The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a ’prescribed area’) is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
For The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a ’prescribed area’) is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, category is Major; inspection item number is 7.1.1; defect reference is (a)(i); inspection item is Seat belt security; authority is DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7), recorded from its source on 2026-08-06.
- Defect
- The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a ’prescribed area’) is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired verified
- Category
- Major verified
- Inspection item number
- 7.1.1
- Defect reference
- (a)(i) verified
- Inspection item
- Seat belt security
- Authority
- DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) our reading
Values marked our reading are our classification of what the source says — the source does not print them in those words. The quote below is the evidence for each one; judge it yourself.
What the source says
(a)(i) | The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a ’prescribed area’) is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | Major
— gov.uk, retrieved 2026-08-06
Source
- gov.ukhttps://www.gov.uk/guidance/mot-inspection-manual-for-private-passenger-and-light-commercial-vehicles/7-other-equipment