Liam-Wilko
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Registered: 6th Mar 08
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iirc alot of that is already taken into account and alot of things on a mot are as the MOT tester sees fit wether it is going to cause a problem or not
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Liam-Wilko
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Registered: 6th Mar 08
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also i dont care what the AA say as there is a few things on there were people are going to be exempt due to medical resons ext so its a load of balls if a air bag is fitted as standard and properly removed then there is no issue and will not fail if its not there to test then they cant test it or pose an issue to the car if you fit an after market steering wheel and your car had air bags provided the airbag light is not on then it is not an issue
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Eddx14xe
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I dont see why you must be able to move your seat for an mot. Aslong as the driver is safe, can reach the pedals properly etc then why does it matter?
Airbag - does this mean i cant change my steering wheel? If im not bothered about an airbag in MY steering wheel in MY car, then why does it have to have to have one? 
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Robin
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I don't see why anyone cares tbh, most of the people on here know someone who they can slip a £20 and get a pass anyway.
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Daveskater
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Registered: 29th Apr 08
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quote:
Originally posted by JM_16v
Road legal track cars main issues
"It must be possible to secure the driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism in two or three different positions. On electric seats the motors must move the seat fore and aft."
ours are bolted in
They are checking the mechanism works, if there isn't one then they can't test it so it'll be fine unless the garage split hairs/hate you.
Numberwang!
Originally posted by AlunJ
I like you Dave, you are a man of men
Originally Whatapp'd by Neo
Dave's maybe capable of a drive-by cuddle
Look at my pictures
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Steve
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Registered: 30th Mar 02
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my buckets adjust because i am a man
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gazza808
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Registered: 30th Jun 08
Location: Peterborough
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Wonder is my speedo will pass..
Consists of 3 lines on my rev counter... With 30/3, 60/5 and 70/5 written next to em aha.
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Mattb
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Registered: 2nd Feb 03
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quote:
Originally posted by Fonz
about 50% of that list i believed to be checked anyway....
levels of coolant, functionality of the door, Airbag lights, general warning lists on the dash, missing speedo, loose battery etc these are things that are checked anyway though?
Only the doors are on the current MOT
I did post the provisional inspection manual a month or so ago for 2012
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Mattb
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Registered: 2nd Feb 03
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quote:
Originally posted by Daveskater
quote:
Originally posted by JM_16v
Road legal track cars main issues
"It must be possible to secure the driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism in two or three different positions. On electric seats the motors must move the seat fore and aft."
ours are bolted in
They are checking the mechanism works, if there isn't one then they can't test it so it'll be fine unless the garage split hairs/hate you.
This - the actual wording of the failure is:
The driver’s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended.
So doesnt apply to the passenger seat - also if there is no adjustment mechanism then it cannot be tested and therefore not failed
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antnee
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Registered: 30th Dec 07
Location: Cov Drives: Clio 197
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I think for removing things such as ABS, airbags etc. Its more of if its broken/got a problem, rather than you will fail if its been completely removed.
Just like removing rear wiper, spare wheel, etc. Can't fail if its not there
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gez bay
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Registered: 14th Feb 08
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this is why you should have bought a trailer and tow car for the puma steve.
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Steve
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Registered: 30th Mar 02
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Not going to make any decisions like that until i know the score it may well be perfectly fine
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Fonz
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Registered: 12th May 06
Location: Newbury, Berks
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quote:
Originally posted by Mattb
quote:
Originally posted by Fonz
about 50% of that list i believed to be checked anyway....
levels of coolant, functionality of the door, Airbag lights, general warning lists on the dash, missing speedo, loose battery etc these are things that are checked anyway though?
Only the doors are on the current MOT
I did post the provisional inspection manual a month or so ago for 2012
but i always thought ifa safety device showed a "error" light that was a fail.
i always took it that if the car has the device, it must work.
if the car has airbags...but there is an airbag light lit (showing error/fault) that is a fail.
if the car has no airbag it can't be failed for not having one!
the same for ABS or selt belts or any other (safety/warning) device....
i know on a personal level i wouldn't consider a car "safe" if it showed an error on the dash, and would question the MOT if obvious features like a speedo, or main beam/indicator lihts didnt work...
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Mattb
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Registered: 2nd Feb 03
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abs yes - airbags not untill the new rules come into effect
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pow
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Registered: 11th Sep 06
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My Alfa ABS light like to have a little party ona cold damp morning 
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