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masterzab
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Exhaust Fail Jun 22, 2019 23:25:14 GMT 1

Post by masterzab on Jun 22, 2019 23:25:14 GMT 1

Just wondering what the rules and criteria are for failing an MOT due to a broken exhaust:

The exhaust is broken but after the muffler, which is separating the system (cat and muffler) from the tail pipe (around 20cm straight pipe before end of bumper).

If this 20cm straight tail pipe is removed, will it pass MOT as the exhaust system will be securely mounted and has the catalytic converter and all silencers still present?

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baldrick VTS Council member Posts: 670 Class tested: 4, 7 Last Online: Feb 13, 2024 11:22:14 GMT 1 Likes: 395	Exhaust Fail Jun 23, 2019 0:08:50 GMT 1 Back to Top Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by baldrick on Jun 23, 2019 0:08:50 GMT 1 I'd say fail . Exhaust sounds knackered . Just get a new one , sounds like it needs one

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Exhaust Fail Jun 23, 2019 0:11:28 GMT 1 ht likes this

Post by baldrick on Jun 23, 2019 0:11:28 GMT 1

OR ... Remove the bit that is no longer connected . There is no RFR for incomplete exhaust system . As long as fumes ain't entering the passenger compartment it is all down to the emissions test results if , as you say , the cat bit is still intact and present

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Exhaust Fail Jun 23, 2019 7:49:14 GMT 1

Post by ht on Jun 23, 2019 7:49:14 GMT 1

In addition to the above emission test equipment will need to be inserted and attached to the tailpipe, if this can't be done because accessibility or unreasonable difficulty it could fail for this.
Hot exhaust gases could also unintentionally be directed at electrical wiring or un-shielded bodywork this should be considered
If you acknowledge that it's broken and not a modification why not take the opportunity to fix it whilst at the garage ?

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nitros44 MOT tester Posts: 3,805 Class tested: 4, 7 Last Online: Mar 6, 2013 1:09:15 GMT 1 Likes: 1,970	Exhaust Fail Jun 23, 2019 14:31:00 GMT 1 via mobile lonewolf likes this Back to Top Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by nitros44 on Jun 23, 2019 14:31:00 GMT 1 I wouldn’t have an issue with what your describing and have no problem inserting the ega probe into what’s left at the rear of the exhaust system to sample the emissions during the gas test .
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ht AE/Manager/Owner Posts: 1,425 Class tested: 4 Last Online: Oct 11, 2017 15:29:58 GMT 1 Likes: 598	Exhaust Fail Jun 23, 2019 15:12:29 GMT 1 via mobile gazza and peter like this Back to Top Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by ht on Jun 23, 2019 15:12:29 GMT 1 Get an assistant to hold it for you
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