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Old 05 June 2004, 10:20 PM
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Question what age cars need cats?

hi, when did cars have to have a cat converter?

is it around '91 / "J" reg ?


cheers matt
Old 05 June 2004, 11:02 PM
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yep as a general rule any 'k' reg onwards needs one. i can't remember the exact date though
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After Aug '92 or Aug '94 depending on model AFAIK. You don't have to have a 'cat but you do need to meet the emissions that a 'cat would provide. DL
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thanks.
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Jan 93 was the date
Most cars had cats on by 1991 though.

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