Worn Shocker Is It MOT Fail?

[jims-terrano]

Hi Guy's, looks like the exhaust was broken for a while on the project truck and has worn through the top part of the rear shocker.

Does anyone know if this is an MOT Fail

 

[solarman216]

no it is only a dust/dirt shroud, it does not even have to be there, but I would tape it up in order to prolong the shocks life, Rick

 

[jims-terrano]

Cheers Rick, gaffer tape out tomorrow.

 

[perelaar]

I passed (Belgian) MOT with this:

When I replaced the shocks a bit later I found that both were functionally shot as well. Strangely enough Mr MOT man did not pick up on this during the suspension test.

 

[don simon]

Bottom line, if it doesn't affect performance, you should be fine.

 

[macabethiel]

Shocking stuff

I agree with everyone it is not a fail though the likes of Quick-Fit who sell dampers might try it on.
Generally it is visible leaks or worn mounting rubbers that are a fail as reduction of function is hard to assess on a MoT test.