Thanks for the link, nice to have the full document as I've heard many rumours but not seen the test methods or exact wording.
My reading of the rule Re. cats is that it only comes into play when a cat test is called for. An early 185 import doesn't qualify for a cat test and therefore won't be checked/failed if it doesn't have one.
On vehicles that qualify for a full cat emissions test, check the presence of the catalytic converter.
Again, have heard much about aftermarket HIDs being failures or needing self leveling, it seems the handbooik just says that self leveling & washing must work if fitted.
Vehicles equipped with High Intensity Discharge (HID) or LED dipped beam headlamps may be fitted with headlamp washers and a suspension or headlamp self levelling system.
Where such systems are fitted, they must work; however, it is accepted that it may not be possible to readily determine the functioning of self levelling systems. In such cases, the benefit of the doubt must be given.
Headlamp washers may work in conjunction with the windscreen washers (when the dipped beam headlamps are switched on) or by a separate switch.
Where HID or LED dipped beam headlamps are fitted, switch on the headlamps and check the operation of any headlamp levelling and cleaning devices fitted.
