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Old 05-Apr-2005, 00:27
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Originally posted by Rushjob
There has been a change in the MOT regs for exhausts from June 2004 , The new regs are simpler on paper but also open to more interpretation

All Systems The Exhaust system should be in good condition (no rust holes / complete and secure ) and be correctly fitted (ie: not blowing from the joints ) durable repairs are acceptable providing the exhaust is structually sound.

There should be no leaks which cause excessive noise

The next part I will quote direct from the testers manual

Section 7.1 reason for rejection 2

" A silencer that is in such a condition OR is of such a type that the noise emitted is clearly in excess of that which would be produced by a similar machine fitted with a standard silencer in average condition "





IF the EXHAUST is marked NOT FOR ROAD USE or TRACK USE ONLY or similar words it should fail an MOT.

OOOOOH, goody-does that mean I can get a daytime MOT for the TZ then?? After all it only produces 104db-"but they all sound that loud officer, these ARE the standard exhaust's"
No? hmmm, thought not...........

John
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