Golddigga Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 Hi all, I own a 94 n/a. Somebody has told me that because of the cars age that it does not need its emissions tested for an MOT? Is this bullshit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 Yes it's BS but the age of the car may mean that it's emissions levels are allowed to be higher than a newer model Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibbleyuk Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 1992 was when CAT's where introduced in the UK i belive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveK Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 1992 was when CAT's where introduced in the UK i belive Exactly. A pre-92 car is tested to non cat levels (even if the manufacturer fitted a cat). Hence my 964 has had the cat removed but still passes MOTs. A post 92 car is tested to cat levels. In theory - it doesn't have to have the cat fitted for the MOT, but it doesn't have much chance of passing the MOT without it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin_a Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 They updated the rules then? You did used to be able to test a 94 import without a CAT... had to be M plate though. edit still on the motuk website http://www.motuk.co.uk/exhaust_emmissions.htm has to be a car that isn't in the system though so an import might make it. depends if they have added it to the computer or not. m. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 fraid so fella you need a cat or a friendly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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