MK1 Eunos - Cat Delete/MOT Compliance

[ryanMIL]

Hi All,

I've got a 1992 Eunos import and was considering fitting a de-cat pipe, but know that the MOT rules have recently changed.

Am I correct that the MOT check for a cat on a car of this age is just a visual one? i.e. - MX5parts sell a silenced de-cat section, which looks like there's still a cat in place. Am I likely to have any problems with emissions tests without one?

Thanks,
Ryan.

[thecremeegg]

I got through with a decat no problem.. it's if the car had one from new then it has to be fitted and I assume as it's imported they have no records?

[fatjon]

The regs that brought emissions requirements down to the point where a cat was needed came in in 94 so your car does not need a cat and never has.

[MikeOxlong]

I have a 1992 Eunos and put the decat pipe on it. No problems so far.

Also, if you do fit it then have a mountain of hacksaw blades because you'll probably have to cut the old one off the bolts will be that corroded.

Edited by MikeOxlong on Monday 17th March 14:50

[MG CHRIS]

The car came with them as standard so will need one for the mot however the car is tested under a non cat test as it's before 94 import uk cars are 92. To be honest you would have to find a really strict tester to fail for that though.