Ulez and Euro 6
Discussion
Now i have little if no intention of driving into the ULEZ zone.. but a thought did occur to me.... should my 2002 Diesel during its MOY pass the less Nox and PPM requirements could i drive into the zone FOC ( doubtful i realise but you never know)_
I read that the emissions have to be legally checked and an MOT is as legal test could this be argued that my car is compliant
I realise the mantra that it is only as good as the moment it was tested, but it could be likewise argued that a 2 yr 11 month old diesel could be outside the limits as it has never been singularly test but relied on a test engine at the works ( will retract if all cars are tested prior to being registered and taxed and if so do is the MOT equipment used ?)
And a random thought. What would be the legality should i fit a euro 6 engine and all the gubbins into the old girl?
I read that the emissions have to be legally checked and an MOT is as legal test could this be argued that my car is compliant
I realise the mantra that it is only as good as the moment it was tested, but it could be likewise argued that a 2 yr 11 month old diesel could be outside the limits as it has never been singularly test but relied on a test engine at the works ( will retract if all cars are tested prior to being registered and taxed and if so do is the MOT equipment used ?)
And a random thought. What would be the legality should i fit a euro 6 engine and all the gubbins into the old girl?
The NOx requirements are from the homologation test on a rolling road.
They don't do this in an MOT so it wouldn't be relevant. You might be able to pay a few grand for a full Euro 6 emissions test and then try and convince TfL to allow it, but your car would not pass EU6 if it's a 2002 diesel.
The MOT Emissions test is very basic compared to EU5, EU6 homologation tests.
They don't do this in an MOT so it wouldn't be relevant. You might be able to pay a few grand for a full Euro 6 emissions test and then try and convince TfL to allow it, but your car would not pass EU6 if it's a 2002 diesel.
The MOT Emissions test is very basic compared to EU5, EU6 homologation tests.
I saw a 2009 BMW 535d for sale that was euro 6 registered.
The loophole was it was a Guernsey vehicle, that had been brought into the UK after 2016, so somehow got euro 6 designation.
I also got my 1999 motorbike fitted with a cat, and tested by an authorised testing station to comply with euro 4 nox emission levels. Cost £400, and will pay itself back next month.
However, it seems modifying a car, particularly a diesel to get it to euro 6 standard would be damn expensive, if even possible?
The other loophole is an A reg car or earlier, though again the cost of running a "classic" could soon outweigh ulez savings.
Ian
The loophole was it was a Guernsey vehicle, that had been brought into the UK after 2016, so somehow got euro 6 designation.
I also got my 1999 motorbike fitted with a cat, and tested by an authorised testing station to comply with euro 4 nox emission levels. Cost £400, and will pay itself back next month.
However, it seems modifying a car, particularly a diesel to get it to euro 6 standard would be damn expensive, if even possible?
The other loophole is an A reg car or earlier, though again the cost of running a "classic" could soon outweigh ulez savings.
Ian
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