MOT, EML....

[Rp0thejester]

I was once told that an '06 vehicle will not fail automatically with the EML on, just looking at my failed MOT it says 08, so when did that change?

[GiveMeABreak]

I can't see all the details, so can't really comment, but the only reference to the Management Information Light under the Exhaust for Diesels vehicles is:

8.2.2.2. Opacity

Engine malfunction indicator lamp (engine management light or ‘EML’)
Turn on the ignition and check that the engine malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminates and then goes off. On some vehicles it will be necessary to start the engine before the MIL goes off.

You need to inspect MIL fitted to diesel vehicles including hybrids with 4 or more wheels and first used on or after 1 July 2008.

Kit cars, amateur built vehicles and American pickups are not required to be fitted with an engine MIL.

So not sure what he's referencing that for....

[RichardW]

Looks like advisories to me? Hence in brackets and without the manual reference.

[GiveMeABreak]

That’s what I thought too, would of been clearer if they headed them as such.