I have had an MOT fail previously for a split rubber on a steering balljoint so I suspect that this is not a change. The HID thing is good news, around here we have a lot of clios etc with aftermarket HID and they are dazzling at best. The insufficiently supported/protected wires is a direct concern for me. The wiring on my car is in a dreadful state. I think this will bring forward my project to update the electrical systems on the car. MOT in June so something of a priority I think. I am not sure of the benefit of a drivers seat that moves.... I am the only person that drives my car and the seat hasn't been moved since I bought the car nearly three years ago. Mark Miles
Manager Bar Square 8 Market Place Wokingham Berkshire RG40 1AL 07565 110439 ________________________________ From: MattWilson(Q2-412) <[email protected]> To: Quantum Owners Group <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, 22 February 2012, 9:38 Subject: [Quantum Owners] MOT Reg Changes As we're all getting quite enthusiastic about legal issues and MOT regs etc.... Someone at work forwarded the below link to me last week: http://uk.autoblog.com/2012/01/04/changes-to-mot-rules-in-2012-are-you-ready/ I was wondering how some of this might affect our Quantum's at MOT time. (Not sure how much of the article is the usual scare- mongering). Some highlights I thought may casue a few issues: 1. Missing, or split/damaged dust covers on steering and suspension ball-joints will result in failure if they will allow dirt to enter the joint. <maybe that's always been the case and is good practice to sort ASAP anyway but a pain if time is short in the run-up to your MOT>. 2. They've essentially closed the door on after-market HID (GOOD!). So if you've got them, you may have trouble now. 3. Fail for insufficiently supported or protected wires. 4. Driver's seat must go back and forward. So presumably if you've got a fixed type bucket seat, that could be a problem. Any thoughts? Matt -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s). -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s).
