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  • Engine and transmission mountings

    Topics:
    • Road users, 
    • Driver & Vehicle Agency

    Form Number: DVT 930
    Issue: 6
    Origin: DVT
    Review: Jan 2028

    Information

    This inspection applies to all vehicles. 

    Method of inspection 

    Note: ‘Chassis’ includes the underframe on integrally constructed vehicles. 

    Examine the presence and condition of: 

    • Mountings 
    • Subframes 

    and their security to the chassis and check for: 

    • Looseness 
    • Fractures 
    • Deterioration 

    Reason for rejection

      Deficiency Category
    Any mounting or subframe:MissingMAJOR
     FracturedMAJOR
     Insecure but unlikely to detach or failMINOR
     Damaged or deteriorated to the extent that it is likely to failMAJOR

    If a security bracket to stop the engine or transmission falling in their mountings fails or is absent or deteriorated, this is not a reason for rejection, but the driver should be told.

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