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How will MOT Rule Changes 20 May 2018 affect you?

How will MOT Rule Changes 20 May 2018 affect you? there will be new defect types, new rules for diesel car emissions, and some vehicles over 40 years old becoming exempt. Save yourself a suprise at your next MOT test and find out how the changes may affect you: The changes will affect cars, vans, motorcycles and other light passenger vehicles. There are 5 main changes: 1. Defects will be categorised differently Defects found during the test will be categorised as either: dangerous major minor The category the MOT tester gives each item will depend on the type of problem and how serious it is. Testers will still give advice about items you need to monitor. These are known as ‘advisories’. What the new categories mean Item result What it means about the item How it affects your MOT result Dangerous … Continue reading

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Latest News on MOT changes being introduced May 2017 for DPF’s – If you own a car with a DPF you really should read this!

DPF included in MOT from May 2017. How will MOT Changes relating to DPF affect you? We have been warning our customers that changes were imminent regarding DPF and MOT Tests.  It’s just been announced as part of the Roadworthiness Directive, from May 2017 all vehicles with a DPF fitted will have these inspected at MOT. This will be tested by advanced technology, that can detect the Removal of the DPF along with Emissions testing. This means that those of you who have Removed your DPF, this will result in a failure at MOT. Your vehicle will be found to be non compliant, which is an offense under the Road Vehicles Regulation and could result in Penalties of £1000 for a car and £2500 for a van. Please click here to read the full article about MOT changes for vehicles … Continue reading

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