Mot question
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The lambda sensor is in the turbo elbow I believe, if it isn't connected there'll be a hole in the exhaust letting lots of nice hot fire causing gases out :shock:
Was it the cat temp sensor they found, the probe hanging by the cat replacement pipe?
The issue of cats is abit vague as some people say you don't need on e on an import as it's not listed on the data base, so only a basic emission test is needed.
If they insist you need a cat to get less than 0.3%CO , borrow one of here if you fail, assuming they'll test it wth no cat :?
Was it the cat temp sensor they found, the probe hanging by the cat replacement pipe?
The issue of cats is abit vague as some people say you don't need on e on an import as it's not listed on the data base, so only a basic emission test is needed.
If they insist you need a cat to get less than 0.3%CO , borrow one of here if you fail, assuming they'll test it wth no cat :?
geoff pine
Well-Known Member
think we have 2 or 3 mot tester on this forum thay should be able to clear this up for us :lol:
Fast Guy said:
guess it was the cat temp sensor then - when he had the de-cat pipe fitted they just tied it up and hung it by the pipe !!!As for the emissions - i don't think they would even test it without the cat on the system :?
i might just tell him to take it to another garage as it sounds like they are being a bit fussy !!
r
well the mot bible states
a vehicle of 1993 vintage onwards is subject to a cat test with NO exceptions.
except the vehicles that have been manufactured and no exhaust emmissions data has been supplied,in this case you would test the vehicle using the pre 1993 data
.............................co 3.50%...........................
.............................hc 1200ppm.......................
however if when you present your car for its mot and say for example its a 1995 vintage.and you can produce evidence of engine modifications then the tester can carry out a visual test at his descrection
jonee
well the mot bible states
a vehicle of 1993 vintage onwards is subject to a cat test with NO exceptions.
except the vehicles that have been manufactured and no exhaust emmissions data has been supplied,in this case you would test the vehicle using the pre 1993 data
.............................co 3.50%...........................
.............................hc 1200ppm.......................
however if when you present your car for its mot and say for example its a 1995 vintage.and you can produce evidence of engine modifications then the tester can carry out a visual test at his descrection
jonee
warringtonjack
Active Member
Am i right in believing that a pre 08/92 car, even tho doesn't need a CAT, still needs to meet 3.5% CO?? :?:
Fast Guy said:J reg and earlier only need to be <3.5%
Jonee, any chance of getting a page reference for that quote so that next time any guys go in for an mot they can quote it if need be
save time just come on down south for your day at the seaside and an mot and piss up
i will post this up for all to see have no fear
Dooie Pop Pop
New Member
thanks for makin it clear jonee
sorry dooieDooie Pop Pop said:thanks for makin it clear jonee
rite: a K reg car can be a 1992 or a 1993 vehicle
so if its a K reg and you can prove its manufacturing date was before august 1993 then the emmissions test is a standard test ie
...................................co limit is 3.50%.................................
...................................hc limit is 1200ppm..............................
even if its got a cat on the car.
but if the manufacturing date is after then the cat test has to be carried out.
S
Stoned
Guest
Mines a 94(L) and it passed fine without a CAT
They just did the basic emmissions test
They just did the basic emmissions test