cat converter

[dave day]

1992 nova 1.2i thinking of going s/steel exhaust do i need to keep cat for mot

[Novasport]

Not on a 92 car. Legal requirement from Jan 93 onwards iirc

[TeddyThom]

K reg onwards if memory serves?

[Jack]

7. Reason for rejection
1. An exhaust system not adequately supported.

2. A major leak of exhaust gases from any part of the system.

3. A catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard

4. A silencer in such condition, or of such a type, that the noise emitted from the vehicle is clearly unreasonably above the level expected from a similar vehicle with a standard silencer in average condition.

5. An exhaust tailpipe positioned so that fumes are likely to enter the driver’s or passenger area.
So I guess #3 above would scupper you. In terms of emissions, the BET (cat test) is from 1/08/92 onwards with a few small exceptions.

Depends on your definition of 'missing' or 'replaced' though I suppose.... lol