New MOT rule

[lusid666]

Just been talking to my local MOT testing station about the new MOT rules and learned something that you guys (and girls) may not be aware of.

If your car is missing any of the heat shielding under the car it is now a fail.

My MOT tester said its the most stupid rule he has ever seen.

 

[Van_Dammesque]

Surely this is just for the tank area?

EDIT: "fuel tank and exhaust shields missing"

 

[red]

Do you still get advisories for factory fitted engine covers under the car? Always thought that was one of the most pointless, tell the manufacturers to stop doing it if it's MOT note worthy.

 

[lusid666]

I was told it was any heat shield but I haven't checked the actual wording. On a plus point, just took mine down (sans heat shield) and my MOT tester said seeing as its a metal fuel tank he would let it slide (helps that I know the guy) and it passed with only 2 minor faults, both the rear flexi brake pipes Happy bunny sat here typing this

 

[Van_Dammesque]

Can you link to a "sans heat shield", searching doesn't bring anything conclusive up!

Nice to hear your Puma passed! k:

 

[CherryVimto]

MOT Manual

Section 6.1.3 Fuel system

Defect E: Fire risk due to fuel tank shield or exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment
Category: Dangerous

https://www.mot-testing.service.gov.uk/documents/manuals/class3457/

 

[yippeekiay]

Do you still get advisories for factory fitted engine covers under the car? Always thought that was one of the most pointless, tell the manufacturers to stop doing it if it's MOT note worthy.

Didn't get one on my last three MOT's, whereas it was added on the previous few before that.