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The UK at least requires presence of a DPF for the MOT test (i.e., test of roadworthiness, legally required to be done annually from a car's third anniversary o
by gsnedders 10y ago
The UK at least requires presence of a DPF for the MOT test (i.e., test of roadworthiness, legally required to be done annually from a car's third anniversary of manufacture), and to have it missing (if it was fitted when new) is an instant failure. I'd be somewhat surprised if such things weren't relatively commonly part of roadworthiness tests, but I don't have time to look at quite what all EU states require.
- elcct 10y agoTo be fair it is quite easy to get MOT without having anybody to see the car...
- Symbiote 10y agoOnly last month, an advert offering to remove the filter was banned [1]: 'The advert said: “The only MOT regulation regarding the DPF is a simple visual inspection. As long as the DPF still appears to be fitted, the vehicle will pass the MOT visual inspection. Therefore we only remove the internal core, leaving the outer casing in place. The vehicle will appear to have a DPF fitted and will appear unmodified.”' [1] https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2016/dec/14/asa-bans-ad-removal-pollution-filters-diesel-cars https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2016/dec/14/asa-bans...