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by smileysal
Wed Jan 10, 2024 9:27 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Should I ATTEMPT to start my Bongo?
Replies: 5
Views: 187977

Re: Should I ATTEMPT to start my Bongo?

Thank you both for your help.

I'm in Plymouth. I used to use Allans, pre-pandemic.

I'm going to find a local mobile mechanic who can come out and change the battery for me, and replace the petrol. I'll then take things from there, but with the aim to get it back on the road before I sell it ...
by smileysal
Sun Jan 07, 2024 10:46 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Should I ATTEMPT to start my Bongo?
Replies: 5
Views: 187977

Should I ATTEMPT to start my Bongo?

Hi all,

I'm really hoping someone will be able to help me - I've searched through the FAQs and forum posts and not seen any previous answers to this question...

My Bongo (2.5 Petrol + LPG, 2010 registration) has been SORN and on the driveway since I was shielded (early 2020). At the start of the ...
by smileysal
Tue Apr 23, 2019 1:33 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: MOT failed on missing seatbelt buckle
Replies: 8
Views: 4743

Re: MOT failed on missing seatbelt buckle

Thank you all for your responses so far. It's much appreciated.

Sarah
by smileysal
Tue Apr 23, 2019 1:33 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: MOT failed on missing seatbelt buckle
Replies: 8
Views: 4743

Re: MOT failed on missing seatbelt buckle

Bob wrote: Tue Apr 23, 2019 12:48 pm I've an idea belts weren't required on rear facing seats.

Possibly that's changed.
I read something earlier that says that seatbelts aren't legally required in the accommodation area of a campervan, which is what this is.
by smileysal
Tue Apr 23, 2019 1:32 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: MOT failed on missing seatbelt buckle
Replies: 8
Views: 4743

Re: MOT failed on missing seatbelt buckle


What happened to the seat belt buckle ?? ( why is it missing) it is a failure.

New failure for seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2)


Take care.


I don't know. I've never used them or touched them. I'm really confused as to why it's passed every other time (including the new style ...
by smileysal
Tue Apr 23, 2019 10:32 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: MOT failed on missing seatbelt buckle
Replies: 8
Views: 4743

MOT failed on missing seatbelt buckle

Hi,

The same garage has been MOTing my Bongo for the past 3 years (last year it went through the new style MOT).

I took it today and it's failed its MOT for 'Seat belt buckle missing Rear [7.1.2 (d)].

I have a converted Bongo with a rear kitchen. NOTHING's changed since its previous MOTs. The ...

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