New MOT rules.

[Charlie D]

Hello All,

 

This is not a discussion about should you bother with an MOT. That subject has been flogged to death more than once on these pages.

 

What is more concerning is that one of the new requirements to obtain an MOT is the section of the test:

 

“Fluid leaks posing an environmental risk.”

 

Well, that’s it then.

The price of crank rear oil seal conversions will hit the roof as demand outstrips supply.

 

As far as I know there is not a date limit to this regulation. (Unlike exhaust emissions for example.) If anyone knows better then I apologize for been a doom monger.

 

But it’s not just the crank rear oil seal is it. Gearbox drips, rear axle drips, steering box drips.

 

Maybe you could tell the MOT tester that ALL Triumphs drip oil, it was part of the design.

But I don’t think that would work.

 

Best to clean away any traces of the leak before you get it tested.

 

Charlie.

[stuart]

This has always been a requirement of the test that excessive oil leaks are a fail, thing is you 1. Need to find an MOT station that is sympathetic to old cars and 2. Get under and wipe them all off before it goes in!

Stuart.

[lightningburns]

Hi Charlie,

 

As I understand it the older cars that continue to be tested will be judged as they would previously. Allowances made for wheel bearings small leaks etc. If leaks present a danger or potentilal danger to safety then they should fail.

Having said that, on all my cars (including moderns) I usually give a quick spray with brake cleaner on any small suspect areas to remove any possibility of a fail or advisiory.

If a modern leaks enough to drip on the drive I fix it. If the TR does not drip on the drive I check all the levels !

Regards,

John.

[Geko]

 

The price of crank rear oil seal conversions will hit the roof as demand outstrips supply.

 

 

Speculators will be all out for oil seal conversion investments... funny one

[ChrisR-4A]

If it leaks enough to drip in the 10mins max the engine is running for the test then it's not fit to drive anyway.

No ones mentioned Anti Freeze, more of a threat than oil to the environment ! Not all models have overflow bottles as standard, there'll be a run on those as well????????

Chris

[Charlie D]

Maybe there is a business opportunity to develop and sell “TR Nappies” to fit the full length under the car.

 

A “catch-all” answer to the problem.

 

Charlie.

[HSM]

Section 8.4.1 of the test manual states, a leak of fluids such as engine coolant,

screen wash & fluid required for Selective Catalyst Reduction aren't reasons for

failure, You should fail a vehicle if a fluid leak creates a pool on the floor within

5 minutes that's more than 75mm in diameter or if there are many leaks which

collectively leak fluid at the same rate ( don't panic unless the tester stands there

with a stop watch and tape measure )

 

 

Harvey S. Maitland DVSA AE

[nowtelse2do]

I use my wife's pantie liners (for the car), examiner dare'nt check.

 

Dave

[MikeyB1]

My tester is most sympathetic towards old cars, says oil leaks are par for the course especially old British cars. Mike.

[monty]

My tester is most sympathetic towards old cars, says oil leaks are par for the course especially old British cars. Mike.

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