Emissions Test post 1992 Vehicles

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   Each year at Mot time, I always have the same debate with the tester about the emissions test. He always trys to perform the test for catalyst equipped vehicle, my bus is a year 2000 with no Catalytic converter fitted, I alway manage talk him into doing the 'Non - catalyst metered check' (the test that its always had done). He says I should have a Catalytic converter fitted!!! Im sure its not as simple as that? (lambda sensor/ECU etc).
Has anybody had the same problems? Can we carry on getting away with the non cat test?Regards Paul

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mitch993 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 22 Jan 11 Location: manchester Status: Offline Points: 44	Post Options Post Reply Quote mitch993 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Emissions Test post 1992 Vehicles Posted: 28 Jun 13 at 23:26
	Each year at Mot time, I always have the same debate with the tester about the emissions test. He always trys to perform the test for catalyst equipped vehicle, my bus is a year 2000 with no Catalytic converter fitted, I alway manage talk him into doing the 'Non - catalyst metered check' (the test that its always had done). He says I should have a Catalytic converter fitted!!! Im sure its not as simple as that? (lambda sensor/ECU etc). Has anybody had the same problems? Can we carry on getting away with the non cat test? Regards Paul
	Paul Mitchell, SA 2.6 microbus

Wychall Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 23 Jun 11 Location: Birmingham Status: Offline Points: 212	Post Options Post Reply Quote Wychall Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 29 Jun 13 at 09:42
	A quick check of the MOT regs provides this work-round The vehicle will be tested according to its age from first use-The only exemption to this is if the vehicle owner can present to the tester at time of test a letter from the vehicle manufacturer stating that the particular engine as originally installed could not meet the equivalent British emission standards. If this is the case, then test to the next lower emission standard. e.g. A 1995 car first used in Africa has a letter from the engine manufacturer stating that the particular engine (engine number to be stated) cannot meet Catalyst emission limits, then use the pre cat limits of CO 3.5%, HC )200ppm. This text appears on the following web site, just a couple of inches down under Personal Imports. http://www.motuk.co.uk/manual_730.htm Not ideal 'cus I think you will have fun trying to get VWSA to play ball with a letter!
	South African 1991 2.5i 5cyl Microbus - virgin, not campered - piloted by Brian.

mitch993 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 22 Jan 11 Location: manchester Status: Offline Points: 44	Post Options Post Reply Quote mitch993 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 29 Jun 13 at 11:41
	Thanks for that, Ill print the web page and have a chat with my Mot guy As you say, i dont think there's much chance of getting a letter from VWSA (or does anybody know different?) Thanks again - Paul
	Paul Mitchell, SA 2.6 microbus