If you get yor cat removed, will this result in an MOT Fail??

I just payed £20 for my MOT and I have no cats ;)

I just wondered if there was no CAT surley the emmisions would be higher than normal and hence fail the test??

You can get away with removing one of the cats, normally in the centre section rather than the downpipe. This will ensure you pass an MOT.

Jamie

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Depends how friendly you are with your MOT station...

Sure it will fail. But its not too hard to put a catted centre section back in come MOT time. That's what I'm going to do. And there are certain people who offer that service... ;)

Lunchie

Depends on the model! I think that the only Imprezas that can get away without a cat are Jap imports 1994 or older (Markus's beast passed without any, 94WRX). All others will need cats by law to pass the test.

My 96 STI passed last year without cats, I rang around the local MOT stations beforehand & asked the question "am I correct in assuming because my car is an Import & not a UK model it does not need a cat" then took my car to the one who said yes, I dont know if I was lucky but anyway it passed. The red paint on one of the reversing light bulbs wired directly also worked for a fog light.
Perhaps I was just lucky but worth a try. Also I calleed the car a Subaru WRX STI, I purposely missed out the word Impreza on the phone

Stuart

Aye, my MY94 passes the MOT with no cats :D