MOT defects: Belt(s)/padding
Seat belt installation check
8 defects: 8 major.
| Certificate wording | Severity | As an advisory | Inspection manual |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belt(s)/padding has cut and/or reworked original webbing | major | None | evidence that the original webbing has been cut and/or reworked. e.g. belts knotted, fraying or fluffing removed/sealed by burning etc. (see note a) |
| Belt(s)/padding has a sharp edge which could or is likely to cut or abrade the webbing. | major | None | any part of the installation which has a sharp edge which could or is likely to cut or abrade the webbing. |
| Belt(s)/padding has a rail or other harsh object fitted without suitable padding as required | major | None | a rail or other harsh object without suitable padding as required |
| Belt(s)/padding in such a position that loading the belt causes the cushion to be raised or significantly compressed, allowing the occupant to effectively move forward | major | None | in such a position that loading the belt causes the cushion to be raised or significantly compressed thus allowing the occupant to effectively move forward |
| Belt(s)/padding allows in excess of 25mm movement at a looped belt anchorage | major | None | free movement for a looped belt more than 25 mm at anchorage |
| Belt(s)/padding causes a lap belt to be incorrectly positioned across the occupant | major | None | incorrect positioning of a lap belt, i.e. the belt lies across the stomach or forward of the top quarter of the thigh |
| Belt(s)/padding causes a three point belt lap section to be incorrectly positioned across the occupant | major | None | incorrect positioning of a three point belt lap section, i.e. the belt lies across the stomach or forward of the top quarter of the thigh |
| Belt(s)/padding causes a seat belt component fitted to a seat to significantly intrude into a gangway and likely to injure a passenger | major | None | a seat belt component fitted to a seat significantly intrudes into a gangway and is likely to injure a passenger |
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