New MOT Myths or NOT

jims-terrano · 20-05-2018, 12:00

So the new MOT regulations are here. There’s a hell of a lot of panic, myths, untruths and scare mongering on social media, the media and people talking.

So what does it mean for Terrano drivers? If you read the wording of the regulations it does seem worrying on the surface, for instance smoke of any colour from a diesel?

The environment is mentioned a lot in the regulations. My personal opinion is that the intentions behind the changes are to remove vehicles from the road rather than ensure safety of vehicles. Could this be the beginning of a very quick demise of Terranos?

A worry Fail is the category called Dangerous, a vehicle can not be driven until repaired. Surely this is open to abuse by garages wishing to engineer business? Also is the category of Fail subject to testers personal opinions, so would one tester call it dangerous but another call it major? A Major Fail can be driven away from the test station so you can drive home to repair it.

It would be interesting to hear from anyone that works in the motor trade.

I think we will have to wait and see how it does or doesn’t effect us.

Mav96 · 20-05-2018, 15:38

You haven't got a DPF so you are ok for now regarding smoke.

terranosaurusdoug · 20-05-2018, 15:40

The testers themselves have not been informed what the changes are or recieved any extra training, my tester mate says it seems like a case of them having to read through the revised rule book and play spot the difference. My truck is due next month and he said I shouldn't worry, so I'm6 not

zephyr · 21-05-2018, 08:39

Here are the official information as well as new MOT inspection manual;

Guidance - Overview of MOT changes from May 2018

MOT inspection manual for private passenger and light commercial vehicles

20-05-2018, 12:00	#1
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	New MOT Myths or NOT So the new MOT regulations are here. There’s a hell of a lot of panic, myths, untruths and scare mongering on social media, the media and people talking. So what does it mean for Terrano drivers? If you read the wording of the regulations it does seem worrying on the surface, for instance smoke of any colour from a diesel? The environment is mentioned a lot in the regulations. My personal opinion is that the intentions behind the changes are to remove vehicles from the road rather than ensure safety of vehicles. Could this be the beginning of a very quick demise of Terranos? A worry Fail is the category called Dangerous, a vehicle can not be driven until repaired. Surely this is open to abuse by garages wishing to engineer business? Also is the category of Fail subject to testers personal opinions, so would one tester call it dangerous but another call it major? A Major Fail can be driven away from the test station so you can drive home to repair it. It would be interesting to hear from anyone that works in the motor trade. I think we will have to wait and see how it does or doesn’t effect us.

20-05-2018, 15:38	#2
Mav96 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Hastings, South East Vehicle: Maverick 96 2.7 Lwb Tdi Posts: 437	You haven't got a DPF so you are ok for now regarding smoke.

20-05-2018, 15:40	#3
terranosaurusdoug Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Yorkshire, J33 M62 Vehicle: 2000 Terrano lwb 2.7TDI Posts: 5,500	The testers themselves have not been informed what the changes are or recieved any extra training, my tester mate says it seems like a case of them having to read through the revised rule book and play spot the difference. My truck is due next month and he said I shouldn't worry, so I'm6 not

21-05-2018, 08:39	#4
zephyr Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: London Vehicle: 2001 TerranoII SE+ 2.7Tdi Posts: 154	Here are the official information as well as new MOT inspection manual; Guidance - Overview of MOT changes from May 2018 MOT inspection manual for private passenger and light commercial vehicles