Friday, December 2, 2011

Safety Systems: Mini Cooper S

Make a list of nine (9) safety components found in your vehicle:
1. Seat Belts
2. Steering
3. Brakes System (inc. ABS)
4. Suspension
5. Tyres
6. Rear View Mirrors
7. Lights
8. SRS Supplimentry Restraint System (Air Bags)
9. Instrument Cluster

Restraint Systems Front and Rear.


Make: Mini   Model: Cooper S   Year: 2004   Body Type: Hatchback

Fuel Type: Petrol   Aspiration: Supercharger   Vehicle Class: S


History: Import   Odometer: 097,306   Rego: FYT101   W.O.F. Exp: 18/4/12

Type of Seat Belts: Front - 2 x Lap & Diagonal Dual Sensor Type                             Back - 2 x Lap & Diagonal Dual Sensor Type & 1 x Lap Belt

Pretensioners fitted: Yes, pretensioners use a preintalled strong coil spring or gas chamber with piston. It uses the energy stored in the strong coil spring or gas shock that is released in an accident to tighten the seat belt.


Front:

TONGUE & BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

*Check the engagement of tongue and buckle. Pass

*The tongue and buckle should securely latch
together with very little free play. Pass

*The tongue should eject actively when released. Pass

*There should be no visible cracks on the buckle and the buckle cover must be intact. Pass

*The tongue should have no metal deformation, webbing marks or visible cracks on metal or plastic sections. Pass

RETRACTOR
*Pull the belt out as far as it will go, then release it. Pass

*The belt should return all the way to the retractor without sticking, gripping or stalling. Pass

*The retractor should lock if the webbing is pulled out suddenly. Pass

WEBBING
*The webbing should be securely attached to its end fittings and displaying no stretching or pulled stitching. Pass

*The webbing should be flat throughout its entire length. Pass

*Look for plastic burn marks, frayed stitching and any signs of rippling. Pass

*Look for fading – exposure to sunlight can reduce the strength by up to 50%. Pass

ANCHORAGE
*Ensure all anchorages are free from corrosion and are securely fastened to the vehicle structure. Pass

*All mounting points should not show any signs deformation. Pass


Rear:

TONGUE & BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
*Check the engagement of tongue and buckle. Pass

*The tongue and buckle should securely latch
together with very little free play. Pass

*The tongue should eject actively when released. Pass

*There should be no visible cracks on the buckle and the buckle cover must be intact. Pass

*The tongue should have no metal deformation, webbing marks or visible cracks on metal or plastic sections. Pass

RETRACTOR
*Pull the belt out as far as it will go, then release it. Pass

*The belt should return all the way to the retractor without sticking, gripping or stalling. Pass

*The retractor should lock if the webbing is pulled out suddenly. Pass

WEBBING
*The webbing should be securely attached to its end fittings and displaying no stretching or pulled stitching. Pass

*The webbing should be flat throughout its entire length. Pass

*Look for plastic burn marks, frayed stitching and any signs of rippling. Pass

*Look for fading – exposure to sunlight can reduce the strength by up to 50%. Pass

ANCHORAGE
*Ensure all anchorages are free from corrosion and are securely fastened to the vehicle structure. Pass

*All mounting points should not show any signs deformation. Pass

Supplementary Restraint System
Type of Seat Belts: Front - 2 x Lap & Diagonal Dual Seat Belts
                           Rear - 2 x Lap & Diagonal Dual Seat Belts and 1 x Lap Belt

Air Bags (No.): Front - 1   Rear - 0   Side - 0

Dash warning light working: Yes

CHECK AREAS:
Vehicle Identification.

Vin and chassis number - Pass

Vehicle Exterior
Structure - Pass

Vehicle Structure.
External projections - Pass

Lighting
Headlamps - Pass

Front and rear fog lights - Pass

Cornering lamps - Pass

Daytime running lamps - Pass

Direction indicator lamps (front) - Pass

Direction indicator lights (rear) - Pass

Forward-facing position lamps - Pass

Rearward-facing position lamps - Pass

Stop lamps - Pass

High-mounted stop lamps - Pass

Rear registration plate lamp - Pass

Rear reflectors - Pass

Reversing lamps - Pass

Non-specified lamps - N/A

Vision
Windscreen - Pass (small stone chip)

Other glazing - Pass

Sun visors - Pass

Wipers - Pass

Washers - Pass

Rear view mirrors - Pass

Entrance and Exit
Door and hinged panel retention system - Pass

Vehicle Interior

Seats and Seat anchorages - Pass

Head restraints - Pass

Seatbelts and seat belt anchorages - Pass

Airbags - Pass

Interior impact - Pass

Speedometer - Pass

Audible warning device - Pass

Brakes
Components - Pass

ABS self check - Pass (brake pad wear light on)

Service brake performance - 20% or less is passable

Service brake balance - Front: 2% Rear: 2%
 or LF: 442  RF: 450  LR: 178  RR: 175

Parking brake performance - 5%
 or LRH: 143  RRH: 150

Steering and Suspension
Steering mechanism - Pass (needs slight tightening)

Suspension mechanism - Pass

Tyres, Wheels and Hubs
Tyre condition - Pass (camber wear on the right rear tyre)

Tread depth - Pass (1.5mm or more is passable)

Left front - Pass (6mm)

Right front - Pass (6mm)

Left rear - Pass (6mm)

Right rear - Pass (3mm)

Spare wheel security - N/A ( runs flat tyre limp home)

Space-saver tyre label - N/A

Wheels Hubs and axles - Pass

Mudguards - Pass

Exhaust
Exhaust System - Pass

Towing Connections
Towing connection - N/A

Miscellaneous Items
Engine and drive train Fuel tank and fuel lines - Pass

Alternative Fuels
Alternative fuels system in working order - N/A

Alternative fuels inspection certificate current - N/A

Alternative fuels system safe - N/A

Modified Vehicle
Valid LVV plate, declaration or authority card - N/A



 

 

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