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Earlier this year I'm sure I read something about new MOT laws here in the UK starting about now(December 2011).

New failure rules covering after market HID's, Remaps and Warning Lights like air bags.

Have these new rules been implemented, are they now in place?
 
Shadeyman said:
Earlier this year I'm sure I read something about new MOT laws here in the UK starting about now(December 2011).

New failure rules covering after market HID's, Remaps and Warning Lights like air bags.

Have these new rules been implemented, are they now in place?
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This is the most up to date and comprehensive list I have found so far. All the others are the rumours from when it first surfaced still.
 
ChrisUK said:
Lol good luck detecting a remap. Just as well its interweb hearsay.
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It probabely is. This is the the EU directive that we in the UK have to conform to.
http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=OJ:L:2010:173:0047:0072:EN:PDF

Check out section 6.1.9 clearly states "VISUAL INSPECTION".
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Can anyone confirm these changes are in place now?
 
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sledge said:
It seems Vauxhall are investigating and clamping down on warranty issues that could be contributed to remaps. I suspect it wont be long before every other manufacturer joins in assuming they are not already operating similar procedures.

http://www.astraownersclub.com/vb/showthread.php?t=335197
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That's entirely fair enough, it's still their car afterall until whoever bought it fully repays it off.

A lot of people seem to forget that.
 
TallTom said:
Does this mean that a software remap (hard to detect visually would be ok....), but a plug and play box would be frowned upon?
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If a visual inspection is all that is done they would have no idea if a car had been remapped, so remapped cars would be safe for now IMO.

However, Germany has had a complete ban on remapping in place since 2009 so I guess they have the means to some how detect a remaps. I don't suppose it will take long for the technology to be shipped here for use in our own MOT stations.

I still don't know if these new rules have been implemented here in the UK yet. Some say December 2011 and some say January 2012. Does anyone know for sure?
 
EH??.....what are you on about??....Assuming the car hasnt been bought outright or with an unsecured loan it belongs to the company providing the finance. This can be any one of hundreds of different finance providers and it doesnt have to be Vauxhall.

The manufacturer will provide the warranty on the car regardless of who actually owns it so long as the accompanying Ts and Cs are met. In this case it looks like some owners are taking the pi** and expecting Vax to stump up for warranty repairs that may have been caused by remaps that are not allowed under the Ts and Cs and Vax are now starting to investigate and dismiss them....If one of the biggest car makers in the world (GM) are starting to adopt this policy you can bet they all will.
 
Looks like its January 2012.
The list of whats deemed "illegal" or how MOT stations willll detect remaps seems undecided as yet.

Starting in January 2012 a new stricter MOT will be introduced as the EU brings in a minimum standard of vehicle testing across all member States.

The VOSA internal newsletter Matters Of Testing contains an interesting piece on the future.

A few things stand out.

Britain has been testing vehicles under the MOT scheme for 50 years now.

Last year, the European Directive covering the MOT test was updated and revised by a modern version called 2009/40/ EC.

This was then updated by 2010/48/EU, which was ratified on 5 July this year

The changes bring the requirements for car and commercial tests closer together with approximately 50 new testable items to be added.

VOSA are currently working with MOT testers to try to ensure that the new test is cost neutral, in other words no fee increase. Also they are working with testers to find the most efficient way of checking the new items.

Implications for modified vehicles

New areas specifically affecting modified cars include:

HID headlamps and bulb incompatibility,

Tinted windows

Wiring condition and, possibly of greater concern

Mudguards(wings), spray suppression devices.

Visual inspection

(a)Missing,loose or badly corroded

(b)Insufficient clearance to road wheel

(c) Not inaccordance with the requirements.

Engine performance:

(a) Control unit illegally modified.

(b) Illegal engine modifications.

Currently we do not have a list of illegal engine tuning parts in this country but the EC is looking at restrictions across the board, particularly as OEM are pressing against tuning of their ECU software, maintaining that it is their property, regardless of the vehicles sale.

We previously reported on the German take on chip tuning

Chip Tuning restrictions

Obviously any ban on tuning would negatively affect not only our hobby but also a vast range of aftermarket suppliers who still seem to be ignoring the possible consequences of any new legislation.

After liasing with ETO (European Tuners Organisation) there is every possibility that any initial laws will be aimed at cars which use an 'Emissions' based tax system.

As the system is based also on economy it may be that wider wheels,increasing rolling resistance and other mods that affect weight or aerodynamics fall foul of the regulations

We need to raise awareness of this legislation, so please ask any supplier you speak with if they are aware of the issue and what action they are taking.

Details found here:
http://www.the-ace.org.uk/stricter-mot-test-from-2012.html
 
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I was told last week that it starts in January 2012, but for issues such as warning lights for airbags etc. they will be listed as advisories, but certain categories will become failures mid 2012. However I don't have absolute fact on this, just what a garage guy was telling me.
 
sledge said:
EH??.....what are you on about??....Assuming the car hasnt been bought outright or with an unsecured loan it belongs to the company providing the finance. This can be any one of hundreds of different finance providers and it doesnt have to be Vauxhall.

The manufacturer will provide the warranty on the car regardless of who actually owns it so long as the accompanying Ts and Cs are met. In this case it looks like some owners are taking the pi** and expecting Vax to stump up for warranty repairs that may have been caused by remaps that are not allowed under the Ts and Cs and Vax are now starting to investigate and dismiss them....If one of the biggest car makers in the world (GM) are starting to adopt this policy you can bet they all will.
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Sorry that's what I meant.
 
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