> >I like the comment that its in daily use, even though the body is no
longer
> > properly attached to the chassis!
>
>
>
> Yes it would seem so, I understand what you are saying.
>
> In fact it is me using it now as my daughter has bought another car.
>
> I have deliberately laid it on about the corrosion so I can not be accused
> of misrepresenting it. As I understand from the MOT people. It has passed
> its MOT because it has a separate chassis and the corrosion to the wheel
> arches is not a fail. But it would be on a conventional vehicle.
>
That depends on the distance from the corrosion to items like seat belt
mountings etc. (if the corrosion is within a 30cm sphere from a seat belt
mounting point, it is a fail)
It can also fail on sharp edges of course, but that can be cured with duct
tape.
As for the body mounts, for it to fail there would have to be a "insecurity
of the body or its supporting members to the chassis so that it is clear
that there would be a danger to other road users."
In other words, as long as the body wasnt about to fall off, or move to such
an extent that it would affect the control of the vehicle, then it is a
pass.
>
> Anyone who is prepared to drive over a cliff with the instructions
>
> "Whatever you do don't touch the brakes or steering and you'll be Ok "
>
Or in the case of this thing "Don't brake too hard or the chassis will stop
but the body wont!!" ;-)
