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  1. Published on: 20/05/2018 06:17 AMReported by: roving-eye
    The MOT test changed on 20 May 2018, with new defect types, stricter rules for diesel car emissions, and some vehicles over 40 years old becoming exempt.



    The way that the MOT test works in England, Scotland and Wales changed on Sunday 20 May 2018.

    The MOT test works differently in Northern Ireland.

    The changes affect cars, vans, motorcycles and other light passenger vehicles.

    There are 5 main changes you need to know.

    1. Defects are categorised differently
    Defects found during the MOT are categorised as either:

    dangerous
    major
    minor
    The category the MOT tester gives each item will depend on the type of problem and how serious it is.

    MOT testers will still give advice about items you need to monitor. These are known as ‘advisories’.

    What the new categories mean
    Item result What it means about the item How it affects your MOT result
    Dangerous A direct and immediate risk to road safety or has a serious impact on the environment.

    Do not drive the vehicle until it’s been repaired. Fail
    Major It may affect the vehicle’s safety, put other road users at risk or have an impact on the environment.

    Repair it immediately. Fail
    Minor No significant effect on the safety of the vehicle or impact on the environment.

    Repair as soon as possible. Pass
    Advisory It could become more serious in the future.

    Monitor and repair it if necessary. Pass
    Pass It meets the minimum legal standard.

    Make sure it continues to meet the standard. Pass
    2. Stricter rules for diesel car emissions
    Diesel exhaust
    There are stricter limits for emissions from diesel cars with a diesel particulate filter (DPF).

    A DPF captures and stores exhaust soot to reduce emissions from diesel cars.

    Check your car’s handbook if you don’t know if your car has a DPF.

    Your vehicle will get a major fault if the MOT tester:

    can see smoke of any colour coming from the exhaust
    finds evidence that the DPF has been tampered with
    3. Some new things are included in the MOT
    Daytime running lights on a car
    Daytime running lights will be checked on vehicles first used from 1 March 2018.
    Some new items are tested during the MOT.

    They include checking:

    if tyres are obviously underinflated
    if the brake fluid has been contaminated
    for fluid leaks posing an environmental risk
    brake pad warning lights and if brake pads or discs are missing
    reversing lights on vehicles first used from 1 September 2009
    headlight washers on vehicles first used from 1 September 2009 (if they have them)
    daytime running lights on vehicles first used from 1 March 2018 (most of these vehicles will have their first MOT in 2021 when they’re 3 years old)
    There are other smaller changes to how some items are checked. Your MOT centre will be able to tell you about these.

    4. The MOT certificate will change
    Current and new MOT certificate design
    The current MOT test certificate (left) will change to a new style (right) to list the new types of defects.
    The design of the MOT certificate has changed.

    It lists any defects under the new categories, so they’re clear and easy to understand.

    The service to check the MOT history of a vehicle has been updated to reflect the changes.

    5. Some vehicles over 40 years old won’t need an MOT
    Headlight of a classic car
    Cars, vans, motorcycles and other light passenger vehicles won’t need to have an MOT if they’re over 40 years old and have not been substantially changed.

    Until now, only vehicles first built before 1960 were exempt from needing an MOT.

    Now the rules have changed, vehicles won’t need an MOT from the 40th anniversary of when they were registered or manufactured. You can check the date the vehicle was registered online.

    Example
    If a car was first registered on 31 May 1978, it won’t need an MOT from 31 May 2018.

    You won’t have to apply to stop getting an MOT for your vehicle.

    However, each time you tax your historic vehicle (even if you don’t pay a fee), you’ll have to declare it meets the rules for not needing an MOT.

    More information
    The maximum fees MOT centres can charge won’t change.

    In January 2018, the government decided to keep the age a vehicle needs its first MOT at 3 years, rather than extend it to 4 years.

    You can get a free MOT reminder by text message or email a month before your MOT is due.

    You can be fined up to £1,000 for driving a vehicle without a valid MOT.
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  3. justbecause says:20/05/2018 08:50 AM
    Cars are built to very high specifications these days, and have to be tested after three years, and every year thereafter, whereas vehicles manufactured 40years ago to a much lower standard, are allowed on the roads, completed unregulated. Utter lunacy, thought up by lunatic Politicians.

  4. titanic says:20/05/2018 01:26 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by justbecause View Post
    Cars are built to very high specifications these days, and have to be tested after three years, and every year thereafter, whereas vehicles manufactured 40years ago to a much lower standard, are allowed on the roads, completed unregulated. Utter lunacy, thought up by lunatic Politicians.

    When was the last time your saw an S reg 1978 Ford Cortina on the road? Or a 40 year old Vauxhall Viva? Classic cars are looked after by their owners (anoraks, I'm one too) as they are investment, old Fords, Vauxhalls, MG'S, etc, are worth alot money in mint condition. Not like the modern ugly junk that's filling up our roads.

  5. bigdavesdad says:20/05/2018 02:52 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by titanic View Post
    When was the last time your saw an S reg 1978 Ford Cortina on the road? Or a 40 year old Vauxhall Viva? Classic cars are looked after by their owners (anoraks, I'm one too) as they are investment, old Fords, Vauxhalls, MG'S, etc, are worth alot money in mint condition. Not like the modern ugly junk that's filling up our roads.
    I agree.



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