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Hi all looking for advice.
Currently have three front seats in van with the bulkhead where middle seat has a three point seat belt harness. I would like to keep all three seats.
I know I can remove bulkhead and MOT will not be failed. However..... if I changed middle seat to lap belt will this constitute a fail???
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08-11-2020, 11:28 AM
(This post was last modified: 08-11-2020, 11:33 AM by Pedronicus.)
If your existing bulkhead has a three point fixing then I don't see how you can remove it and still get an MOT as the upper mounting point for the middle seat belt will be missing.
I have just had a look at wife's van (2013, B9) which does not have the full bulkhead but does have the 'ladder' type behind the driver's seat. The middle seat belt goes up through a runner on the ladder so giving a three-point arrangement. I don't think you will be allowed a lap belt for the middle seat but might be worth a chat with your local MOT station. Perhaps look for a ladder bulkhead from a scrappy (assuming these are available for your model).
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The middle rear seat in a Berlingo car has 3 point belt, the fitting is mounted in the roof.
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(10-11-2020, 07:33 AM)Romahomepete Wrote: The middle rear seat in a Berlingo car has 3 point belt, the fitting is mounted in the roof.
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I think we are talking about the front three seats option in a van here.
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Yes I understand that but it might provide inspiration.
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I have the 2012 van and the middle belt inertia reel is mounted on the ladder frame near the left shoulder area of the driver's seat.
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