1996 993 MOT failure
1996 993 MOT failure
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Expatboy

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62 posts

161 months

Saturday 27th November 2021
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I’ve imported my 993 from the Middle East and as it does not have a catalyst it has failed it’s MOT. As it has not got a full wire harness, nor sensor nor cat it looks like a lot of work to get it emissions compliant. I did read somewhere that as it was built without a cat and I have a Porsche letter confirming that it should not be tested against the post 1996 emissions regulations for the MOT. Anyone got any advice as it looks like I may have to scrap it.

stevemcs

9,639 posts

111 months

Saturday 27th November 2021
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Point them in the direction of the MOT handbook

Personal imports
A personal import must be tested according to its date of first use. However, if you’re shown a letter from the vehicle manufacturer proving that the engine does not meet British emission standards you must test to the next lower emission standard.

For example, a 1995 car first used in Gambia with a letter from the engine manufacturer stating the engine number and showing that the engine cannot meet catalyst emission limits, you must use the non-cat limits of carbon monoxide (CO) 3.5% and hydrocarbons (HC) 1,200ppm.

Orangecurry

7,704 posts

224 months

Saturday 27th November 2021
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Does the place you've taken it only do MOTs? I never go anywhere other - shame you are far away from Alfold MOT as they know what they are doing. They were testing a 959 that has come back from the US in there last week.

Otherwise I'll have it from you - 500 notes ok?

g7jhp

7,020 posts

256 months

Saturday 27th November 2021
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Well you wouldn't have to scrap it. Sure someone would take it as a project.


stevemcs

9,639 posts

111 months

Saturday 27th November 2021
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Orangecurry said:
Does the place you've taken it only do MOTs? I never go anywhere other - shame you are far away from Alfold MOT as they know what they are doing. They were testing a 959 that has come back from the US in there last week.

Otherwise I'll have it from you - 500 notes ok?
Why ? the MOT test is the same at any garage everyone follows the same rules - its how they are applied. We would much rather cars pass and go, the last thing we want is more work. Besides what's to say a garage that only MOT's doesn't have a friend who can fix your car and take back handers for failing them.

Orangecurry

7,704 posts

224 months

Saturday 27th November 2021
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Why?

stevemcs said:
We would much rather cars pass and go, the last thing we want is more work.
Unfortunately there are many less scrupulous garages.

stevemcs said:
Besides what's to say a garage that only MOT's doesn't have a friend who can fix your car and take back handers for failing them.
Nothing - but you must admit much less likely. The key point is that MOT-only specialists do tend to know the rules better, as it's all they do.


guards red

678 posts

218 months

Saturday 27th November 2021
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Expatboy said:
I’ve imported my 993 from the Middle East and as it does not have a catalyst it has failed it’s MOT. As it has not got a full wire harness, nor sensor nor cat it looks like a lot of work to get it emissions compliant. I did read somewhere that as it was built without a cat and I have a Porsche letter confirming that it should not be tested against the post 1996 emissions regulations for the MOT. Anyone got any advice as it looks like I may have to scrap it.
Using secondhand parts, and given the value of 993s, I think you are far, far from scrap. I think you could get it done for £2-3K. Aso worth checking it has had the wiring loom recall done, it may solve your wiring issue. Not sure about the DME, but the ones without a CAT had an adjustable pot in the engine bay for the emissions.

g7jhp

7,020 posts

256 months

Saturday 27th November 2021
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Might be worth ringing up a couple of aircooled specialists and asking for their advice.

You certainly won't be the first person to have faced this issue. They must have had to MOT cars for customers.


roca1976

611 posts

133 months

Saturday 27th November 2021
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stevemcs

9,639 posts

111 months

Saturday 27th November 2021
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There is no need to fit a cat at all, it will be tested as an import and has a letter from the manufacturer.

jason61c

5,978 posts

192 months

Tuesday 30th November 2021
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I’ll have it off you!?