192 conversion and MOT compliance

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I am in the process of finding an Exige and wondered if someone could clarify the position regarding 192 bhp converted cars and the likelihood of them passing the MOT test. Clearly I don’t want to invest in a car that I cannot use.Many thanks

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quote:Originally posted by Hethel Merman:Clearly I don’t want to invest in a car that I cannot use. Never never invest in a car [image]http://www.exiges.com/ubb/NonCGI/images/icons/blush.gif[/image] With a standard CAT on it should pass, if you are that worried then get a 177bhp version, Lotus sell the 190 upgrade “for track use only”, so i guess there is no comeback on them if it fails.

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there have been issues with this for a while, especially the 340R’s…but Im glad to report that several have now been tested and nobody has reported a failure once the cat has been re-fitted.I think the “track only” position of lotus has more to do with crash testing and new vehicle compliance/approval tests than actually MOT worries.

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quote:Originally posted by stevegreen:there have been issues with this for a while, especially the 340R’s…but Im glad to report that several have now been tested and nobody has reported a failure once the cat has been re-fitted.I think the “track only” position of lotus has more to do with crash testing and new vehicle compliance/approval tests than actually MOT worries.Thanks for the replies To extend this a little further, could anyone out there with a 192bhp Exige give me some real world feedback about their experiences when undertaking a MOTI will speak to two or three dealers tomorrow to get their take on the situation[This message has been edited by Hethel Merman (edited 16 March 2003).]

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I had similar worries when I purchased mine (190bhp) got them to put it through a MOT test to prove it would be ok.Passed without a problem with CAT in place. Will not pass without - simple as that

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Made some enquiries with Lotus dealers today and everyone seems very confident that there are no issues with 192 conversion cars passing the MOT.Seems as if this is a triumph of reality over theory - or does anyone else know differently?