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Mr Wolf

Member Since: 04 Mar 2011
Location: West Yorkshire
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NEW MOT RULES START JAN 2012

There are changes and new additional rules being implimented for MOT test starting January 2012. Some of the new features are mandatory tests on items such as airbags, lighting and warning lights.
The AA have issued some guidlines on: www.theaa.com/motoring_advice/car-servicin...-2012.html

5th Jan 2012 6:58 am

dunroof

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5th Jan 2012 8:37 am

ChrisSoutham

Member Since: 14 Sep 2011
Location: Kington St Michael, Chippenham
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Can't wait to see how my '79 Lotus Esprit S2 does! 2008 FL2 TD4 XS Zermatt Silver, Manual
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5th Jan 2012 12:35 pm

AiiEEX

Member Since: 30 Sep 2010
Location: Norfolk way
Posts: 642

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If only they had the MOT system in Oz.
I recon at least half the cars would fail.

5th Jan 2012 1:52 pm

JST

Member Since: 01 Nov 2011
Location: Lizant
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If they now have to check all this stuff I reckon the MOT for my Series One should be cheaper! John
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Triumph Rocket 111 (sadly gone!)

5th Jan 2012 2:00 pm

LRFTW

Member Since: 20 Dec 2010
Location: Hampshire
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2011 Freelander 2 TD4 XS Auto Baltic Blue

Think I will need to put some extra work in on the 65 Commer!

Visible wiring that is insecure, inadequately supported or likely to cause a short will also result in a failure as will wires bared by damaged insulation.

The car will fail if a speedometer is not fitted, is incomplete, inoperative, has a dial glass broken/missing or cannot be illuminated.

It must be possible to secure the driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism in two or three different positions

5th Jan 2012 4:25 pm

JST

Member Since: 01 Nov 2011
Location: Lizant
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LRFTW wrote:

It must be possible to secure the driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism in two or three different positions

Hmmm....that one could be tricky in the Series One! John
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5th Jan 2012 4:33 pm

bigalf1961

Member Since: 14 Mar 2011
Location: manchester
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2011 Freelander 2 TD4_e XS Manual Lago Grey

i have herd that the mot test may go to 4yrs for the first one insted of three as it is now i wish that the people who do the taxi mot do mine they will pass every time after seeing the state of the taxis round here rainy-city
xs

5th Jan 2012 7:17 pm

dunroof

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5th Jan 2012 7:26 pm

DrownedRat

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dunroof wrote:
Taxis have to be tested 1 year after date of first registration.

and never again after that.......

The taxi's around here are closer to the ground than anything else I have ever ridden in. Not sure how they would pass - one in three has at least one bulb out and definitely worn shockers.

Given the round town miles & 24/7 operators they should be tested more frequently. IMHO There's always a way forward!

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5th Jan 2012 10:43 pm

Dungenessbloke

Member Since: 06 Aug 2011
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That bumps up the cost of the MoT for my Lightweight. A roll of Gaffer tape! Andy

6th Jan 2012 7:51 am

bigalf1961

Member Since: 14 Mar 2011
Location: manchester
Posts: 846

must be steve wonder that does the mot;s for our taxi most of the drivers are of taliban origin and the cars are sheds every other one has duff lights and the police do sweet fa thats on private hire cars the hackney owners are very differant clean and roadworthy rainy-city
xs

6th Jan 2012 8:42 am

dunroof

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6th Jan 2012 9:31 am

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