Reply To: New ‘connected MOT equipment’ to be rolled out by DVSA

[Craig Ross]

I think we are missing the point .. under “grandfather rights” .. existing test stations wont have to “upgrade” their present equipment. Only when they have to replace their equipment will they have to buy an “ATL” break tester. Most equipment manufacturers don’t offer a choice now … they stopped producing “manual” brake tester some time ago. As for spares they will be available for sometime yet.
I think its a positive move especially when we consider any tester with a card could log onto the service from anywhere & issue illegal certificates even from the pub … now they cant because they wont be able to log the brake test results & no certificate can be issued.