I like Track Driver, enjoying every issue so far but what’s this about MOT failure on non adjustable seat runners… Q Cat Stevens Green…
Feck where have you been?
New regs from 1st Jan this year have the following requirement:
“Check that the driver�s seat position can be adjusted forwards and backwards and secured in the selected positions.”
Reason for Rejection is quoted as:
“The driver�s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended.”
The test does not make any reference to fixed seats, therefore some believe that a fixed seat may fail the test; but I think that would be outside of what is actually being tested which is the security of the seat and it’s fitness for use.
I’ve not heard of any failures yet.
Cheers Stevo 
Yep, I’ve had “If it’s not there I can’t fault it” before (obviously only applies for certain items though, think it was for a reverse light).
Ian 
The Elan seat hasn’t moved for 42 years, Although that’s OEM!
When was the last time the car moved too? 
removing the passenger seat negates the need for a seat belt, and drop down the windscreen on an open top landrover means you no longer need washers
Testers cannot test for something that is not there and even MoT testers understand that. There is nothing to worry about if your seat is fixed. This is the relevant text from the DfT MoT Testing Guide:
Information
When checking the driver�s seat adjustment [color:#CC0000]it is not necessary to check that the seat can be secured in all possible positions[/color]. In the case of electrically adjusted seats, it is not necessary to check that any �memory position� function is working.
Method of Inspection
1.Check the driver�s and all passengers� seats for security.
2.Check that the backrests of all seats (front and rear) can be secured in their normal upright position.
[color:#CC0000]3.Check that the driver�s seat position can be adjusted forwards and backwards and secured in the selected positions.[/color]
Reason for Rejection (the numbers match the above points)
1.The security of the driver�s or any passenger�s seat is significantly reduced.
2.A seat back that cannot be secured in the upright position.
[color:#FF0000]3**.The driver�s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended.**[/color]
If the seat is fixed, the fore and aft adjustment mechanism is functioning as intended. Ergo, it passes.
ETA - Just like Tim said earlier!
When was the last time the car moved too? [/quote]
Sadly, not often enough.
Just before the snow I think, but that’s longer than my memory goes back
I saw a great seat mounting on a road rally car one night. The guy was trying to persuade the scruitineer that his cable ties were a safe way to secure his seat subframe to the chassis since the bolts had fallen out. Needless to say he didn’t start the event.
I dont think the MOT will be the main problem with my new fixed mount Tillets. The issue is going to be that Gareth can’t reach the pedals I’ll have to lend him the kids booster seat
Been having a word with my friendly MOT tester today - there are some key changes to the MOT that have got them really twitchy
Main one is it is now the actual individual tester that is responsible rather than the testing station itself.
Also if the car had a CAT fitted as standard its an automatic fail if not fitted when tested.
Seat belts have also become an issue again
Happy days
My car hasn’t even seen it’s CAT for 5 years 