MOT and open crankcase breather?

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MOT and open crankcase breather?

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Anybody know if this is a MOT fail?
I rerouted my breather to air becuase of condensation / mayo in winter and wondering if it will fail an MOT?
easy enough to put it back but easier not to.

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Don't think they even look at the engine do they? So long as it's not leaking into the floor..
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Have had a mini filter on my 1.9 DG for the last 10 years. Never had an issue at MOT time. (including engine inspection by examiner) 25mm crankcase breather filter. £4.99 on Ebay. Item number 281560776119.
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All breathers used to be open , it’s not on the Mot criteria unless it’s dripping oil

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Thanks chaps, I will give it a go. MOT Friday.
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in throey it should be better on the old gas test anyway ,
in the last 25 years ive never had the mot man look or attempt to look at the engine from above ....
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Mocki wrote:in throey it should be better on the old gas test anyway ,
in the last 25 years ive never had the mot man look or attempt to look at the engine from above ....

pipe exits under vehicle so it can be seen.
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Could you not stick the end in a collection tin/bottle for the day?

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diabolov wrote:Could you not stick the end in a collection tin/bottle for the day?

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Yes I could but quicker to just reconnect the hose to the carb, this is not for emissions just interested to know if it passes. Nothing drips from the pipe.
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Passed the MOT with breather rerouted to the engine bar area with a long pipe.
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Well done,

Any twitches from the tester about ''what was that?'' or ''where does that go?''

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diabolov wrote:Well done,

Any twitches from the tester about ''what was that?'' or ''where does that go?''

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none

I asked if they had the emissons print out and they said they don't do it pre 92.
Pre 92 do what you like I think.

no advisories either.

I use an MoT only place. Anybody else has motive to fail you.
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