new mot laws

[Swanny_UK]

"b. a silencer in such condition, or of such a type, that the noise emitted from the vehicle is clearly unreasonably above the level expected from a similar vehicle with a silencer in average condition."

to this...

a silencer in such condition, or of such a type, that the noise emitted from the vehicle is clearly unreasonably above the level expected from a similar vehicle with a standard silencer in average condition"

Both paragraphs, both old and new contain the ambiguous phrase "clearly unreasonably above".  The old paragraph is saying \'it cant be much noisier than a similar type of car - which is very vague, and the new one is saying \'it cant be much noisier than the a similar vehicle with a standard exhaust\'.  

There is no mention of specific empirical values, such as within a certain percentage difference in noise level.  Its completely open to interpretation.  So - you\'re fine with an after market exhaust, as long as its not ridiculously loud.  

So for all intents and purposes - nothing has changed apart from the type of part that the noise is compared to.  Your still knackered if you get a git of an MOT guy, or a VOSA guy.

[SiH]

Come on guys, this is psoted up on every modified car forum on a regular basis - it\'s nothing new. Basically it\'s not going to get thrown at you unless your car is crazy loud, or your MTO tester has a chip on his shoulder - as has always been the case.

It\'s also subjective - one man\'s loud is another\'s quiet.

[kiwiracer]

Whats new,the Labour Gov have been committing suicide for some time now on all motor related laws,you have some limp wristed ....s writing all the laws on motoring and most of them dont drive or enjoy any form of motoring,to them its numbers,be seen to suck up to the boss,another oppurtunity to get promotion et el