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LPG, MOT, Emissions

Posted: Wed Jul 17, 2019 5:40 pm
by 3sGTE
Hi All,

Just after a refresher - I know the MOT test was changed recently with regard to emissions, but how are cars running on LPG now tested?
In the past i've always told the tester it is running/presented on LPG & it's then been tested to the 'non-cat' limits of 3.5% CO / 1200ppm HC, even if by the book it would have bee tested to standard 1990's CAT limits (<0.3% CO) if not running LPG.

I'm not sure that is still the default case for any car running LPG, Particularity thinking about post 2004 cars.

Cheers,

Re: LPG, MOT, Emissions

Posted: Wed Jul 17, 2019 11:08 pm
by Gilbertd
Yes, it is still the same. MoT testers manual is here https://www.mot-testing.service.gov.uk/ ... class3457/ and the relevant section is Chart 1, section 8.2.1

Re: LPG, MOT, Emissions

Posted: Sat Jul 20, 2019 8:35 am
by i860
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Yes, had mine done a few days ago.

Re: LPG, MOT, Emissions

Posted: Fri Jul 26, 2019 8:42 pm
by 3sGTE
Thanks all,

Out of interest, when is 'chart 2 - Emissions limits of passenger cars first used on or after 1 August 1992' used in the MOT testers handbook?

Cheers,

Re: LPG, MOT, Emissions

Posted: Fri Jul 26, 2019 9:32 pm
by Gilbertd
Following the asterix on the box marked Carry Out Basic Emissions test. Following the flow chart if you get to that box and the car was first registered after 1st August 1992, you then go to chart 2. Chart 2 simply folows on from chart 1.