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Author:  samfieldhouse [ January 29th, 2014, 5:24 pm ]
Post subject:  Bump stops and MoT - what if they aren't there?
So my rear bump stops on the 2cv have seen better days... can I just amputate them, accepting the risk of bottoming out on the wings?

Would that be MoTable?
Author:  Norman [ January 29th, 2014, 7:45 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Bump stops and MoT - what if they aren't there?
Not in my experience !
Author:  Russell [ January 29th, 2014, 8:01 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Bump stops and MoT - what if they aren't there?
It won't bottom out on the wings, I reckon the bumper and towbar will hit the floor first. If you make a good enough job of removing them the tester won't know they were meant to be there.
Author:  chevrons2 [ January 29th, 2014, 8:11 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Bump stops and MoT - what if they aren't there?
samfieldhouse wrote:
So my rear bump stops on the 2cv have seen better days... can I just amputate them, accepting the risk of bottoming out on the wings?
Would that be MoTable?

Hi Sam. A missing bump-stop is not a reason for mot failure.
Author:  Nelsthebass [ January 29th, 2014, 9:46 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Bump stops and MoT - what if they aren't there?
The Shed had no bump stops just rusted stumps and never even got an advisory....
Author:  Russell [ January 29th, 2014, 11:27 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Bump stops and MoT - what if they aren't there?
Far be it from me to suggest doing something properly, but as your car is a bare shell off the chassis with no rear wings on, why not take the opportunity to repair the bump stops and replace the missing parts?
Author:  ken [ January 29th, 2014, 11:46 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Bump stops and MoT - what if they aren't there?
Daras,
to be technically correct, the official wording is as follows.
"Note: a missing bump stop rubber is not a reason for rejection."

Also, since the bump stop mounting bracket lies within 30cm of a seat belt mounting point, if corrosion of that bracket had affected the strength of the inner wing, that could (or should?) be a reason for failure.

Those rear bump stop brackets are very efficient rust traps, if left to their own devices... :roll:

ken

Edit; as Russell ( has already) said. ;)



chevrons2 wrote:
samfieldhouse wrote:
So my rear bump stops on the 2cv have seen better days... can I just amputate them, accepting the risk of bottoming out on the wings?
Would that be MoTable?

Hi Sam. A missing bump-stop is not a reason for mot failure.
Author:  samfieldhouse [ January 29th, 2014, 11:51 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Bump stops and MoT - what if they aren't there?
ken wrote:
Also, since the bump stop mounting bracket lies within 30cm of a seat belt mounting point, if corrosion of that bracket had affected the strength of the inner wing, that could (or should?) be a reason for failure.

Those rear bump stop brackets are very efficient rust traps, if left to their own devices... :roll:


This is my worry.

Russell wrote:
Far be it from me to suggest doing something properly, but as your car is a bare shell off the chassis with no rear wings on, why not take the opportunity to repair the bump stops and replace the missing parts?


Are you volunteering?
Author:  samfieldhouse [ January 29th, 2014, 11:52 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Bump stops and MoT - what if they aren't there?
:shock: Just seen the price of the repair panels.
Author:  ayjay [ January 29th, 2014, 11:54 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Bump stops and MoT - what if they aren't there?
no prob sam bung it through
mind u, its important to get a 2cv mot at a specialist garage not quickfit wankers
mine passed with rust by the rear seatbelt mounts by unbolting the rear seat belts and removing the seat
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