De-cat and MOT question on classic
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De-cat and MOT question on classic
If i have an import MY94 car, where does it stand with regards to the MOT testing with a de-catted centre section ?
some say its old enough not to have to have a cat test others say ask here
so i am..
for info it has a sports cat in the downpipe also.
some say its old enough not to have to have a cat test others say ask here
so i am..
for info it has a sports cat in the downpipe also.
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cheers... ive always got the other centre pipe if needed.
So what age of car (import or UK) doesnt require the centre cat ?
So what age of car (import or UK) doesnt require the centre cat ?
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i just had my m.o.t m8 went thru all these probs
i own a 93 import fully de-catted and chipped
all garages state requires cat test
also it will have the info you need on the bottom of your log book under heading " special requirements "
good luck m8 not many places will pass without all the proper kit on
i own a 93 import fully de-catted and chipped
all garages state requires cat test
also it will have the info you need on the bottom of your log book under heading " special requirements "
good luck m8 not many places will pass without all the proper kit on
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found this on the web - eventually...
Emissions testing for petrol engines appears complex but once the date of first use and the vehicle type has been established then it's really quite simple.
Passenger cars:
First used before 1/8/1975 - Visual test only. Failure for excess idle speed, dense blue or black smoke for 5 seconds at idle or during acceleration up to 2500rpm or half engine max speed whichever lowest.
First used between 1/8/75 and 31/7/86 - meter test CO <=4.5%, HC<=1200ppm.
First used between 1/8/86 and 31/7/92 - meter test CO<=3.5%, HC<=1200ppm.
First used between 1/8/92 and 31/7/94 - advanced emission test (CAT) if its running on petrol when presented, to the vehicle specific limits usually around CO<=0.3%, HC<=200ppm and Lambda 0.97 - 1.03. Remember from 1st August 2001 a basic emission test will be carried out initially.
the basic emissions states this....
From 1st August 2001 a simplified emissions check was introduced and this will be carried out on vehicles prior to doing a full "CAT" test. If the vehicle meets the requirements during this BETs (basic emission test) then it passes. There will be no need to measure the engine temperature using the analyser probe but the vehicle must be at normal running temperature. However, engine rpm will still be measured. If the vehicle fails the BET then the full "CAT" test is applied.
so some might get by with the one cat if it gets through the basic emissions.
Emissions testing for petrol engines appears complex but once the date of first use and the vehicle type has been established then it's really quite simple.
Passenger cars:
First used before 1/8/1975 - Visual test only. Failure for excess idle speed, dense blue or black smoke for 5 seconds at idle or during acceleration up to 2500rpm or half engine max speed whichever lowest.
First used between 1/8/75 and 31/7/86 - meter test CO <=4.5%, HC<=1200ppm.
First used between 1/8/86 and 31/7/92 - meter test CO<=3.5%, HC<=1200ppm.
First used between 1/8/92 and 31/7/94 - advanced emission test (CAT) if its running on petrol when presented, to the vehicle specific limits usually around CO<=0.3%, HC<=200ppm and Lambda 0.97 - 1.03. Remember from 1st August 2001 a basic emission test will be carried out initially.
the basic emissions states this....
From 1st August 2001 a simplified emissions check was introduced and this will be carried out on vehicles prior to doing a full "CAT" test. If the vehicle meets the requirements during this BETs (basic emission test) then it passes. There will be no need to measure the engine temperature using the analyser probe but the vehicle must be at normal running temperature. However, engine rpm will still be measured. If the vehicle fails the BET then the full "CAT" test is applied.
so some might get by with the one cat if it gets through the basic emissions.
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Ditch your cats:
pre Sep 95 imports can be tested via the non-cat test, as they are not an exact match on the DOT register.
This is not a myth, its the facts - do a search and you will find several posts on this.
Also I have personal experience on this having done the same on my old WRX MY95
So classic WRXs and STis pre Sep 95 need no cats at all.
pre Sep 95 imports can be tested via the non-cat test, as they are not an exact match on the DOT register.
This is not a myth, its the facts - do a search and you will find several posts on this.
Also I have personal experience on this having done the same on my old WRX MY95
So classic WRXs and STis pre Sep 95 need no cats at all.
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Ditch your cats:
pre Sep 95 imports can be tested via the non-cat test, as they are not an exact match on the DOT register.
This is not a myth, its the facts - do a search and you will find several posts on this.
Also I have personal experience on this having done the same on my old WRX MY95
So classic WRXs and STis pre Sep 95 need no cats at all.
pre Sep 95 imports can be tested via the non-cat test, as they are not an exact match on the DOT register.
This is not a myth, its the facts - do a search and you will find several posts on this.
Also I have personal experience on this having done the same on my old WRX MY95
So classic WRXs and STis pre Sep 95 need no cats at all.
To the OP, I'd search around and find proper doc on this. If you then get that printed up and take it to your test centre, you shouldn't have future problems.
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stiX, Vindaloo and again to the user that sits on my shoulder and babysits me through my impreza education myblackwrx (thanks again mate for replying to one of my posts - you should come this way for a free beer)
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No worries
A few years ago, I had a decatted MY95 WRX. Swapped the centre cat back on for MOT time - still failed.
Completely lost as to what to do, asked for help on here - bingo! Some helpful chap explained the non-cat test Pre Sep 95 wotsit. Printed it out, took it back to the testing centre and they then tested it with the non-cat test, which it flew through as its so much more lenient
A few years ago, I had a decatted MY95 WRX. Swapped the centre cat back on for MOT time - still failed.
Completely lost as to what to do, asked for help on here - bingo! Some helpful chap explained the non-cat test Pre Sep 95 wotsit. Printed it out, took it back to the testing centre and they then tested it with the non-cat test, which it flew through as its so much more lenient
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if its a pre 95 import it doesnt need a cat mine a 94 wrx import went thru mot with no cats on it all
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Type RA website i think but you can check here http://www.vosa.gov.uk/vosacorp/repo...01994-2002.pdf
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Thought the cat was in the down pipe and the centre section was not a cat just a silencer so does not effect emmisions . My 93 wrx is H&S decat down pipe straight through centre and scorpion back box ,been on the car for 6 years never had a problem with mot
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Yeah it does.
Year of first registration and year of reg in the uk.
Haha just realised, the car was registered on my 20th birthday coolio.
For the cat test i believe it's based on year of manufacture not year of registration in the uk.
Year of first registration and year of reg in the uk.
Haha just realised, the car was registered on my 20th birthday coolio.
For the cat test i believe it's based on year of manufacture not year of registration in the uk.
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If you put up the results of your MOT and how they tested it ,as you can see this thread is about the decat/mot question, did the gargae test it with a Basic Emissions Test or did they use another figure.
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WRXkarl, if your car is failing the CORRECT test (which for a 93WRX is the non cat test) then fitting a catalyst won't help as it will be swamped by the high emissions level, I suspect your tester used the cat test (incorrectly) so take it back and tell him its a grey and to check with VOSA if he doesn't accept he used the wrong test.
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