Loose Nuts Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 Hi everyone, just a quick introduction before I ask any question. Been driving a tidy 1999 Freelander with the K series engine in it and I think it's great! We only had it for just under a year and roughly 8000 miles but it's been really good on us. The only thing we did was change a reversing light switch (£80!!!! for a bl**dy switch?!?!?) and did the cambelt and waterpump as a precaution. The car got over 120'000 miles, still has the original headgasket and doesnt show any sign of weakness (thank you Lord...) So now on to the problem. The catalytic converter is busted and is rattling around. From past experience I doubt it will pass the emission test so I must start thinking about sorting it out. Does anyone of you know if it is a requirement to have a cat to pass the MOT or is there a way to MOT a car without a cat. So far the best deal I could find far a new EU certified cat is 250 euros from a shop in France. Anyone know of someone doing better in the UK? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david1701 Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 have you tried breakers, and i know cats are required for certain ages, my took his off his p reg disco and that was fine, but i don't know if the same logic applies to petrols or if 99 is after the cat watershed, sorry its not very helpful. Also the 4x4store exeter seem to be able to get prettty much every part i ask of them at ok prices and they do mail order (will probably ship to you) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 It will probably not pass the emissions test with a dead cat (if you have an annual emissions test as we do as part of the MOT) Mine was £80 fitted from my local exhaust supplier, Paddocks want £180 for the same part which surprised me as they're usually cheaper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkyjohn5 Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 Hi everyone, just a quick introduction before I ask any question.Been driving a tidy 1999 Freelander with the K series engine in it and I think it's great! We only had it for just under a year and roughly 8000 miles but it's been really good on us. The only thing we did was change a reversing light switch (£80!!!! for a bl**dy switch?!?!?) and did the cambelt and waterpump as a precaution. The car got over 120'000 miles, still has the original headgasket and doesnt show any sign of weakness (thank you Lord...) So now on to the problem. The catalytic converter is busted and is rattling around. From past experience I doubt it will pass the emission test so I must start thinking about sorting it out. Does anyone of you know if it is a requirement to have a cat to pass the MOT or is there a way to MOT a car without a cat. So far the best deal I could find far a new EU certified cat is 250 euros from a shop in France. Anyone know of someone doing better in the UK? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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