159 1.9 JTDM dpf removed - MOT query

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The initial message was deleted from this topic on 30 September 2022 at 05:39

[stevemcs]

If it’s euro 4 then it should have a dpf, no dpf is an mot fail if there are cut / weld marks that the mot tester believes the dpf has been tampered with.

From memory the dpf is fairly accessible and it’s obvious if you look on these.

[andrebar]

Most likely the dpf has been internally gutted & left in place so there’s little visible evidence for the tester to find. Plenty of cars do get through MOTs in this state, & yes they would fail if it was detected.

Legalities aside I’d be a bit concerned about the quality of work done to remove the dpf. I’m no expert but guessing a bit of remapping is usually involved & I’d be quite wary of whom to trust with that.