Seatbelts and the MOT
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Seatbelts and the MOT
Guys, any idea what the MOT rules are on seatbelts? My '66 Polara has factory fitted lap belts in the front and rear, but I'm thinking it might need 3-point belts in the front to pass the MOT.
Thats right,
I remember adding belts to my 65 Mustang years ago as the MOT tester at the time wouldnt pass it without.
Found out later he was wrong
Always pays to search around as different testers have different ideas
I remember adding belts to my 65 Mustang years ago as the MOT tester at the time wouldnt pass it without.
Found out later he was wrong
Always pays to search around as different testers have different ideas
Lifes Too Fast But The Car`s Not, It even managed to miss the boat twice.
Now passed customs.
Now on route.
Now in posession.
Now costing me sh*t loads.
Now passed customs.
Now on route.
Now in posession.
Now costing me sh*t loads.
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Thanks for the link, though I'm not sure I'm liking what it's sayinglatil wrote:http://www.motuk.co.uk/images/seatbelt2.pdf
I might not be following this correctly...but if I am, this flowchart leads me to A, B & C apply (not greater than 2540kg and first used after Jan 65 but before April 1981) and the key for 'A' states...
"A belt which restrains the upper part of the body (but need not include a lap belt)."
So, I guess that unless I find an MOT tester that is as confused as most of us, it will fail with just the lap belts as they obviously don't restrain the upper part of the body.
Hmm....
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PaulR wrote:Lap belts fail in post Jan 65 cars in the front. O.K in the rear. On a pre 65 car lap belts are testable for condition and operation but cannot fail for incorrect type. (Inspection applies to all belts fitted whether required or not for the test.
My "Old" `67 Satellite (the best in the UK) passes each year with LAP BELTS in the front
What does Paul Know, anyhow??????
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My 66 Coronet passed with lap belts.I was told 'design limitation' can affect the mot now.
Opinion seems to be they are worse than none?
Considered fitting modern ones but no anchorage points in the roof on mine.The floor mounted type ,over shoulder,maybe but not sure any are safe with folding bench seat.
Opinion seems to be they are worse than none?
Considered fitting modern ones but no anchorage points in the roof on mine.The floor mounted type ,over shoulder,maybe but not sure any are safe with folding bench seat.
Who Knows?????????????R.RUNNER wrote:PaulR wrote:Lap belts fail in post Jan 65 cars in the front. O.K in the rear. On a pre 65 car lap belts are testable for condition and operation but cannot fail for incorrect type. (Inspection applies to all belts fitted whether required or not for the test.
My "Old" `67 Satellite (the best in the UK) passes each year with LAP BELTS in the front
What does Paul Know, anyhow??????
Your Satellite should not pass each year with LAP BELTS Lets hope C Bodies have 3 point belts
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