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This seems to be doing the rounds on the internet so have no idea how true it is There are to be some changes to the MOT test from 1st January 2012 which are being introduced in response to European Commission Directive 2010/48/EU of the 5th July 2010 and which will effect those with aftermarket HID headlights and remapped ECUs: 4.1.4 Compliance with requirements: (a) Lamp, emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements ( Products on lens or light source which obviously reduce light intensity or change emitted colour © Light source and lamp not compatible 4.1.5. Levelling devices (where mandatory): (a) Device not operating. ( Manual device cannot be operated from driver’s seat. 4.1.6 Headlamp cleaning device (where mandatory): Device not operating. For anyone with a remap, section 6.1.9 may be relevant. 6.1.9 Engine performance: (a) Control unit illegal modified. ( Illegal engine modification. (by 'illegal', it is assumed that they mean changed/programmed differently from OEM specifications) There will also be a new check on the general condition of the wiring: 4.11. Electrical wiring (a) Wiring insecure or not adequately secured. ( Wiring deteriorated. © Damaged or deteriorated insulation and on the function of airbag and seat belt pre-tensioner systems: 7.1.4. Safety belt Pre-tensioners: Pre-tensioner obviously missing or not suitable with the vehicle. 7.1.5. Airbag: (a) Airbags obviously missing or not suitable with the vehicle. ( Airbag obviously non-operative. 7.1.6. SRS Systems: SRS MIL indicates any kind of failure of the system. Quote: Originally Posted by VOSA The car/light goods vehicle MOT test is about to change – the European Commission has changed the Directive that covers it. We take a look at when these changes are likely to come into effect and what they mean for MOT testers. 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 new Directive keeps the EU minimum 4-2-2 test frequency but adds a number of new elements to the British MOT test. The Directive anticipates all test changes being in place by 1 January 2012, and a common European approach to test certificates in place by 1 January 2014. So what is VOSA doing to introduce the changes? In terms of test frequency, in mid-July the coalition government confirmed that it intends ‘to look at the issue of MOT test frequencies later this year’. VOSA contributed statistical data to inform the last review in 2008, and we expect that our computer system and the data you have entered will be utilised again in much the same way. We expect to hear more details of the government’s review proposals later in the year. As far as changes to the test content are concerned, VOSA has already been analysing the requirements of the new Directive and working out how to implement them. We started this earlier in the year by talking with representatives of the MOT trade at our regular Trade User Group and VTS Council meetings. Both VOSA and the Department for Transport (DfT) are keen to ensure that any changes to the test are introduced in as practical a way as possible, keeping the burden on the trade to a minimum and ideally keeping the changes cost neutral. In many cases, the changes shouldn’t necessarily lead to an increase in average test times. A good example is the malfunction indicator lamps on the dashboard that indicate defective electronic power steering, electronic stability control and secondary restraint systems. Testers already check the dashboard for other lamps, so no extra time would be required for this addition to the test. Electrical wiring and batteries are now included in the test’s scope, but testers already check the vehicle structure where wiring is secured – often along the same routes as other testable items, such as brake pipes in the engine compartment. So again, this doesn’t look like an additional burden on the tester. In the pre-computerisation days, testers often (wrongly) failed vehicles for insecure batteries, so they must have been looking at them then! Now, it means that when we implement the new Directive, vehicles can legitimately fail for battery insecurity, for no extra tester effort. Other items – such as headlamp bulb and unit incompatibility, headlamp levelling devices and illegal engine ‘chipping’ – will need further thought before we can get a workable solution for MOT stations. Some of the new items may require extra effort on the part of the tester – when we know for sure what that is we’ll be talking again with our trade and DfT colleagues to work out what the impact will be. The common EU test certificate should be relatively easy to achieve – the only data that the Directive expects and that we don’t currently provide is the symbol for the vehicle’s country of origin. Probably 99% of vehicles tested will have ‘UK’ entered here, but if you do test vehicles with a foreign plate, you will need to enter the correct country symbol. We may even be able to make this change earlier if there is a convenient opportunity. The MOT trade can rest assured that VOSA is working closely with you to introduce any new elements as efficiently and effectively as possible, with the minimum of fuss. Just as importantly, we are also working closely with Siemens to ensure that any system changes due on New Year’s Eve 2011 go smoothly! We should know more by the time the MOT seminars take place – come along and ask the experts.

i ve not been stopped by the 5 o in the 8 months of them being on the car.Been follow several times

Busters lights look like the 06 onwards facelift cluster covered in film. Those smoked lights on EBay look like 06 replicas or maybe a variant of the 06 look, they're very nice, not too dark , that company also does them in plain. I'd like to see some pics of these fitted (smoked or plain) if anyone has them. Pete Mine started life as the clear jdm cluster but i was unsure of the look once fitted. i ve got to stay these led light are very bright even through the smoked film.

if you want tinted lights just get em covered in a smoke film like mind.I had it done for a dam sight cheap then replacement lights and its easily remove if you change your mind later.

gutted for you m8.Lesson for us all as winter approaches

what a great idea ....i like both to be completely honest .White as you said could be hard to match so i d personally go black. cant go wrong and its works to help break it all up.

aboard

I d personnelly go have a look at em.You may be happy wiyh the look.

i d suggest taking the car along to a tyre specialist they come across this loads, so should be set up to deal with it.

good news m8...nowt like getting the go ahead to drive again.

why you selling,looks brand new?

spotted in my local garage getting cigs.Nice to meet you mate shame we couldnt talk longer.

mx5 or better still an mr2 roadster......had both and i rate em. i d say imo that the roadster is more fun to drive

here you go m8 http://www.sgs-engineering.com/pages/st ... range/350Z also have a look at this,maybe you can make it.. viewtopic.php?f=94&t=42888

its just logged me out whilst viewing a thread....?

well i ll say it again,i ve had no problems with him or the parts.

i ve got an o/e rear spoiler sat in the garage.pm me mate.

i am in total agreement with this.I ve dealt with Rik a couple of times and found the parts and service pretty good.The rear diffuser and spats came from him and only needed slight trimming for a great fit imo.So if trimming saves £££s i am quite happy.

do it.

omg

if you like the scorpion exhaust you could always opt for this tyre diffuser.

up date ....this morning it was still the same from cold but once warmed up it seemed fine.Now i dont wont the expence and hassel of fitting a pump when it could just be something else like the sensor. starting to wonder if i need to take it into the garage to get them to check it out.

cheers m8. once i ve sorted parts i ll give you a shout.should be fun.

cheers m8

anyone got a link on this.I ve hit the search button but to no avail. looks like i am going to have to do it shortly so could do with some help.