Billyokco

ive got a 95 wrx ad its just failed emissions co test got 3% & 5% bt sure i read on here, tht the limit is 5% on inports rather than .03%. is this correct then can go back to garage & have it out with thm, also got failed for offside rear fog lamp even thou car got sti rears and a fog light in bumper is tht correct???

scooby88

have you made sure the fog is working,the fog may have failed due to the bulb not working,just a thought ,garage i would say is having a laugh tho and may of wanted to try and make a bit of money. there is a few garages out there who try it on, do you use this garage all the time or is it the first time

SqeekyMclean

Sweet wrx Billyoko. Never seen that colour before on a scooby.

Billyokco

never actually used garage b4, wa recommended by a friend. any1 any ideas about emissions

20withascooby

pre 95 imports dont need cats were u from i no a friendly garage

p12mem

we aint all bad, take offence to comments like that as all garages aint out to rip people off! the o/s/r fog should work even if the n/s is working, if it's an import it wont have the wires running to the lamp
i can find out about the co if you want?

GC8

Assuming that it was made before September 1995 (and it is a JDM) then you dont have to pass a cat test. If they argue, request that the the tester calls the VOSA helpline and they will explain. The MOT tester should know though. Someone will be able to post the flow chart Im sure: you could print that, as its a scan of a page from the testers manual. If they refuse then complain to VOSA: harsh but it serves them right

Billyokco

on the log it says 31/12/95 so its after sept, any1 got this flow chart?? am in burnley by the way

20withascooby

dont think u fall into the decat alowed bracket myblackwrx has the chart pm him

GC8

Was it hot: properly hot? If not then it would struggle.

GC8

1st of August btw, not the 1st of September, sorry: its a mistake that I keep repeating. I have the flow chart but Im unable to post it. It doesnt really apply to you though...

Simon

p1junkie

iTrader: (5)

after aug 95 car will have to pass the normal test for cars and have a cat fitted u need a friendly tester or a proper cat in place or it will never pass the test

BURTON

I had the same problem with a tomcat turbo that failed . if you tell the mot station the engine has been replaced with an earlier one it should be classed as the lower emissions (eg pre cat).

MMT WRX

Hey Simon(GC8)

Is this the Flowchart you mean?

http://www.vosa.gov.uk/vosacorp/repo...01992-2002.pdf

My May 1995 WRX failed its MOT this year for emissions. Just checked the Gas Analysis fail sheet and looks like they may have used the wrong test.

GC8

Yes, thats it. Few testing stations seem to be familiar with this page of the manual.

MMT WRX

Ok thanks Simon

What happened was: I took my car to a local garage/mot test station where I have my other vehicles serviced/repaired etc. I know the guy and he has a reputation for being quite strict come MOT time but I go there because he is very thorough when he services which is important. Anyway, he rang me saying he was really struggling to get my Scoob through on omissions and suggested I perhaps take it to Scoobyclinic to see if they could sort it, which I did and SC did.

I rang the guy at the garage, as by the looks of the analysis sheet they used the wrong test, and he is not aware of the flowchart but is going to look into it and get back to me.

Thanks for the information


Mick