RussStiTypeuk

Hi All

MOT due mid August just wanted to know what the score is with a loud exhaust fitted, is there any stipulation on the DB of the exhaust ? I have the Nur Spec R fitted mid section and back box with original down pipe and Prodrive sports cat.

JDM_Stig

iTrader: (3)

as long as there are no holes in the exhaust and it passes emissions I doubt they would care tbh,
I use a local place that only does MOT`s, so find they arent looking for work.

RICHARD J

iTrader: (4)

On a car it's not port of the test, only bikes can be failed for excessive noise and that is at the testers descression as no DB meter is used.

RussStiTypeuk

Cheers guys just wanted to check before booking the car in....

The Pink Ninja

iTrader: (23)

They can give you an advisory for anything louder than 'standard OEM' but don't think they can fail it

JDM_Stig

iTrader: (3)

Looks like they could fail it.
http://www.mot-test.net/mock-test/exhaust-system/

hardcoreimpreza

Yeah i've seen a few mot's with loud exhaust written on advisores.

madscoob

iTrader: (3)

1988rta states uk car 89db
jdm with sva test pass 101db
i know ime right as i went to court over it and won
thats the noise test plod do on roaside not the mot rules they dont test on mot yet

The Pink Ninja

iTrader: (23)

^^none of those relate to the MOT though as there is no noise levels stated

madscoob

iTrader: (3)

i did say there is no noise test on MOT yet

Dan_Turism0

whilst there is no set db limit, if a tester deems it excessive it could be failed

Khandaris

Use a garage you trust to do the test, or ask before you book it for an MOT.. will they fail on your exhaust noise. Most don't bother!