M.O.T changes since th 1st of Jan

[1781cc]

what is the definition of an "illegal" chip then? I'm pretty sure there is no law governing ECU reprogramming?

Anything bought on ebay

[Tony Stark]

what is the definition of an "illegal" chip then? I'm pretty sure there is no law governing ECU reprogramming?

Im confused too, Is this about things like the ebay tuning boxes people fit? Most ecu's are well hidden so the only sensible way to check would be by plugging in? Theres no mention of that though.

[mcandmar]

Just had a look on our NCT site (Irish version of MOT) and the list of changes for Directive 2010/48/EU dont really mean anything to be honest.

http://www.nct.ie/pdf/Significant%20NCT%20Manual%20Changes%20for%20Jan%202012.pdf

[4WheelDrifter]

Luckily I feel the EU will be a distant memory by the time my S2 is up and running.

[Ross]

Or the more reason to find a friendly MOT tester :mischeif:

[Jamo]

Luckily I feel the EU will be a distant memory by the time my S2 is up and running.

I'm sure there is a Mayan prophecy about when your S2 will be on the road again

[driftin jo]

I'm just fecked off I need to get a new washer pump and pipe work for my rs2 washer jets, I deleted them yonks ago

Headlamp cleaning device is only mandatory for HID's so if you haven't got them fitted your ok.

[Jenks]

So the test will be more strict but there will be a longer time in between tests for deterioration, damage and wear n tear to ensure it becomes unviable to repair. Thus, as previously mentioned, encouraging new car purchases.
Why don't governments and eu knobs stop wasting our taxes trying to work out how to get more of the taxes out of us and concentrate on making the world a better place the feckless tossers.

[poor-boy]

So the test will be more strict but there will be a longer time in between tests for deterioration, damage and wear n tear to ensure it becomes unviable to repair. Thus, as previously mentioned, encouraging new car purchases.
Why don't governments and eu knobs stop wasting our taxes trying to work out how to get more of the taxes out of us and concentrate on making the world a better place the feckless tossers.

[pixsaudisex2]

Tis all poooooo.

[Fat Audi 80]

I'm just fecked off I need to get a new washer pump and pipe work for my rs2 washer jets, I deleted them yonks ago

Wouldn't it be easier to install standard bulbs for the MOT? 30 minute job once a year?

[poor-boy]

Wouldn't it be easier to install standard bulbs for the MOT? 30 minute job once a year?

I have also read somewhere else a couple of weeks ago that if your car passes mot with the standard lights etc and you change them later (Modify) then your insurance will be void

[Fat Audi 80]

I have also read somewhere else a couple of weeks ago that if your car passes mot with the standard lights etc and you change them later (Modify) then your insurance will be void

What, so I can actually see FURTHER with HID's than the crappy incandescant wossits....

[poor-boy]

What, so I can actually see FURTHER with HID's than the crappy incandescant wossits....

I know... I cant see with normal headlights now.

Just more stupid laws to remove old cars off the road.. All I say is "long live my MoT geezer"

[baltiboyS2]

I know... I cant see with normal headlights now.

Just more stupid laws to remove old cars off the road.. All I say is "long live my MoT geezer"

That in essence is all it is about buy new cars get older motors off the road i am in the trade it is just mick take it will bring in more money in the long term bigger repair bills newer cars being sold but alot of people don't have the cash to to buy another car


cheers Raj