Frayed seat belt and MOT

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Post by jaytun on Aug 10, 2020 19:20:10 GMT 1

Hi everyone

My MOT is due and the other day I noticed that my drivers seat belt is slightly frayed. Its a very small area maybe 5mm x 2mm and I can only think the belt has snagged on something. A friend told me that any damage at all would mean the belt will fail the MOT, so I’m wondering if he’s correct as it’s so small/minor you can hardly notice it even when you are really looking hard to find it. Also if the belt fails, what price would the garage be charging me for a replacement?

Thanks in advance.

rocket AE/Manager/Owner Posts: 3,429 Class tested: 4 Last Online: Apr 19, 2024 8:28:18 GMT 1 Likes: 1,043	Frayed seat belt and MOT Aug 10, 2020 19:48:47 GMT 1 peter likes this Back to Top Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by rocket on Aug 10, 2020 19:48:47 GMT 1 Me personally would pass & advise that as it wouldn't affect its integrity of it's function to minimum standards others might disagree

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Post by jaytun on Aug 10, 2020 20:01:16 GMT 1

Thanks Rocket - potentially it was there when I bought the car 18 months ago and I’ve just not noticed it at all. It was only when reaching for more belt that I felt the snag on the underside. It had its first MOT last September from the same dealers that I bought it from and it’s going back there again.

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Post by rocket on Aug 10, 2020 20:16:11 GMT 1

Aug 10, 2020 20:01:16 GMT 1 jaytun said:

Thanks Rocket - potentially it was there when I bought the car 18 months ago and I’ve just not noticed it at all. It was only when reaching for more belt that I felt the snag on the underside. It had its first MOT last September from the same dealers that I bought it from and it’s going back there again.

Take it back there for a test then son anything could have done that shutting a door on it etc it should pass or It would in my test bay let us know how get on 😀

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Post by jaytun on Aug 10, 2020 20:36:52 GMT 1

On what basis could they fail this? I saw a similar seat belt thread on here which was in a shocking state, most testers were saying fail but there were some who said according to the letters of the Rules it should pass, yet it was almost hanging by some threads!

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Post by rocket on Aug 10, 2020 20:55:58 GMT 1

Aug 10, 2020 20:36:52 GMT 1 jaytun said:

On what basis could they fail this? I saw a similar seat belt thread on here which was in a shocking state, most testers were saying fail but there were some who said according to the letters of the Rules it should pass, yet it was almost hanging by some threads!

It will pass opinions are like Ar$e holes on here every one has one and they are all different if you want a 2nd opinion PM stealth for his ? !!!! he will say the same

dwain VTS Council member Posts: 1,163 Class tested: 4 Last Online: Apr 19, 2024 11:32:56 GMT 1 Likes: 696	Frayed seat belt and MOT Aug 10, 2020 20:58:27 GMT 1 via mobile motman and rocket like this Back to Top Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by dwain on Aug 10, 2020 20:58:27 GMT 1 I wouldn’t even advise it.

jaytun Owner/Driver Posts: 6 Last Online: Aug 11, 2020 10:31:15 GMT 1	Frayed seat belt and MOT Aug 10, 2020 22:41:58 GMT 1 via mobile Back to Top Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by jaytun on Aug 10, 2020 22:41:58 GMT 1 Would anyone have a link to the specific rules and regs on this? Cheers

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jaytun Owner/Driver Posts: 6 Last Online: Aug 11, 2020 10:31:15 GMT 1	Frayed seat belt and MOT Aug 10, 2020 23:18:01 GMT 1 Back to Top Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by jaytun on Aug 10, 2020 23:18:01 GMT 1 Thanks Dwain for this - key wording is “significantly weakened”, I don’t think this minor frayed blip would fit into that category.

dwain VTS Council member Posts: 1,163 Class tested: 4 Last Online: Apr 19, 2024 11:32:56 GMT 1 Likes: 696	Frayed seat belt and MOT Aug 10, 2020 23:31:03 GMT 1 via mobile Back to Top Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by dwain on Aug 10, 2020 23:31:03 GMT 1 Agreed, although the Major fail is just ‘damaged’.
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nitros44 MOT tester Posts: 3,804 Class tested: 4, 7 Last Online: Mar 6, 2013 1:09:15 GMT 1 Likes: 1,969	Frayed seat belt and MOT Aug 11, 2020 0:46:41 GMT 1 via mobile Back to Top Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by nitros44 on Aug 11, 2020 0:46:41 GMT 1 It would pass ,but I’d have to advise it
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rocket AE/Manager/Owner Posts: 3,429 Class tested: 4 Last Online: Apr 19, 2024 8:28:18 GMT 1 Likes: 1,043	Frayed seat belt and MOT Aug 11, 2020 0:51:44 GMT 1 Back to Top Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by rocket on Aug 11, 2020 0:51:44 GMT 1 Aug 10, 2020 23:18:01 GMT 1 jaytun said: Thanks Dwain for this - key wording is “significantly weakened”, I don’t think this minor frayed blip would fit into that category. I told you another voice would say the same

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rob1980 MOT tester Posts: 255 Class tested: 4 Last Online: Feb 10, 2022 13:42:30 GMT 1 Likes: 142	Frayed seat belt and MOT Aug 11, 2020 7:50:52 GMT 1 motman likes this Back to Top Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by rob1980 on Aug 11, 2020 7:50:52 GMT 1 Aug 10, 2020 20:58:27 GMT 1 dwain said: I wouldn’t even advise it. I agree, straight pass

jaytun Owner/Driver Posts: 6 Last Online: Aug 11, 2020 10:31:15 GMT 1	Frayed seat belt and MOT Aug 11, 2020 9:07:50 GMT 1 Back to Top Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by jaytun on Aug 11, 2020 9:07:50 GMT 1 Thanks everyone for your input and reassurance. I will let you know how I get on, the MOT is next month.

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