New Items Added To The MOT Test
Friday, 6. April 2018
I reported a few weeks ago that new tests were being introduced into the MOT test from the 20th May. The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has just announced additional tests including tests for diesel cars with Adblue systems.
Models registered after March 2018 will have their daytime running lights and front fog lights inspected. All car will be checked for ‘fluid leaks posing an environmental risk’, and new tests for propshafts, driveshafts, bumper condition and reversing lights will also be introduced.
These changes are in addition to the changes that I already mentioned, such as the recategorisation of faults as Minor, Major and Dangerous and new diesel particulate filter checks. The most worrying change is the automatic failure of diesel cars if there is any smoke emitting from the car. A lot of pressure on the MOT tester. By Graham Hill
