Technical 2009 165 2.0 DPF removal/remap

[will0407]

I've come across an attactive deal on a 2.0 bravo, 2009.

It has had a dpf removal/remap- i dont really know a great deal about cars/engines so....

What are the risks with this? Are the issues i could run in to? Is it a modification that i need to let my insurance provider know about?

My daily commute could be rising from 6 miles round trip to 40-50 hence considering diesels more seriously now

 

[oldhammer]

Your risk with it is down with the M.o.t tester
and the new rules that are coming in,

 

[will0407]

Your risk with it is down with the M.o.t tester
and the new rules that are coming in,

Ok, so after emailing the seller a bit more, he said he doesn't have the corresponding dpf light on the dashboard, so is it safe to assume that this didn't have one in the first place? I thought they were only introduced from 2010 anyway? this is an 09 plate

 

[austenw90]

The 2.0 Multijet (165) has a DPF as standard. You could have complications with MOT'ing the car very soon.

If it was me I would avoid.

DPF's have been a requirement since 2009 (I think the EU regulations came about around 2008) however you will still find them on some cars pre 2009 - as far as I am aware.

 

[dave]

you need to have a read of this https://www.fiatforum.com/tech-talk/340517-warning-mot-dpf-testing-feb-2014-a.html

 

[will0407]

you need to have a read of this https://www.fiatforum.com/tech-talk/340517-warning-mot-dpf-testing-feb-2014-a.html

aaaaaaand decision made thanks! Not worth the risk!

 

[Most Easterly Pandas]

aaaaaaand decision made thanks! Not worth the risk!

Decission well made

 

[Rigby]

Well luckily my MOT was this week, which it passed with no DPF, so I have a year to sort this stupid rule change out!

 

[ozzy1993]

VOSA have confirmed from Febuaray 2014 cars without a DPF will fail the MOT (autoexpress)

 

[ozzy1993]

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/car-news/consumer-news/84818/mot-test-fail-dpf-removal