RMI WARNS THAT EU-FORCED MOT CHANGES COULD BE SIGNIFICANT
March 1st, 2010
BY KEITH NUTHALL
THE RETAIL Motor Industry Federation (RMI) has warned a strengthening of European Union (EU) minimum roadworthiness test standards could widen tests carried out under the UK's MOT. In a comprehensive upgrade, the EU Council of Ministers agreed "modern electronic systems be included in the list of items to be tested." This change and others will amend directive 2009/40/EC on minimum standards for roadworthiness tests - most have to be introduced by December 2011. The changes will not yet involve a compulsory electronic diagnostic, with ...
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