"New MOT rules 2019: All you need to know"
"MOT Test Gosport"
[ "New MOT rules 2019We have been seeing new technologies are developed for our roads and cars. Therefore, new laws and requirements are also designed to be introduced with new driving laws. The drivers may wonder how these will play with the way in driving on the roads and how our vehicles are maintained. Do not worry because we here provide you with all the necessary information that you need from MOTs and motorways to passing diesel car and cyclistsThe 2019 MOT changesThe biggest change for the entire 2019 in MOT is the pass & fail categories. Now, totally five is in place where two represents an MOT failure and three represents different levels of a pass category. They are:Dangerous  If there is a failure or safety issue or severe environmental risk so that the car should not be driven until repair is done. It is a fail category.Major  Issues that develop dangers to the environment or vehicles safety. The car can be taken out for repairs but again it falls under a failure category.Minor  Though issues have no threat to the vehicles safety still may be with potential risk to the environment. This is a case of Pass.Advisory  This infantile issue likely turns significantly more severe if ignored. This is also a Pass case.Pass  When the car meets out the current standards without any issues, this is considered as a Pass.An array of new legal requirements is now introduced to the MOT 2019 for the first time ever and they are:Brake warning lights  If brake discs/pads are severely worn or absent, or if illuminated, then it is considered as a fail.Brake pad, warning lights, missing discs or brake padsBrake fluid  any sign of contaminated brake fluid will result in failTyres - Under-inflated tyresReversing lights- Must be functional on all vehicles registered in September 2009 or afterDaytime running lights - Must be functional on all vehicles registered in March 2018 or afterNew rules and exemptionsMOT Test Gosport does not require for vehicles over 40 years, so long as they have not been considerably altered. The idea behind the exemption is that such vehicles are maintained well by the car-enthusiasts and they are used only for short runs.Other recent changes made to the MOT testThe problems are graded as dangerous, major or minor by the testersA minor fault vehicle may still be passed. However, it will be illegal for a motorist to drive with a perilous defect.The minor faults are marked on the MOT certificate with other necessary advisory noticesCurrently, Diesel Particulate Filters are also checked. If it is removed or tampered, then you will be failed in that MOTThe smoke test limit is also slashedThese new rules have been implemented to ensure a safe driving both mechanically and environmentally" ]