ABS and the MoT Test

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Skyedriver

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17,850 posts

282 months

Monday 21st April 2014
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On another, car specific, forum I frequent, a chap was selling a car, a 92 model I think, where the entire ABS system had been removed (along with a few other suspension, brake and engine mods) and was sugesting it would have a full MoT.
Can you actually do that and pass an MoT if it was fitted originally?
Personally, I'm not bothered about ABS as I drive two cars without, just wondering really.

Magic919

14,126 posts

201 months

Monday 21st April 2014
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Yes.

Old Merc

3,490 posts

167 months

Monday 21st April 2014
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I`ve done it and it passed no prob`.

Skyedriver

Original Poster:

17,850 posts

282 months

Monday 21st April 2014
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Thanks Magic & Old Merc
On the Merc were there some varieties of the model without?
Would I need to remove the relucter ring & sensor?
Assume I would need to remove the ABS unit under the dash and replumb pipework but this could be a lifesaver for an old car destined to be broken...
Will the MoT inspector just accept it or am I likely to have a fight...?

Magic919

14,126 posts

201 months

Tuesday 22nd April 2014
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This covers it. http://www.motuk.co.uk/manual_340.htm. Some bits can remain.