Decat Mot Question

[darkangel]

Hi

Another question about the st185 GT4 I'm looking at a 1990 GT4 and it has a decat pipe.

I just wonder if due to the cars age will this pass the MOT without the hassle of replacing the cat, from what I've read this seems to be a bit of a grey area, I just wonder if anyone has any experience with this problem or can clarify things for me?

Thanks

[sotal]

That should be old enough to not require a Catalytic Convertor. I think it was J reg that they had to be fitted - so it would be fine

[daktari]

Since January 1993, it has been compulsory for new cars sold in Britain to have catalytic converters.

Many older cars also have them.

The MOT regulations say nothing about a vehicle having a catalytic converter fitted. They merely set emission levels which have to be achieved if the vehicle is first used after a specific year.

Certainly some cars with very efficient engines could achieve the required emission levels without a catalytic converter. Hope that helps.