LegalizeS.I. No. 415/2017 - Road Traffic (National Car Test) Regulations 2017
This is the act as published. Later amendments are not folded into the text below: each one is a separate act in this repository and an entry in this law's history.
6 amending acts · 2024-12-06, S.I. No. 672/2024 - Road Traffic (National Car Test) (Amendment) Regulations 2024
| Item | Method | Reasons for refusal | Assessment of deficiencies | Assessment of deficiencies | Assessment of deficiencies |
| Minor | Major | Dangerous | |||
| 0. IDENTIFICATION OF THE VEHICLE | 0. IDENTIFICATION OF THE VEHICLE | 0. IDENTIFICATION OF THE VEHICLE | 0. IDENTIFICATION OF THE VEHICLE | 0. IDENTIFICATION OF THE VEHICLE | 0. IDENTIFICATION OF THE VEHICLE |
| 0.1: Registration plates | Visual inspection. | (a) One or both plates missing, so insecure that that they are likely to fall off. | X | ||
| (b) Numbers or letters missing, illegible or incorrect size. | X | ||||
| (c) Numbers, letters or background of incorrect colour. | X | ||||
| (d) Marks, other than those prescribed, on the plate within the boundary. | X | ||||
| (e) Not in accordance with vehicle documents or records. | X | ||||
| (f) Number plate obstructed, faded, dirty, delaminated, deteriorated or obscured so that it is likely to be misread or is not easily legible. | X | ||||
| 0.2: Vehicle identification / chassis / serial number | Visual inspection. | (a) Missing or not legible on chassis/frame. | X | ||
| (b) Incomplete, illegible, obviously falsified, or does not match the vehicle documents. | X | ||||
| (c) Illegible vehicle documents or clerical inaccuracies. | X | ||||
| 0.3: Modifications Report (where required) | Visual inspection. | (a) Not presented or incomplete. | X | ||
| (b) Not in the form (template) acceptable by tester. | X | ||||
| (c) Does not correspond with modifications identified by tester. | X | ||||
| (d) Not acceptable (e.g. report includes an expiry date). | X | ||||
| 1. BRAKING EQUIPMENT | 1. BRAKING EQUIPMENT | 1. BRAKING EQUIPMENT | 1. BRAKING EQUIPMENT | 1. BRAKING EQUIPMENT | 1. BRAKING EQUIPMENT |
| 1.1 Mechanical condition and operation | 1.1 Mechanical condition and operation | 1.1 Mechanical condition and operation | 1.1 Mechanical condition and operation | 1.1 Mechanical condition and operation | 1.1 Mechanical condition and operation |
| 1.1.1: Service brake pedal / hand lever pivot | Visual inspection of the components while the braking system is operated. | (a) Pivot too tight so its functionality is affected. | X | ||
| Note: Vehicles with power-assisted braking systems should be inspected with the engine switched off. | (b) Excessive wear or play in mounting/bush. | X | |||
| 1.1.2: Pedal / hand lever condition and travel of the brake operating device | Visual inspection of the components while the braking system is operated | (a) Pedal travel is excessive, obstructed or insufficient reserve travel. | X | ||
| Note: Vehicles with power-assisted braking systems should be inspected with the engine switched off. | (b) Service brake anti-slip provision is missing, loose, worn to the extent that it is no longer effective. | X | |||
| (c) Brake control not releasing correctly. | X | ||||
| (d) Mounting is insure, badly corroded or worn to the extent that the pedal can be moved from side to side. | X | ||||
| (e) In hydraulic systems, the pedal tends to creep down, or is felt to be spongy when held depressed. | X | ||||
| (f) In systems assisted by vacuum from engine, with pedal depressed and the engine started, no dip is felt in brake pedal. | X | ||||
| 1.1.3 : Not Used | |||||
| 1.1.4: Low pressure warning gauge or indicator (if fitted) | Functional check. | (a) Malfunctioning or defective gauge or indicator. | X | ||
| (b) Low pressure warning gauge or indicator cannot be seen/ heard when air/vacuum is depleted. | X | ||||
| 1.1.5: Not Used | |||||
| 1.1.6: Parking brake activator, lever control, parking brake ratchet, electronic parking brake | Visual inspection of the components while the braking system is operated. | (a) Ratchet and pawl mechanism (where fitted) is missing, insecure, damaged or sticking, not holding correctly. | X | ||
| (b) Wear at lever pivot or in ratchet mechanism. | X | ||||
