April 2012, the MOT will give more attention to the safety and security of fitted tow bars and towing electrics."
I have also heard that the cost of an MOT is to rise significantly as the testing stations are claiming that with the current charge it's not worth doing, as labour rates are much higher now. (Nothing to do with being every two year instead of annually I suppose).
Looks like we will all have to bend over further so that we can be shafted by the EU yet again.
Quote:-
"The familiar annual MOT test is in line for a big shake up following a recent EC directive. Along with the much discussed two yearly test, it is being suggested that a blanked off Exhaust Gas Recirculation system will be a fail point (currently this area is not tested) as will engine remapping.
Directive 2010/48/EU keeps the EU minimum test frequency of the first test after four years, followed by every two years, but adds a number of new elements to the British MOT test. The directive anticipated all test changes being in place by January 1st 2012, and a common European approach to test certificates to be in place by 2014.
In the midst of these proposals, one definate change is that from April 2012, the MOT will give more attention to the safety and security of fitted tow bars and towing electrics."
I have also heard that the cost of an MOT is to rise significantly as the testing stations are claiming that with the current charge it's not worth doing, as labour rates are much higher now. (Nothing to do with being every two year instead of annually I suppose).
Looks like we will all have to bend over further so that we can be shafted by the EU yet again.
