The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any towbar mounting bracket is so weakened that the towbar is likely to become detached · 6.1.6 · (i)(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 towbar mounting bracket is so weakened that the towbar is likely to become detached · 6.1.6 · (i)(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 towbar mounting bracket is so weakened that the towbar is likely to become detached, inspection item number is 6.1.6; defect reference is (i)(ii); authority is DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7); category is Dangerous; inspection item is Coupling mechanisms and towing equipment, recorded from its source on 2026-08-06; source re-checked 2026-10-11.
(i)(ii) | The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any towbar mounting bracket is so weakened that the towbar is likely to become detached | Dangerous
— gov.uk, retrieved 2026-08-06
- Defect
- The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any towbar mounting bracket is so weakened that the towbar is likely to become detached verified
- Category
- Dangerous verified
- Inspection item number
- 6.1.6
- Defect reference
- (i)(ii) verified
- Inspection item
- Coupling mechanisms and towing equipment
- Authority
- DVSA MOT (cars, vans and passenger vehicles, classes 3, 4, 5, 7) our reading
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Source
- gov.ukhttps://www.gov.uk/guidance/mot-inspection-manual-for-private-passenger-and-light-commercial-vehicles/6-body-structure-and-attachments