A lot depends on the garage. Mine failed on the crossmember last year - had a couple of little holes in it, nothing more. I cut the rot out and patched it myself. I've seen worse condition x-members than mine pass MOTs though.Related question - how bad a hole would be an MOT failure in a rear crossmember? I found a rotton spot in mine today. Prev owner only had it MOTd about 6 weeks ago.
Not only that - it depends how they test it! My guy jabbed a screwdriver through. I was a bit miffed initially, but it's his job to find this stuff and I'd rather know about it and get it sorted, than wish he hadn't found it and then have the crossmember drop off when I'm towing my trailer!I suppose alot is down to the tester. Depends how much they know about fenders i guess.
Not only that - it depends how they test it! My guy jabbed a screwdriver through. I was a bit miffed initially, but it's his job to find this stuff and I'd rather know about it and get it sorted, than wish he hadn't found it and then have the crossmember drop off when I'm towing my trailer!
[JP];1425780 said:the stories I hear of MOT testers going mental with screwdrivers and hammers, I dont think they should be allowed to do that.