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Post by negativecharge on Sept 1, 2009 20:31:32 GMT
Hey everyone.
Just a quick question, if a car has any serious chassis damage or other damage from a crash would it show up on a MOT? Is there a possibility that it could be missed/over looked. Or if a car has serious damage would it show with no matter what.
Thanks.
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scoot
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Post by scoot on Sept 1, 2009 21:19:29 GMT
Any deliberate modification, excessive corrosion, damage, fracture or inadequate repair not within a prescribed area which adversely affects braking or steering by severely reducing the strength or continuity of a main load bearing structural member.
If it was badly damaged you could use above reasons !
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Post by negativecharge on Sept 1, 2009 21:46:11 GMT
Is that a yes? Haha!
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scoot
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Post by scoot on Sept 2, 2009 16:36:41 GMT
depends how bad it was,so could fail?
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Post by jonesy1975 on Sept 2, 2009 19:02:29 GMT
also depends on where it is & what vehicle it is on . some vehicles could have chassis damage forward of the front suspension & if there are no anchorage points further forward then the damage may well not be a fail ( 30cm )
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Daveg
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Post by Daveg on Sept 2, 2009 20:06:39 GMT
Hey everyone. Just a quick question, if a car has any serious chassis damage or other damage from a crash would it show up on a MOT? Is there a possibility that it could be missed/over looked. Or if a car has serious damage would it show with no matter what. Thanks. May I ask in relation to the way you worded your question, how could a mot tester miss serious chassis damage? How could it be over looked? A previous member has posted an answer in relation to your question, regarding damage and deliberate modifications, although the latter would not apply as accident damage is not a deliberate modification? The tester would have to consider whether the damage would affect the steering and braking of the vehicle, this would have to be confirmed by a road test after due consideration has been given to whether the vehicle is safe to drive. If the tester considers that the damage is in his opinion severely reducing the overal strength of the vehicle structure, then he may refuse to test the vehicle based on further unecessary damage being caused by say jacking up the vehicle as an example? A good photo of the vehicle damage would help to give a professional opinion. Dave
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Post by negativecharge on Sept 2, 2009 21:26:19 GMT
i'll just spit it out.
I got a 55 plate Fiesta from a auction last Nov, it had some bumps on but I got them sorted out at a body shop. A few of my friends said that I might wanna check for Chassis damage.
It's just been for a MOT a few days ago, and nothing was mentioned about the chassis. No recommendations or anything. Passed with flying colours.
Am i right in thinking the car is A-ok? That if the car did have any serious damage from a crash it would have been brought to my attention?
Sorry I'm just getting a confused, my knowledge of cars isn't that great.
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Daveg
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Post by Daveg on Sept 3, 2009 6:55:31 GMT
Normally if any damage is present to the chassis I Pass and Advise it unless it is severe and I have proven it affects the steering or braking.
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