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edy:
anyone know if rot on the baulkhead is a MOT faliure?

i would imagie most of it is but what about the top of the bulkhead, by the vents inside, it is rotted through inside though cheers.

Rich_P:
As I understand it, it works on the principle of whether or not there are any critical components nearby.  For example, if there's a gaping hole near the steering column then it's not going to pass.  But if the hole is somewhere like in the middle of the bulkhead, below the dash, then it should be okay.

I would say that rot around the middle of the vent area could be classed as structural, since it has to support the entire length of the windscreen although the windscreen's greatest loadings are taken by the mounts at the ends of the bulkhead.  Hopefully an MOT expert will be along soon to answer the question!  :)

muddydisco:
Just depends how bad it is and where :lol:

I would not fail it if its where i'm thinking of  :D only if it had sharp edges to the side's.

carbore:
Its something like 9cm from a mounting/fixing point (not sure if its 9)

Basically if its x away from where the bh is fixed e.g to the outrigers than it will fail, also like edy says if its X away from steering mount or often the brake cylinder then its a fail.  I think the usual top bit by the vents is ok to a point, hence so many landys wiht "extra" ventilation.

Iterestingly I was told if you carpet it then the tester can not remove the carpet so cant fail it (unless they have reasonable suspicion, e.g. soo the engine bay), but whod want to drive a rusty death trap.

Les Henson:
The rule is 30cm from a structure point, such as chassis, suspension, mounting, or other critical point. Bulkheads usually rust first close to the windscreen mount/hinge or door hinge, and it's a bit of a lottery if the garage is going to fail it. If it's slight, then you might get an advisory, but a big hole is likely to fail.


Les.

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