2012 MOT Test

The Gorilla · 07-06-2011, 11:19 AM

Hi,

As some of the Members are involved in
the Motor Industry I was wondering
what their views where on the MOT
rule changes for 2012 /

Just as an example Rear Cat delete on
a E90 M3 will be a fail.

Emissions Test to be on year of ''engine'' fitted
not year of 'Car', and all required Cats fitted.

Any Suspension modifications that are considered
inappropriate, fail.

Who says what is inappropriate ?

I would guess this is primarily aimed at the
Spring 'choppers' but it allows to much
personal indiscretion.

Was just curious on how those involved view
all this, as its certainly 'creep' towards a pan
European style of Test.

Regards,

The Gorilla.

s.mac · 08-06-2011, 06:40 PM

from the blank replies I take it they dont know about the changes, I didnt

TANKSLAPPER · 09-06-2011, 09:35 AM

EU reckons changing wheels and tyres to a larger size will reduce your mpg so increase your co2 so they are thinking of increase your road tax into the next band.

what bollocks...........

They should charge car with roof racks and mud flaps on.......... hey Alex

T$

Silver Bullet · 09-06-2011, 11:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TANKSLAPPER

EU reckons changing wheels and tyres to a larger size will reduce your mpg so increase your co2 so they are thinking of increase your road tax into the next band.

what bollocks...........

They should charge car with roof racks and mud flaps on.......... hey Alex

T$

Dont fookin start!!!!!!!!!!!!!

pinkpanther008 · 09-06-2011, 11:20 AM

If we decrease our wheel size and rolling radius does the tax decrease then....thought not!....funny how it never seems to work the other way round with these euro bureaucrats!?!

The Gorilla · 09-06-2011, 12:32 PM

Hi,

From what I understand, the 2012 changes
are all part of an EU directive which is all
on going.

I spoke with a Local MOT Tester and he is of
the view that this is just the start.

He said that a Pan European MOT based around
the German TUV test was their ultimate goal.

Regards,

The Gorilla.

Bounce · 09-06-2011, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Silver Bullet

Dont fookin start!!!!!!!!!!!!!

mattCSLnut · 09-06-2011, 09:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TANKSLAPPER

EU reckons changing wheels and tyres to a larger size will reduce your mpg so increase your co2 so they are thinking of increase your road tax into the next band.

what bollocks...........

They should charge cars with roof racks and mud flaps on.......... hey Alex

T$

Just as well I didn't go through with ordering them mud flaps

lucky escape that

07-06-2011, 11:19 AM	#1
The Gorilla S5, Sport Off, DSC M-track Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 740 Casino cash: $14401	2012 MOT Test Hi, As some of the Members are involved in the Motor Industry I was wondering what their views where on the MOT rule changes for 2012 / Just as an example Rear Cat delete on a E90 M3 will be a fail. Emissions Test to be on year of ''engine'' fitted not year of 'Car', and all required Cats fitted. Any Suspension modifications that are considered inappropriate, fail. Who says what is inappropriate ? I would guess this is primarily aimed at the Spring 'choppers' but it allows to much personal indiscretion. Was just curious on how those involved view all this, as its certainly 'creep' towards a pan European style of Test. Regards, The Gorilla.

09-06-2011, 09:35 AM	#3
TANKSLAPPER S5, Sport Off, DSC M-track Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 801 Casino cash: $8979	EU reckons changing wheels and tyres to a larger size will reduce your mpg so increase your co2 so they are thinking of increase your road tax into the next band. what bollocks........... They should charge car with roof racks and mud flaps on.......... hey Alex T$ __________________ Club Tankslapper: No doughnuts or wingnuts, if but’s, and monkey nuts. It's not a proper accident until you eat hospital food

09-06-2011, 11:20 AM	#5
pinkpanther008 S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Essex England Posts: 359 Casino cash: $5033	Tax! If we decrease our wheel size and rolling radius does the tax decrease then....thought not!....funny how it never seems to work the other way round with these euro bureaucrats!?! __________________ purple haze...

08-06-2011, 06:40 PM	#2
s.mac CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 4,247 Casino cash: $15600	from the blank replies I take it they dont know about the changes, I didnt

09-06-2011, 12:32 PM	#6
The Gorilla S5, Sport Off, DSC M-track Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 740 Casino cash: $14401	Hi, From what I understand, the 2012 changes are all part of an EU directive which is all on going. I spoke with a Local MOT Tester and he is of the view that this is just the start. He said that a Pan European MOT based around the German TUV test was their ultimate goal. Regards, The Gorilla.