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| kmac Member Since: 07 Oct 2009 Location: Middlesex Posts: 1308   
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My 1998 Ford Galaxy had swivelling front seats from the factory - never was an issue for MOT.
As long as they are facing the right way for the MOT  |
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16th Mar 2024 2:17pm |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20311
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I would imagine they are okay, usually as above and so long as there is a headrest and restraint such as full seatbelt. ⭐️⭐️God Bless the USA 🇬🇧🇺🇸 ⭐️⭐️
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16th Mar 2024 2:37pm |
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| blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 17359 
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I think that the only issue is that if your vehicle is type approved (which based on your avatar it will be) then the TA will be compromised by the seats. This is unlikely to be a problem unless there is some kind of gruesome incident which results from the modification.
As it is a significant and safety-critical modification you should tell your insurance company but provided that it is still happy to insure you, I don't really foresee a problem. |
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16th Mar 2024 3:44pm |
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| Leamreject Member Since: 19 Dec 2020 Location: Middle Earth - Leamington Spa Posts: 970  
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And for MOT they need to lock in place when facing forward Ride like you stole it!! If I’m not on a bike it’s because only a 4x4 will do… 2011 2.4 Puma 90 HT |
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16th Mar 2024 7:38pm |
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| Michaels Defender Member Since: 16 Aug 2007 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 269 
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Thanks for the replies, I can see they may quite a few issues with fitting the swivel base and i may have to have a rethink
 JE Zulu 110 now sold
Carpathian 110 also sold Defender 110 camper now in build |
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17th Mar 2024 9:05am |
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| landy andy Member Since: 15 Feb 2009 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 5682 
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I can’t see any issue fitting one in regards legality and mot, if proper seats are used. The only I can see is the price of them and the fact it adds about and 30mm to the height of the seat. A few camper/motorhome owners remove them due to the height issue.
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17th Mar 2024 12:16pm |
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| Andrew95 Member Since: 27 Jul 2022 Location: Midlands Posts: 70 
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Not sure about the legality, but would it not sit really weird? I am sure the seatbox tilts backwards (lower towards back of truck, higher at front). So if you rotated the seat would you not be tilting forwards / at weird angle?
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25th Mar 2024 1:19pm |
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