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how do u lot get thru the MOT without a cat converter?

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Old Feb 23, 2006 | 07:11 PM
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i need to get a MOT in the next week of two

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Old Feb 23, 2006 | 07:58 PM
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My tester just put`s it in as a modified car,apparently as long as it`s below a certain co output it passes....

Think it depends how old it is as well,but most of our old RS sheds are ancient....
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Old Feb 23, 2006 | 08:04 PM
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if it's pre 92 then your ok but if it's not then i think your going to need to get a cat fit.
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Old Feb 23, 2006 | 08:12 PM
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I have a spare cat.... 2 minutes fit for MOT and take it off after

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Old Feb 23, 2006 | 08:37 PM
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Well stuff me, I've just asked the same question.
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Old Feb 23, 2006 | 08:45 PM
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Have you tried reversing another car up to the emissions machine?
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Have you tried reversing another car up to the emissions machine?
mine gose in soon with a de-cat
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Old Feb 23, 2006 | 09:14 PM
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mine is actually a n reg rs turbo reshell with a 2 litre zetec turbo so its gonna need one but hasnt cos i have a frst mongoose exhaust
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Old Feb 23, 2006 | 09:16 PM
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mikee_rs are u near Reading by any chacne mate?
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Old Feb 23, 2006 | 09:19 PM
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mikee_rs are u near Reading by any chacne mate?
i work in slough

and live near high wycombe

i mite move to reading soon thou

y u ask?
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could poss get my mate to do ur mot
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let me no mate
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Old Feb 23, 2006 | 09:35 PM
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Had the evo mot'd this evening - flew through but what a long fookin thing it is now!!
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Originally Posted by 900ss
Have you tried reversing another car up to the emissions machine?
Funy last time mine got done it had the same emissions as a brand new clio.
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Depends who you take it to mate, and how many cans of stella you can buy them before the MOT!

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noddy is a 'J' plate so no cat needed for me

passed the mot today on greys - honestly did not think it would go through
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