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The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a ’prescribed area’) is so weakened that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected · 5.3.6 · (a)(ii) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)

What is the category for The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a ’prescribed area’) is so weakened that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected · 5.3.6 · (a)(ii) · DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7)?

For The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a ’prescribed area’) is so weakened that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected, inspection item number is 5.3.6; defect reference is (a)(ii); authority is DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7); category is Dangerous; inspection item is Complete suspension system, recorded from its source on 2026-08-06; source re-checked 2026-10-11.

(a)(ii) | The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a ’prescribed area’) is so weakened that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected | Dangerous

— gov.uk, retrieved 2026-08-06

Defect
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a ’prescribed area’) is so weakened that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected verified
Category
Dangerous verified
Inspection item number
5.3.6
Defect reference
(a)(ii) verified
Inspection item
Complete suspension system
Authority
DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) our reading
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DatasetVehicle inspection defect categories: MOT major, minor and dangerous verdicts

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