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47p2



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New rules for MOT to test for diesel particulate filter

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Post #227166 5th Dec 2013 11:24am
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oldcro



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Well it had to come, a sad and expensive day for those who have chosen to remove theirs.
Post #227177 5th Dec 2013 12:34pm
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Martin
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The law also covers EGR removed/blanked, de-cat, etc etc Shocked
Post #227178 5th Dec 2013 12:36pm
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paul271



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Does it? I couldn't see anything that referred to the egr or the cat.
Post #227183 5th Dec 2013 1:18pm
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Martin
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Not the MOT change, but the Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations (Amendment) (No. 3) 2000

http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3197/regulation/5/made
Post #227184 5th Dec 2013 1:33pm
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nicedayforit



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EGR removal is not refered to in the MOT Documents but I think this might cover removal of the EGR valve.
I don't doubt the bye-passing of an EGR valve will be included in the MOT in due course.

"It is an offence under the Road vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations (Regulation 61a(3)) to use a vehicle which has been modified in such a way that it no longer complies with the air pollutant emissions standards it was designed to meet. Removal of a DPF will almost invariably contravene these requirements, making the vehicle illegal for road use. The potential penalties for failing to comply with Regulation 61a are fines of up to £1,000 for a car or £2,500 for a light goods vehicle."
Post #227185 5th Dec 2013 1:33pm
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KurtVerbose



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Guess who's just ordered an EGR blacking kit? Crying or Very sad

Don't know if it will or already does apply to Switzerland. Next Swiss MOT is not due for 2 years though so I could always put it back in for the test.
Post #227204 5th Dec 2013 4:27pm
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Charmer



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Seems to refer to vehicles that were built from 2001.

Luckily my trusty old Disco II with EGR removed is 1999. Wink
Post #227207 5th Dec 2013 4:31pm
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Nappler



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Think I'm ok, no DPF on a TD6, or quite a few of the TDV8s either I think?.
Post #227218 5th Dec 2013 6:25pm
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hoppy



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another reason..petrol is best... Whistle Whistle free use of "RSW" all comms to anyone nearby
Post #227224 5th Dec 2013 7:08pm
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b20wht



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Have the dpf cut open, remove all the internals and weld it back up again so it 'looks' like it is still fitted but it is free flowing!
Post #227259 5th Dec 2013 9:42pm
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mike37



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They're not allowed to dismantle your car at the MOT and the egr lives underneath the engine covers.
Post #230757 22nd Dec 2013 7:19am
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oldcro



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The exhaust gas test will surely identify whether a DPF is present or not.
Post #230800 22nd Dec 2013 2:18pm
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nicedayforit



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^ The soot lining the exhaust pipes certainly will.
Post #230802 22nd Dec 2013 2:24pm
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Andy



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Love how they always threaten people with a large fine. I've yet to see anyone receive one!
Post #230975 23rd Dec 2013 11:34am
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