dave barratt Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 I got concerned the other day after talking to a MOT mechanic. He said that the LAW is enforcing Road side Emission testing in a big way these days. Spot checking cars by doing emission testing using portable kit. He said that if found over the limit the car would not be allowed to carry on with its journey and be impounded. A fee would have to be paid to release the car. A fixed penalty notice would be issued (£60), also you could receive fix penalty points on your license. What are your views on this guys? Anyone had a nasty experience of this. Your comments would be most welcome. Have a look at this report Very interesting reading !!! http://www.nsca.org.uk/assets/RET_TRL_report.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 Thats terrible... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
letmeshowyou Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 thing to bear in mind is.... they are more likely to do this to a car that looks like it will fail. There are so many cars you see out there billowing out smoke that just shouldnt be on the road. I'd suggest you'd be pretty unlucky to have this happen to you in a soop! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisSZ Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 I have seen this going on - they only seem to pull over vans, trucks and older motors so (hopefully) we'd be ok??? I was sat in my car outside my wife's mates house waiting for her and watched proceedings in a laybye opposite for about half an hour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 Whatever. Do you seriously think they'd impound your car? Naaah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave barratt Posted January 19, 2006 Author Share Posted January 19, 2006 My concern IS that they look at a Supra with aftermarket bits added and is a prime suspect for a "Pull over my Son" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesmark Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 when i got my car mot'ed he told me that i could decat both and still pass as the law on emmisions changed late 94 and i am excluded from that law. heard this come up a few times has anyone else heard of this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnA Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 I'm speculating here ---- but they'd have to use the early limits then, wouldn't they? Those for 1992 and before. If your oxygen sensor is operational and you're on closed loop, it should not be far off I wouldn't think. I wouldn't be keen to give them many details on the roadside (as an example) Mine has a registration starting with "B", go figure eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chilli Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 Yeah I've heard (maybe read elsewhere on here even) that even with the cats out if can pass the emsssions. Does a cat reduce hydrocarbons or CO2 or both? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave barratt Posted January 19, 2006 Author Share Posted January 19, 2006 when i got my car mot'ed he told me that i could decat both and still pass as the law on emmisions changed late 94 and i am excluded from that law. heard this come up a few times has anyone else heard of this?The Bloke looked it up on his computer ansd the law changed in June 1993 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
letmeshowyou Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 and there was me thinking it was August '92 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave barratt Posted January 19, 2006 Author Share Posted January 19, 2006 Wot are you guys runnin for the MOT. 1st cat in/out 2nd cat in/out ? wot do you need to pass the MOT 1st cat, 2nd cat, or both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heckler Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 mine passed with one cat in (the 2nd cat) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chilli Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 mine passed with one cat in (the 2nd cat) that's handy to know because that one is easier to put back in isn't it. I'll put mine in for MOT with no cats and see how it goes, if it passes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heckler Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 that's handy to know because that one is easier to put back in isn't it. I'll put mine in for MOT with no cats and see how it goes, if it passes yup. speaking of which - i gotta take it off again... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Rob_ Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 a member from a another owners club had problems with this. he didnt get an emissions test at the side of the road, however recieved a noticed to get it sorted within x number of days. AFIK the car was double decatted (UK spec) with veilside Ti exhaust (IIRC). the copper pulled him on grounds that the car was too loud, saying it wouldnt pass the MOT requirements etc. it unfolded to be a major ball ache, the local toyota not being very helpful at all even though they serviced and MOT'd the car for the last number of years, they didnt want to get involved with it now the plod were! there were also a couple of mistakes on the police's behalf! if you wanted a read i can dig out a link... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave barratt Posted January 19, 2006 Author Share Posted January 19, 2006 Think i'll put the second cat back for the MOT and see how it goes from there. £10 for a re-test if it fails. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heckler Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 Think i'll put the second cat back for the MOT and see how it goes from there. £10 for a re-test if it fails. Emmisions re-test is free Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terribleturner Posted January 20, 2006 Share Posted January 20, 2006 I put both mine back on after mine failed on emission about a month ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted January 20, 2006 Share Posted January 20, 2006 This might be a fairly technical question for 'Supra Chat', but still for the growing number of singles (which i soon hope to join!) is it suggestable/advisable/possible to fit a 'sportscat' high flow catalyst somewhere in the system? or maybe run with a Cat out of something like, say a porsche or something (high flow)....or just not bother?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDO Posted January 20, 2006 Share Posted January 20, 2006 This may help with the MOT emissions.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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