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DPF removal - is it legal to do so?
What is the legal requirement in regards to the MoT, road tax and insurance, if you remove the diesel particulate filter and remap the engine of a Nissan X-Trail?
Asked on 29 June 2013 by Elprez
Answered by
Honest John
It's illegal, but the EC law is not yet enforced as part of the UK MoT. You have to disclosed the modifications to your insurer who will increase your premium as a result. At any time in the future you could be stopped by a VOSA roadside check and forced to replace the DPF.
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