Arch problem MOT

[spautoparts]

Ive found a decent size hole in my front inner arch, big enough to put my hand through and wave at my passenger
Ive got the MOT due soon and need to know if its a failure. Ive asked around and some say it is, but some say because all the important bits of the car are bolted to the chassis ie suspension etc and not attached to the bodywork then it shouldnt be an issue.
Im gonna repair it anyway but i dont think i have time before the MOT is due.

Any info would be appreciated:thumb2

 

[melissachels]

mr says it is a fail because the shocky mounts onto it. hole needs to be 12" from any structual part of the car i.e body mount or shocky mount basically none of the wheel arch!

 

[spautoparts]

The shocks are bolted from the lower arms up to the chassis and not the body of the motor. This is what is confusing people

 

[manora]

If the hole is within 30cm of seat belt mounts, steering mounts, seat mounts, a mounting point of any part of the brake system or suspension it will fail. If it isn't then it should pass. However it's all down to the opinion of the tester on the day.
you can see the official MOT manuals here;

http://www.transportoffice.gov.uk/crt/doitonline/bl/mottestingmanualsandguides/mottestingmanualsandguides.htm

These are the up to date manuals and are the ones used by testers.

I am an MOT tester for cars and bikes.

Peter

 

[spautoparts]

If the hole is within 30cm of seat belt mounts, steering mounts, seat mounts, a mounting point of any part of the brake system or suspension it will fail. If it isn't then it should pass. However it's all down to the opinion of the tester on the day.
you can see the official MOT manuals here;

http://www.transportoffice.gov.uk/crt/doitonline/bl/mottestingmanualsandguides/mottestingmanualsandguides.htm

These are the up to date manuals and are the ones used by testers.

I am an MOT tester for cars and bikes.

Peter

Cheers for that:thumb2 Very helpfull:thumbs

 

[bladeliker]

The shocks are bolted from the lower arms up to the chassis and not the body of the motor. This is what is confusing people

true iv got a hole but the ex fiat tech who was at halfords said its oka and iv got rust in the engin back wheel arch . fixable and repairable
12 inches form any main mount. some garages are trying to rip people off way to much

 

[jims-terrano]

Think it's within 300mm of a body to chassis mounting. I was told it was a fail so got it fixed. Don't forget it will let water in too. most importantly if you were to have an accident and it caused injury or worse how bad would you feel. It's the reason why I make sure mine gets any bits like that fixed.

Jim

 

[spautoparts]

Think it's within 300mm of a body to chassis mounting. I was told it was a fail so got it fixed. Don't forget it will let water in too. most importantly if you were to have an accident and it caused injury or worse how bad would you feel. It's the reason why I make sure mine gets any bits like that fixed.

Jim

it sure does let water in. i told the mrs its the model fitted with foot spa as standard :lol
i will weld it up soon but i wont have time before the MOT.

 

[glen]

My arch needs a repair

My arch needs a repair my local MOT Guy let it go this year but it will need to be done before next MOT will they buy a arch or fabricate there own, i am looking for front wings. prices, just in case I keep the T2 another year.

Glen

 

[makeitfit]

Inner arch will be fabricated from scratch, wings are a bit hard to find good ones but will be second hand for sure :thumb2

 

[bladeliker]

true iv got a hole but the ex fiat tech who was at halfords said its oka and iv got rust in the engin back wheel arch . fixable and repairable
12 inches form any main mount. some garages are trying to rip people off way to much

ohh yeah they aretrying every time to rip people off they tried and screwed me over with a Central steering ARM cost 300 quid from nissan or union parts.
any way i brought one from nissan first for 59 next day deliver its almost brand new.
i took it to them and they said there some play in the left side and its threaded i went what im a welder fabritctor your joking right no they said i took my keys.

i thought these gits i aint going to let them get away with it so iv got wise and went to anouther everything passed accept the wheel arc now reading this thread i can to them that your wrong its time for people to stand up

 

[jims-terrano]

Not aware of any after market panels to repair the arch. A cool member on here fixed mine for me. Basically made a nice repair panel in several pieces and then welded it all up nice n strong.

Must buy myself a welder when I've got some cash

Hardest thing was being on fire watch on the inside, had to place a guard to stop any sparks flying around in the car.

Jim

 

[bladeliker]

Not aware of any after market panels to repair the arch. A cool member on here fixed mine for me. Basically made a nice repair panel in several pieces and then welded it all up nice n strong.

Must buy myself a welder when I've got some cash

Hardest thing was being on fire watch on the inside, had to place a guard to stop any sparks flying around in the car.

Jim

yeah its a dam pain in the ass it realy did my head in but im welding from in car outside because im sick and tired stop starting and looking inside to see any flames

so im thinking getting some bar and placing like ribbon effect to make everything more secure

 

[christof30]

yeah its a dam pain in the ass it realy did my head in but im welding from in car outside because im sick and tired stop starting and looking inside to see any flames

so im thinking getting some bar and placing like ribbon effect to make everything more secure

What you need is a young relative to sit inside with a washing up bottle full of water on fire watch, kids love it. ( obviously not to young before anyone goes mad :augie).

 

[jims-terrano]

You can buy a flame resistant mat from Plumbers type merchants. It stinks when it's hot but it doesnt half work well in that spot.

Jim

 

[bladeliker]

What you need is a young relative to sit inside with a washing up bottle full of water on fire watch, kids love it. ( obviously not to young before anyone goes mad :augie).

i like the idear
:thumb2