MoT regs for 2012

[Chris200]

Originally Posted by GMad

This only applies to twin electrics I think?
Either that or my local testing station couldn't be ar5ed with testing my single electrics?

The regs only apply to european 13 pin trailer connections

[GMad]

Originally Posted by Chris200

The regs only apply to european 13 pin trailer connections

Ah, that'll be why my British seven pin socket was ignored then

[vorlon7]

MOT Regs I queried the regs as below
I note that steering lock operation now is part of the car MOT test could you please advise re:
I have two saabs one an old 95 that has what appears at first sight to be fitted with such a lock but in fact as they at that time believed such locks were a danger actually locks the column change in reverse gear The other has the same type of lock with a floor mounted ignition switch again locking into reverse Is the gear locking mech part of the test?
Where a push button start system or code security start system has been fitted and the column lock is no longer fitted ( eg car used for sports events but used as road car as well) what is the position. Is this a system must work if fitted check or it must have one?

I had the following response


We have now received the following reply from Roadworthiness Testing and Policy Group:

The inspection of steering locks only applies to cars first used on or after 1 September 2001 that had a steering lock fitted as standard by the manufacturer.

In cases where the original steering lock has been removed; this is acceptable if it is replaced by another 'permanently installed'
immobilisation device which acts on either the steering, gear shift, transmission or prevents the engine from running.

I hope this information has assisted you with your enquiry, but if you have any further questions please do not hesitate to contact us again.

[martbev]

intresting read and some good comment and replies

[Fantwan]

Hey all,

I've just bought a s40 turbo diesel 2006 model and since I got it the back callipers have been seizing on and some godawful knocking noises have been coming from the all over the car. The garage won't have anything to do with it so a friend has looked at it for me. He says that one engine mount has gone, the anti roll bar bushes are gone, track control bushes, trailing arm (top and bottom) My question is, would any of these cause an MOT fail? The car was MOT'd for me taking the car away and have been querying faults with them for the month and a half I've had the car. Should I report this garage to trading standards?

Thanks for any help guys!

[Chris200]

Originally Posted by Fantwan

Hey all,

I've just bought a s40 turbo diesel 2006 model and since I got it the back callipers have been seizing on and some godawful knocking noises have been coming from the all over the car. The garage won't have anything to do with it so a friend has looked at it for me. He says that one engine mount has gone, the anti roll bar bushes are gone, track control bushes, trailing arm (top and bottom) My question is, would any of these cause an MOT fail? The car was MOT'd for me taking the car away and have been querying faults with them for the month and a half I've had the car. Should I report this garage to trading standards?

Thanks for any help guys!

Visit the garage and ask for a VT17 MOT appeal form and also mention that you know somebody working for trading standards , You will be surprised how their attitude towards your minor problems changes
Do not be a "know it all" or aggressive in any way but feel free to inform them that you have a friendly mot tester advising you on these matters
Feel free to PM me if you need further advice

[Fantwan]

Originally Posted by Chris200

Visit the garage and ask for a VT17 MOT appeal form and also mention that you know somebody working for trading standards , You will be surprised how their attitude towards your minor problems changes
Do not be a "know it all" or aggressive in any way but feel free to inform them that you have a friendly mot tester advising you on these matters
Feel free to PM me if you need further advice

Thanks! To be honest I don't think they really know what they are doing as when I first went back and told them that callipers were sticking they ended up replacing the front discs! Obviously when I took it back out the callipers were still stuck on! Bunch of muppets!