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R2D2:
Hi All,

Can someone clarify seatbelt rules for me?

Boy's Disco going for MOT tomorrow, has seven seats but no belts for the two in the rear  :doh:  so as a precaution I've removed them ;)  ;)   :-$

Advice welcommed.

Disco-Ron:
If the seats aren't there...... you don;t need seatbelts.....

R2D2:
Ah Agreed Disco Ron.

But, if I'd left them in would it fail?

Disco Matt:
I think so, yes - as I understand it the rules can be distilled to "If it would have had belts when it left the factory, it must have them for the test", as far as the tester is concerned this would be a 7-seat Disco which should have a full set of belts.

Obviously older vehicles that have had belts retro-fitted will have the belts checked to ensure they meet the required standards.

lee celtic:
When I took mine for am MOT the guy never even looked at the dickie seats ...

Then again the boot was full to the roof with old rape seed oil bottles ;)

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