hids and some important point that i would like answered

[deanocool]

Don't confuse what is required by law/Type Approval and what the MOT test asks for. The MOT asks only to check specific items and if they are not listed or a reason for refusal is not shown, then it cannot fail the MOT test

+1

[Brianmoooore]

Don't confuse what is required by law/Type Approval and what the MOT test asks for. The MOT asks only to check specific items and if they are not listed or a reason for refusal is not shown, then it cannot fail the MOT test.

This doesn't mean to say the car is legal; it has met the minimum criteria laid down in the manual and therefore has to pass but still can be illegal or unfit to use because of items not covered in the MOT test.

I'm fully aware of this, but the MOT test is changing.
What I need to know is the exact text of the relevant parts of the new test.
Does it actually exist yet?

[hennabm]

Hi Brian
yes the new manual does exist. It is on line for viewing at the VOSA site, linky below;

http://www.dft.gov.uk/vosa/repository/M ... Manual.pdf

This is the manual that will be going on the MOT Computerisation system from 1st January 2012.

[HairyScreech]

Thanks hennabm, iv been waiting for a copy of that as well, i expect this will mean a glut of previously good cars being scrapped soon, time ti fill up the spares department.

[Brianmoooore]

That's the link I wanted! Thanks very much.

[TouringTash]

Cheers for the bedtime reading material fella

[HairyScreech]

after a bit of not so light reading

Where such systems are fitted, they must work;
however, it is accepted that it may not be possible
to readily determine the functioning of self levelling
systems. In such cases, the benefit of the doubt
must be given.

taken direct from the manual.

[turkeysneck]

Although the new regs are available, nothing is 100% confirmed.

[bigwinn]

So, if I'm running hid's with lenses from a 7 series, will it pass the mot before 01/01/12?

[turkeysneck]

As long as it has the correct beam pattern and they are secure yes.