MOT emissions failure
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Had a Scoobysport downpipe fitted a few months ago and have just re-MOT'd the car (MY96 prodrive). It failed on emissions. HC passed ok but CO was around 0.6%, should be less than 0.3% for a pass.
Is it normal to fail MOT with just centre cat only??
Is it normal to fail MOT with just centre cat only??
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Was the car very hot at the time?
I believe the front cat is a cold temp cat and the middle a hot temp cat.. so middle one if working properly and the exhaust gases nice and hot is should pass an MOT..
That is how I remember it being explained anyway.
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I believe the front cat is a cold temp cat and the middle a hot temp cat.. so middle one if working properly and the exhaust gases nice and hot is should pass an MOT..
That is how I remember it being explained anyway.
JGM
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Join your local Motor Club, find a realistic garage they recommend and take it there. They know if they fail it you are only going to change the pipe for the MOT then change it back, so what's the point?
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Eddie, that was my fear. I was just about to buy a front pipe decat for my STi 7 UK but the last thing I want is to have to change the thing out just to pass the MOT. I've been quoted around £100 to fit one so very quickly it becomes unviable.
A sportscat is around £500 but might be a better option in the long run.
I've seen few threads on this topic, especially on bugeye cars.
The dodgy MOT tester is not really an option as these guys wouldn't risk losing their testers licence for a dodgy test. The Dept of Transport go round doing just this sort of thing with obvious consequences.
A sportscat is around £500 but might be a better option in the long run.
I've seen few threads on this topic, especially on bugeye cars.
The dodgy MOT tester is not really an option as these guys wouldn't risk losing their testers licence for a dodgy test. The Dept of Transport go round doing just this sort of thing with obvious consequences.
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