1st MOT in July...
23 April 2002, 04:58 PM
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Well, it looks like my baby is due it's first MOT in July (might be June) but I have a potential problem on my hands...
Listers Motorsport in Worcester sold the car with a decat exhaust and there is no way it will pass on emissions. What makes matters worse is that I haven't got a decat downpipe (have got a mid section).
So, what do you reckon is the best thing to do?
Does anyone know of a 'friendly' MOT place? (the car is perfect for everything but emissions)
ta,
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Listers Motorsport in Worcester sold the car with a decat exhaust and there is no way it will pass on emissions. What makes matters worse is that I haven't got a decat downpipe (have got a mid section).
So, what do you reckon is the best thing to do?
Does anyone know of a 'friendly' MOT place? (the car is perfect for everything but emissions)
ta,
Matt.
23 April 2002, 05:36 PM
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As far as I understand, if you've still got the centre cat in there take the car for a hard thrash before getting it tested and this should warm the cat up to a point where it works well. As long as the car is running properly it should pass the test!
If your still worried I'm sure someone on here has a downpipe you could borrow and get fitted just for the test!
If your still worried I'm sure someone on here has a downpipe you could borrow and get fitted just for the test!
23 April 2002, 05:58 PM
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Forgot to add, you can have it if you can collect. I'm based near Southampton but working from Bracknell all next week. Also have a track day booked in Colverne and a RR in Cheltenham over the next couple of months.
It's gathering dust here and is never gonna fit my Type-R!
Laurence
It's gathering dust here and is never gonna fit my Type-R!
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24 April 2002, 09:07 AM
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Mine failed it's first MOT. Changing the downpipe is a real pain - probably an hour or so then the same to change it back.
I bought a PE catted centre which was expensive at just over £400, but the car is now legal & I can't tell the difference
I bought a PE catted centre which was expensive at just over £400, but the car is now legal & I can't tell the difference
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in the end I just couldn't be bothered with the hastle so I just bought the PE centre which works fine all by itself
24 April 2002, 11:25 AM
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Len at Subaru 4 You has just made up a twin cat centre which you can hire from him, he will fit for a nominal fee, trundle off to the MOT, pass easily 
take car back and swap over again. Easy 
http://www.subaru4you.co.uk
Edit to add - based near Thatcham, Berks.
[Edited by ScoobyJawa - 4/24/2002 11:28:36 AM]
take car back and swap over again. Easy http://www.subaru4you.co.uk
Edit to add - based near Thatcham, Berks.
[Edited by ScoobyJawa - 4/24/2002 11:28:36 AM]
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mattski2. What is your Scooby? Mine was sold to Listers last November. It was a green MY98 5 door with full de-cat exhaust. I left the original centre in the boot but forgot the downpipe which is how come I finished up with it in my garage!!
Wasn't mine you bought was it?
Laurence
Wasn't mine you bought was it?
Laurence
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