Daft question about a de-cat pipe

With all the threads of late about the new MOT regs I have had a look to see if my car will be effected.

Luckily (or not) I have a '96 300tdi which did NOT leave the factory with a catalytic converter.

What it does have is the braided pipe section.

My question is, will a de-cat exhaust section offer any benefits to performance or economy without a cat in the first place??

I cant see changing your flexi pipe will gain anything.

I have just read this today

The experts have issued a warning about changes to the MOT rules which came in last month. They say that as a result of the changes, thousands of motorists will find themselves with a bill of at least £1,000 when they take their car for a test.

But what is the change, and who is affected?

Rule change

The warning has been issued by Halfords Autocentres, which says that the rule in question relates to emissions tests on diesel cars.

In the past your car would have just been tested to ensure it meets minimum standards for emissions. However, it will now include a check on whether there is a diesel particulate filter in place. These have been fitted into all diesel cars manufactured in the past five years - and reduce emissions by about 80%.

If your car should have one of these fitted and there isn't one present, the vehicle will automatically fail.

I don't believe that a DPF will reduce emissions by 80%

Does a 300tdi have a dpf? Apologies if a l

...sorry "should know this" 😁

No they dont mick. Dpf came in few years ago for trucks to go in to london.

They are waste of time.they clog up then you have to either thrash the hell out of it for 10 mins. O buy a clean kit at around 60 quid plus vat or pay a garage to do it.

When i got my unit fitted with 1 the guy told me it spits out 0% emission basically fresh air.

I wouldnt of put my head near it to find out either