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Offline raylee25

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Failed MOT on a CAT
« on: 08 February 2008, 21:00 »
Failed the MOT today on the exhaust emmissions. They wasn't getting a reading on idle, but they did when the revved it to hell.
They reckon the problem is the cat and they are charging £325 for replacement.
Is this price reasonable for a 2.0 16v 1997?
But if its not the cat do you think I can get them to put the old one back on and carry on finding the cause
« Last Edit: 08 February 2008, 23:05 by raylee25 »
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Offline DazVR6

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Re: Failed MOT on a CAT
« Reply #1 on: 09 February 2008, 01:28 »
Sure that for that money you could get a high flow sports cat, thats what i'd do.....cant you get a second hand cat first and have em swap it and see if that makes a difference?
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Offline Pete Taylor

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Re: Failed MOT on a CAT
« Reply #2 on: 09 February 2008, 09:34 »
It'll be the lambda probe rather than the cat, take it somewhere else.
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Offline kr1s77

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Re: Failed MOT on a CAT
« Reply #3 on: 09 February 2008, 09:51 »
they are expensive. like pete said check the sensor they are about £60. i got a sports cat fitted for £180.
« Last Edit: 09 February 2008, 20:04 by kr1s77 »
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Offline Mikester

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Re: Failed MOT on a CAT
« Reply #4 on: 09 February 2008, 17:36 »
dont be mugged, go to another garage, and get the real verdict! Even if its not the sensor, get a sports cat, and feel the love!
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Offline hockeylad72

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Re: Failed MOT on a CAT
« Reply #5 on: 09 February 2008, 19:46 »
for standard exhausts it hard to beat for price

http://www.onlineautomotive.co.uk/

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