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Decatting a Diesel

You CAN remove the catalytic converter on your Diesel Car without having a problem with the MOT. Having taken advice from VOSA, who control MOT testing in the UK, we are 100% confident that removing the CAT on a Diesel won't cause an issue. The confusion has arisen due to the regulations changing in January 2012 for cars which qualify for a full gas emissions test where 'if a cat was fitted as standard, it must be there for the MOT'. As Diesel cars don't qualify for a full gas emissions test, the regulation doesn't apply. The same is true for DPFs which you can also remove (they're not even mentioned in the manual)

Anyone can download the MOT testers manual HERE (you'll want the one for Class 3, 4, 5 and 7) and have a look. The part that deals with exhausts is Part 7.1 on page 157 (yes we've looked at this a lot!)

Obviously things can change but two inspectors from VOSA have both given the same information and said that nothing is going to change in the near future. If things do change then we'll be the first to let you know.

Information correct as of April 2012

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Longlife Southend - 01702 272407

Keith and Jamie at Longlife Southend are well known in the Gas Conversion market for their quality approach to their work. It was therefore a perfect match when they were appointed as a Longlife Stainless Steel Exhaust Franchise. With years of experience working on 4x4s and American vehicles, they have specialist knowledge that a lot of other exhaust fabriaction centres may not have.

Although the depot can be a little difficult to find, Keith and Jamie are well used to giving directions to get you to their workshop where you will receive first class service and advice. Also, if you've not considered a Gas Conversion before, they will be happy to talk you through the benefits and will be able to quote your vehicle to run on LPG.