Will this pass a vIC check & MOT?

[eltax91]

Hi guys

I bought a CAT C MX5 from a PH'er, with relatively minor rear wing damage, you might even remember it from the other chaps thread!! If you are a detailer and into pristine cars, look away now! For me, I plan to run the car as a fun weekender until I'm sure the mechanical's are straight, then, when it inevitably rots the sills away, the contents will help me fulfill a dream and I will throw them into a kit car.

So, as a temporary fix, I have bent over the bits of arch that were damaged and knocked out a small dent, to knock out the rest appears difficult as there is no access and frankly I'm not that bothered! I know the VIC test is merely an identity check, but it also says the tester can reject a car if it appears "dangerous" in some way? I assume this means both dangerous to the running of the vehicle and dangerous for pedestrians (sharp edges etc)?

Anyway, the offending arch. Thoughts on its ability to pass both MOT and/ or VIC check appreciated:-

[gazchap]

Will definitely pass a VIC, as all that checks is the identity as far as I'm aware - damage doesn't come into it.

Can't say on the MOT though.

//edit: Durr, I should read better.

That doesn't look particularly dangerous to pedestrians to me, so I imagine it'd be fine.

[Darkcat]

Does the door close properly?

[eltax91]

Darkcat said:

Does the door close properly?

Yes

[Fleckers]

if you are not overly bothered by the looks

pull it our
tap the edges
add some filler
bit of rust proof
bit of primer
bit of rattle can

job done

[Darkcat]

eltax91 said:

Yes

ok, well as long as there is no serious sill damage you should be ok then.

[eltax91]

Cheers all. I have a tame MOT tester who would normally advise me on such matters, but he is 50 miles away so need to get a gap in my work diary to run it in.

My main concern is getting a picky vosa tester on the VIC check as that hole does have a sharp bit on it.

[E30M3SE]

A VIC check is a 'Vehicle Identity Check' and checks the car against the DVLA records for that car, I would be too concerned about failing a VIC for a hole, an MOT on the other hand is separate issue.

[eltax91]

E30M3SE said:

A VIC check is a 'Vehicle Identity Check' and checks the car against the DVLA records for that car, I would be too concerned about failing a VIC for a hole, an MOT on the other hand is separate issue.

The paperwork I have for the VIC appointment states that whilst its an identity check, they reserved the right to refuse to test if the car is deemed 'dangerous'. As I put in my OP, I know that a VIC is an identity check.

Anyone any opinions on whether it will pass an MOT as is?

[Spangles]

eltax91 said:

E30M3SE said:

A VIC check is a 'Vehicle Identity Check' and checks the car against the DVLA records for that car, I would be too concerned about failing a VIC for a hole, an MOT on the other hand is separate issue.

The paperwork I have for the VIC appointment states that whilst its an identity check, they reserved the right to refuse to test if the car is deemed 'dangerous'. As I put in my OP, I know that a VIC is an identity check.

Anyone any opinions on whether it will pass an MOT as is?

I'm an MOT tester, if you taped over any sharp bits I'd pass it. It'd fail on the missing wheel though, kinda surprised you hadn't noticed that yourself.

[eltax91]

Spangles said:

I'm an MOT tester, if you taped over any sharp bits I'd pass it. It'd fail on the missing wheel though, kinda surprised you hadn't noticed that yourself.

fair point, I will fit the wheel before testing. Tape you say, no that's not a bad plan. May even go all out and see if I can find some arch trim....

[s p a c e m a n]

Colour coded and everything

[GC8]

eltax91 said:

E30M3SE said:

A VIC check is a 'Vehicle Identity Check' and checks the car against the DVLA records for that car, I would be too concerned about failing a VIC for a hole, an MOT on the other hand is separate issue.

The paperwork I have for the VIC appointment states that whilst its an identity check, they reserved the right to refuse to test if the car is deemed 'dangerous'. As I put in my OP, I know that a VIC is an identity check.

Anyone any opinions on whether it will pass an MOT as is?

Dangerous to the tester, so a triple cover of tank tape around the rough edges and itll be fine. Thatll do the MOT too.

[eltax91]

GC8 said:

Dangerous to the tester, so a triple cover of tank tape around the rough edges and itll be fine. Thatll do the MOT too.

Thanks for the input