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Tintop engine swap. Mot
StrikerChris - 22/9/19 at 12:17 PM

Hi
Just wondering on the emissions regs, I have a 1985 car, can't remember the exact emissions for it but basically if it runs on all 4 it passes the mot. I'm swapping the engine to a 1996 one, which would have ran a cat back in the day.
Question is should the car be tested to the newer engine standards or will I get away with the old one?
(I think I know the answer already, but if someone in the know could confirm I'd be grateful)

Chris


talkingshte - 22/9/19 at 12:49 PM

Just do the swap and say no more about it...


r1_pete - 22/9/19 at 05:40 PM

It will still be tested as a 1985 car, and 1985 emission limits.


StrikerChris - 22/9/19 at 07:08 PM

Well that's a result, I was thinking I'd have to fork out £100 for the local "friendly" tester, but I'd rather have it legit coming back after a driving ban!