Darren T Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 The MOT changes in april this year (becomes a lot stricter on mods). Ie if the car steering wheel was originally fitted with a airbag and has been fitted with non standard steering wheel (momo etc) which does not have an airbag fitted to it the car will fail it's mot. I only found this out yesterday. Also a lot more stuff besides including warning lights, seat belt pre-tensioners etc. Just thought i would warn people. Put mot 2012 changes into a search engine to find out more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ijustwantafile Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 Visible wiring that is insecure, inadequately supported or likely to cause a short will also result in a failure as will wires bared by damaged insulation. that's worth noting down. but depends how picky they're with mods like I've put a 12v extender from my central armrest's 12volt to next to my foot pedals then plug my satnav in there and ran the cable up the right where i mount it. cable is free and isn't clipped in anywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mintalkin Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 have just read an artical that they are sticking to the 3 1 1 format for testing and not going to the 4 2 2 which europe wanted as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren T Posted February 17, 2012 Author Share Posted February 17, 2012 The goverment seem hell bent on stopping modifying of any sort. Which will just send us back to the early 90's when nods were declared . I have also found that insurance company's are now charging excessive premiums for mods that a few years ago they added for no extra charge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny87 Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 I think lots of people are going to find these rules a right pain. I will make sure to be extra vigilant when I prepare my car for the MOT this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeebowhite Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 they really dont scrimp do they!! all makes sense I have to say! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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