rtbiscuit Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 There are more checks on the MOT's from today OK I can understand some but the Catalytic Convertor will catch many out Nothing to do if the new one still works, just not original spec New checks The new rules, which come into force today, include a range of new tests, including a check that the airbag is present and working, and that the speedometer is correct and can be illuminated. The seats will have to be adjustable, and the rear doors will have to open properly from the outside. The towbar shouldn't be modified - neither should the catalytic convertor if it came with the car. The new rules regarding catalytic converters applies to all vehicles that were originally fitted with cats at the time of manufacture. I believe the wording is something along the lines "Where required, a missing catalytic converter becomes a reason for rejection." Effectively therefore, the removal of the cat or fitting of a De-Cat system will be cause for failure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bounty Bar Kid Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 So I'll be fine! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOM'S_ZED Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 Decats have been compulsary on vehicles made after 1992 and fail MOT testing if they don't have them or they are defective . As far as I was aware anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted March 21, 2013 Author Share Posted March 21, 2013 Decats have been compulsary on vehicles made after 1992 and fail MOT testing if they don't have them or they are defective . As far as I was aware anyway do you mean catalytic converters? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetSet Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 (edited) and that the speedometer is correct Hmm, I wonder how they'll do that and at what speed??...radar gun or a roller that can be calibrated for every car and every wheel and tyre size? They used to do a speedo check (they just checked it was working) back in the day before they had rollers, it was part of the road test back then. Pete Edited March 21, 2013 by JetSet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watshot Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 Decats have been compulsary on vehicles made after 1992 and fail MOT testing if they don't have them or they are defective . As far as I was aware anyway The old rule didn't require the cats to be present as such, just that the vehicle passed the required emissions test. The new rule would seem to indicate that cats, if originally fitted, are still present. Irrespective of the emmissions result. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4RE Leather Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 There are more checks on the MOT's from today OK I can understand some but the Catalytic Convertor will catch many out Nothing to do if the new one still works, just not original spec New checks The new rules, which come into force today, include a range of new tests, including a check that the airbag is present and working, and that the speedometer is correct and can be illuminated. The seats will have to be adjustable, and the rear doors will have to open properly from the outside. The towbar shouldn't be modified - neither should the catalytic convertor if it came with the car. The new rules regarding catalytic converters applies to all vehicles that were originally fitted with cats at the time of manufacture. I believe the wording is something along the lines "Where required, a missing catalytic converter becomes a reason for rejection." Effectively therefore, the removal of the cat or fitting of a De-Cat system will be cause for failure Your like the Grim Reaper Richard. naff off. Please:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leonk Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 1969, so won't have to worry. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4RE Leather Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 1969, so won't have to worry. Is that your age or the age of the Zed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted March 21, 2013 Author Share Posted March 21, 2013 Decats have been compulsary on vehicles made after 1992 and fail MOT testing if they don't have them or they are defective . As far as I was aware anyway The old rule didn't require the cats to be present as such, just that the vehicle passed the required emissions test. The new rule would seem to indicate that cats, if originally fitted, are still present. Irrespective of the emmissions result. This if it came with cats from the factory it should still have them in at the mot centre. where before it had to pass the emissions it could be bypassed by sticking the meter in another car nearby, now there is a visual inspection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4RE Leather Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 I got mine done last week. flew through:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flex Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 If the MOT centre are that up to date with the regs! I'm sure loads of smaller MOT centres wont be upto date as of today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMT Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 How do they do the Zed? I thought I read on here it can't go on rollers due to the LSD? (also while im at it is it true the Z has an actual carbon fibre bit in it..the driveshaft..or something..did I just read that somwhere wrong? lol) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted March 21, 2013 Author Share Posted March 21, 2013 it has a carbon prop shaft technically it shouldn't go on a roller brake tester, but to be honest i don;t think it actually matters. the theory is it sends forces back up the LSD which it possibly wouldn;t like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuarty Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 and that the speedometer is correct Hmm, I wonder how they'll do that and at what speed??...radar gun or a roller that can be calibrated for every car and every wheel and tyre size? They used to do a speedo check (they just checked it was working) back in the day before they had rollers, it was part of the road test back then. Pete They could use a gps or sat nav Pete, or something more official. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetSet Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 How do they do the Zed? I thought I read on here it can't go on rollers due to the LSD? (also while im at it is it true the Z has an actual carbon fibre bit in it..the driveshaft..or something..did I just read that somwhere wrong? lol) Should be O.K on a roller as both wheels will be spinning at the same speed. Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetSet Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 and that the speedometer is correct Hmm, I wonder how they'll do that and at what speed??...radar gun or a roller that can be calibrated for every car and every wheel and tyre size? They used to do a speedo check (they just checked it was working) back in the day before they had rollers, it was part of the road test back then. Pete They could use a gps or sat nav Pete, or something more official. Yes, never thought of that . Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyleR Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 So if it's worded like that, it sounds lie HFC's will be ok then? The cat has not been removed, just changed to a different one... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted March 22, 2013 Author Share Posted March 22, 2013 So if it's worded like that, it sounds lie HFC's will be ok then? The cat has not been removed, just changed to a different one... yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilogikal1 Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 ... a check that the airbag is present and working... "Just drive this car into that wall, Kev, and tell me if the airbag explodes in your face will you, it's for the MOT". 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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