Geo
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- Jul 29, 2007
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I posted a couple of days ago about a forthcoming mot seminar
I hinted at the possibility of Pan European MoT Tests and or Certificates.
2015 And beyond
Well the story goes on, It would seem that all member nations have different mot standards and practices, and not much is going to happen untill all members agree a format, that in itself is going to be some achievment, to help us on our way The EU is sending out what appear insignificant directives to all member states
dictating what must happen during a test, eventualy Eu directives will be in place setting out all that should happen.
Our Boys at VOSA are realy not too best pleased with this system as there is little in the way of dialog, ther is some but not enough with guys on the ground
The directives are issued and VOSA has to make them work,
It will be at least 2015 andpossibly later before a workable Pan European MOT scheme will be in place, The the plan is there and it seem The EU are hell bent on pushing it though despite obsticales. The Dutch and Spnish are as we speak taking part in tests whereby a number of Duch vehicles have been tested and the results logged
These vehicles are being re tested in Spain and the results cross checked for acuracy, if all goes well then that wil be a possitive step in the right direction.
Jan 1st 2012
Will see a number of extras added to our MoT check list
dash board safety warning lamps, seat belt ,MiL, ABS, SRS,Steering control, brake fluid lights,etc if illuminated will Fail the Mot
These could be very expenive repairs.
Cat converers mut be in place for vehicle that have them, even if you can still pass the emissions without one, removal is a failure.
Electrical wireing inspection, unclipped or chafing lppms will be a fail item.
Tow bar electrics will be tested for correct function on 2008 and newer vehicles
Tougher brake test limits for 2008 and newer vehicles
Rear brake imbalnce is now a fail item, fronts always have been
ALL cv boots will now be inspected ie inner and outer front and rear (Only front outers are testable at the moment)
All rubber dust covers on ball joints, drag links, track rod ends, will be a fail item if split (only an advise at the moment) you cant just buy the bootsoh:
I see some hefty bills in this dept
(example steering drag link typical 4 x 4 £100 - £150 for a rubber boot)
All doors must now open from inside as well as out (only front doors tested at the moment)
Hid Headlights must be fitted with self leveling suspension system OR washer and wiper system, Dont panick (nobody else understood that one either)
Thats it for now any question fire away
Geo
I hinted at the possibility of Pan European MoT Tests and or Certificates.
2015 And beyond
Well the story goes on, It would seem that all member nations have different mot standards and practices, and not much is going to happen untill all members agree a format, that in itself is going to be some achievment, to help us on our way The EU is sending out what appear insignificant directives to all member states
dictating what must happen during a test, eventualy Eu directives will be in place setting out all that should happen.
Our Boys at VOSA are realy not too best pleased with this system as there is little in the way of dialog, ther is some but not enough with guys on the ground
The directives are issued and VOSA has to make them work,
It will be at least 2015 andpossibly later before a workable Pan European MOT scheme will be in place, The the plan is there and it seem The EU are hell bent on pushing it though despite obsticales. The Dutch and Spnish are as we speak taking part in tests whereby a number of Duch vehicles have been tested and the results logged
These vehicles are being re tested in Spain and the results cross checked for acuracy, if all goes well then that wil be a possitive step in the right direction.
Jan 1st 2012
Will see a number of extras added to our MoT check list
dash board safety warning lamps, seat belt ,MiL, ABS, SRS,Steering control, brake fluid lights,etc if illuminated will Fail the Mot
These could be very expenive repairs.
Cat converers mut be in place for vehicle that have them, even if you can still pass the emissions without one, removal is a failure.
Electrical wireing inspection, unclipped or chafing lppms will be a fail item.
Tow bar electrics will be tested for correct function on 2008 and newer vehicles
Tougher brake test limits for 2008 and newer vehicles
Rear brake imbalnce is now a fail item, fronts always have been
ALL cv boots will now be inspected ie inner and outer front and rear (Only front outers are testable at the moment)
All rubber dust covers on ball joints, drag links, track rod ends, will be a fail item if split (only an advise at the moment) you cant just buy the bootsoh:
I see some hefty bills in this dept
(example steering drag link typical 4 x 4 £100 - £150 for a rubber boot)
All doors must now open from inside as well as out (only front doors tested at the moment)
Hid Headlights must be fitted with self leveling suspension system OR washer and wiper system, Dont panick (nobody else understood that one either)
Thats it for now any question fire away
Geo