Is my Mk1 Eunos going to fail MOT?

[CaptainSlow]

1993(K) Eunos. It has a decat pipe and doesn't pass the non-decat emission test. Is it going to fail the MOT on the emissions or not having the cat anymore?

[GC8]

So - it cant pass the correct no catalytic converter emmissions test? If its being tested correctly then Im not sure that adding a cat would actually help.

What are the test results?

[egomeister]

I might be wrong, but I didnt think imports had the emissions test?

[GC8]

Right and wrong, but mostly wrong. All cars have an emmissions test, but non-type approved cars registered before August 1995 take a pre-cat test.

Any reasonably fit car should pass this.

Edited by GC8 on Saturday 17th March 16:47

[egomeister]

GC8 said:

Right and wrong, but mostly wrong. All cars have an emmissions test, but non-type approved cars registered before September 1995 take a pre-cat test.

Any reasonably fit car should pass this.

I knew there was something relevant! OP should probably be ok then?

[CaptainSlow]

Sorry I meant it does pass the non-cat test but not the cat test. I thought the cut-off was 1992?

[GC8]

For type approved cars it is, but not for an Eunos. Providing that the date of first use is before the 31st of July 1995, then you take a pre-cat test.

If the MOT tester doesnt realise this then he needs to call the helpline, and theyll set him straight.

Save this:

Edited by GC8 on Saturday 17th March 16:48

[CaptainSlow]

OK great

[garrykiller]

my 1993 eunos has a decat and has passed 4 MOTs in my ownership. you should be fine.

[jtopps]

So judging by what's up here a 1994 Eunos (L reg) should be allowed a de-cat too?

[GC8]

Anthing registered before the 31st of July 1995 that isnt type approved takes the pre-cat test.