rear seatbelts - MOT failure?

con1888

Wig wrote: »

I have taken my rear seat out for the last 4 years or so for my MOT due to faulty seat catch .

It's not that difficult to remove the seat, infact there are no bolts to be undone at all it just lifts out. I've not looked at a meriva but it can't be that hard.

I don't imagine so but if I can get the belts for a decent price then i'd rather do that as there will be times where I will need them in the future so the sooner the better with as minimal fuss possible.... just at £75 each it was a worry,

cynicalgit_2

Does a slightly chewed rear seat belt count as a fail as well?
Damn dog.

facade

cynicalgit wrote: »

Does a slightly chewed rear seat belt count as a fail as well?
Damn dog.

Yes if the tester feels that the damage has significantly weakened the belt.

Iceweasel

facade wrote: »

Yes if the tester feels that the damage has significantly weakened the belt.

I don't think the tester will take any chances of any comeback in the event of an accident - the exact wording is:

2. A seat belt:

a. cut or damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt or significantly weaken the webbing

b. stitching badly frayed, not secure or incomplete

c. which has obviously been repaired

But what is the definition of 'significant'?

con1888

the chewed one I have would defo fail, it is ripped...

thanks for everyone help. I have mailed a few people who have merivas on ebay for 'breaking' and been offered two for £50, which is a huge relief. I just wonder how we will now arrange payment I assume they will now put them on ebay ? will ask them tomorrow though as it's a bit late tonight.

Indeed damn dog... he is usually very well behaved in car, his 'domain' is the boot which is behind bars but the seatbelts come from behind and he got to them.... I have bought new guards to protect the new ones when they come so no more 'incidents' !!

elsien

My previous dog ate 3 seatbelts - you'd think I'd have learned after the first one. First time, knowing no better, I paid £125 at the garage. After that it was £20 and a helpful neighbour.

con1888

elsien wrote: »

My previous dog ate 3 seatbelts - you'd think I'd have learned after the first one. First time, knowing no better, I paid £125 at the garage. After that it was £20 and a helpful neighbour.

I didn't even notice Logan had been chewing them til I went to strap my neice in and it was... halfed in two !! Luckily the middle one was still entact where she could sit !!

Jamie_Carter

con1888 wrote: »

I'm hoping to purchase those two on ebay, just need to wait til Wednesday payday and hope they are still available. Have messaged seller for part number to be sure they will fit my car.... know nothing about cars myself.

A car upholsterer may do it for cheaper than that.

salubrious

A seat belt repair that is obvious (and it will be) is still a failure Jamie.

Stick to getting some second hand ones, or remove the seats entirely (you'll likely get a strongly worded advisory though )

bigjl

I would try and find a local Vauxhall Breakers.

As then you can negotiate in person and see the goods.

I wouldn't be surprised if a rarely needed item like this is cheaper than online.

I have noticed online prices can vary a lot as sellers push prices up due to having a wider audience than normal