MOT tester here ( again ) , Right the revised diesel emissions tests WILL NOT affect your cars , IF they passed on their last tests , they should pretty much do so this time . The testing limits we use will remain as they were last year .
For vehicles first used before 1 July 2008, the limit will be one of the following:
the level specified on the manufacturer's plate
2.5m-1 for a non-turbocharged engine – if it's not stated on the manufacturer's plate
3.0m-1 for a turbocharged engine – if it's not stated on the manufacturer's plate
For vehicles first used between 1 July 2008 and 31 December 2013, the limit will be one of the following:
the level specified on the manufacturer's plate
1.5m-1 – if it's not stated on the manufacturer's plate
For vehicles first used on or after 1 January 2014, the limit will be one of the following:
the level specified on the manufacturer's plate
0.7m-1 – if it's not stated on the manufacturer's plate
If the smoke level is displayed on the VIN plate, it will be a number, usually in a box (as below), and often positioned in the bottom right corner of the VIN plate.
( The emission value is found in a square box on VIN plate normally & that is new testing limit )
As others have commented , get the engine up to temp , give it a good razzing & LEAVE IT RUNNING when you get to test centre .
The people who need to view the new regs with concern are those who drive only a couple of miles , park up & let engine go cold . Reverse the journey & never drive above 30MPH ( little old folk collecting pensions & town commuters ) in their common rail engined wonders .
Ignore media manure heap
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