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Post by nightfault on Feb 25, 2015 20:22:04 GMT 1
In a second hand car that I have just bought I took out the spare tyre to check it and found a rust hole at the bottom of the spare tyre well. The rust hole is around the size of an orange and goes straight through. Will this cause it to fail the MOT. I have taped over it for now and put the spare tyre back?
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Post by Karl on Feb 25, 2015 20:28:35 GMT 1
Unlikely corrosion needs to be within 30cm of a load bearing member,steering/suspension components or seat belt mounting
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Post by Rhubarb on Feb 25, 2015 21:07:41 GMT 1
Unlikely corrosion needs to be within 30cm of a load bearing member,steering/suspension components or seat belt mounting and towbar/mounts(if fitted)  |
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Post by Karl on Feb 25, 2015 21:53:12 GMT 1
Unlikely corrosion needs to be within 30cm of a load bearing member,steering/suspension components or seat belt mounting and towbar/mounts(if fitted) modification, excessive corrosion, damage, fracture or inadequate repair of a load bearing structure or supporting panelling within 30cm of the towbar mountings, which affects its strength to the extent that the security of attachment of the towbar is significantly reduced Still unlikely |
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Post by natedog on Feb 27, 2015 5:20:29 GMT 1
Is rot near a towbar mounting still a fail if no towbar is fitted?
Just run a hole saw through the hole to make it nice and neat, then fit a large rubber grommet
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Post by Karl on Feb 27, 2015 8:25:49 GMT 1
Is rot near a towbar mounting still a fail if no towbar is fitted? Just run a hole saw through the hole to make it nice and neat, then fit a large rubber grommet Not if its outside 30 cm |
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Post by studabear on Feb 27, 2015 21:44:29 GMT 1
In a second hand car that I have just bought I took out the spare tyre to check it and found a rust hole at the bottom of the spare tyre well. The rust hole is around the size of an orange and goes straight through. Will this cause it to fail the MOT. I have taped over it for now and put the spare tyre back? Cover it with a £20 note for the mot tester.  |
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