MOT defects: Pre 01/01/1980 visual
Noise, emissions and leaks
1 defect: 1 dangerous. 1 can be given as an advisory instead.
| Certificate wording | Severity | As an advisory | Inspection manual |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre 01/01/1980 visual emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users | dangerous | emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users | Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour to an extent likely to obscure the vision of other road users. |
Pre-2018 names for this part
Other parts in Noise, emissions and leaks
- Catalytic converter (Compression ignition) (3)
- Exhaust gas recirculation valve (Compression ignition) (3)
- NOx sensor (Compression ignition) (3)
- Other emission control equipment (Compression ignition) (3)
- Oxygen sensor (Compression ignition) (3)
- Particulate filter (Compression ignition) (3)
- Emissions not tested (Compression ignition) (2)
- Malfunction indicator lamp (Compression ignition) (1)
- On or after 01/01/2014 (9)
- On or after 01/07/2008 (9)
- Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo (9)
- Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (9)
- Catalyst emissions (14)
- Catalytic converter (Spark ignition) (3)
- Exhaust gas recirculation valve (Spark ignition) (3)
- NOx sensor (Spark ignition) (3)
- Other emission control equipment (Spark ignition) (3)
- Oxygen sensor (Spark ignition) (3)
- Particulate filter (Spark ignition) (3)
- Emissions not tested (Spark ignition) (2)
- Malfunction indicator lamp (Spark ignition) (1)
- Non catalyst emissions (9)
- Engine oil leaks (2)
- Hydraulic fluid leaks (2)
- Other leaks (2)
- Transmission oil leaks (2)
- Sound deadening material (2)
- Undertray (Noise suppression) (2)
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