| (c) Excessive wear at lever pivot or in ratchet mechanism. | X | ||||
| (d) Knocking the top or sides of the lever releases the brake. | X | ||||
| (e) Excessive movement of lever indicating incorrect adjustment or movement is obstructed. | X | ||||
| (f) Electronic park brake activator missing, damaged or inoperative. | X | ||||
| (g) Incorrect functioning, warning indicator shows malfunction (where fitted). | X | ||||
| (h) Lever/lever mounting is missing, fractured, badly worn or corroded, insecure or mounting unsatisfactory. | X | ||||
| 1.1.7: Braking valves (foot valves, unloaders, governors) | Visual inspection of the components while the braking system is operated. | (a) Valve damaged or excessive air leak. Valve damaged or excessive air leak that its functionality is affected. | X | X | |
| (b) Excessive oil discharge from compressor. | X | ||||
| (c) Valve insecure or inadequately mounted. | X | ||||
| (d) Hydraulic fluid discharge or leak. Excessive hydraulic fluid discharge or leak(s) that its functionality is affected. | X | X | |||
| 1.1.8: Not used | |||||
| 1.1.9: Energy storage reservoir pressure tank (where fitted) | Visual inspection. | (a) Tank slightly damaged or slightly corroded. Tank excessively damaged, corroded or leaking. | X | X | |
| (b) Drain device operation affected. Drain device inoperative. | X | X | |||
| (c) Tank insecure or inadequately mounted. | X | ||||
| 1.1.10: Brake servo units, master cylinder (hydraulic systems) | Visual inspection of the components while the braking system is operated, if possible. | (a) Servo is insecure or defective, damaged or badly corroded, leaking, brake performance not impaired. | X | ||
| (b) It is non-operative, brake performance impaired. | X | ||||
| (c) Master cylinder/reservoirs defective but brake performance not impaired. | X | ||||
| (d) Master cylinder/reservoirs defective and non-operative or leaking brake performance impaired. | X | ||||
| (e) Brake master cylinder/reservoirs are insecurely mounted or mounting panel is cracked but brake performance not impaired. | X | ||||
| (f) Master cylinder insecure and brake performance impaired. | X | ||||
| (g) Insufficient brake fluid below MIN mark (less than half full or is below manufacturer’s “minimum” level). Brake fluid significantly below MIN mark. No brake fluid visible. | X | X | X | ||
| (h) The reservoir cap is leaking or cap missing. | X | ||||
| (i) Brake fluid warning light illuminated or defective. | X | ||||
| (j) Incorrect functioning of brake fluid level warning device. | X | ||||
| (k) Any obviously unsafe repair or modification2 to brake master cylinder / servo / valves / connections. | X | ||||
| 1.1.11: Rigid brake pipes | Visual inspection of the components while the braking system is operated, if possible. | (a) Imminent risk of failure or fracture. | X | ||
| (b) Leaks are present in pipes or connections. | X | ||||
| (c) Are perished, kinked, damaged or rusted to the extent that the pipe is pitted. | X | ||||
| (d) Are unsatisfactorily mounted (or misplaced) with the possibility of failing. | X | ||||
| (e) A pipe is fouling moving parts. | X | ||||
| (f) Inadequate repairs have been carried out to pipes or unsuitable fittings are present2. | X | ||||
| 1.1.12: Flexible brake hoses | Visual inspection of the components while the braking system is operated, if possible. | (a) Imminent risk of failure or fracture. | X | ||
| (b) Hoses perished, kinked, twisted, too short or excessively damaged or chafed. | X | ||||
| (c) Leaks are present in hoses or connections. | X | ||||
| (d) A hose is bulging under pressure. | X | ||||
| (e) Are unsatisfactorily mounted (or misplaced) with the possibility of failing. | X | ||||
| (f) A hose is fouling moving parts. | X | ||||
| (g) Inadequate repairs have been carried out to pipes or hoses or unsuitable fittings are present. | X | ||||
| 1.1.13: Brake linings and pads | Visual inspection. | (a) Lining or pad excessively worn (minimum mark reached). Lining or pad excessively worn (minimum mark not visible). | X | X | |
| (b) Lining or pad contaminated (oil, grease etc.). Lining or pad contaminated that braking performance is affected. | X | X | |||
| (c) Lining or pad missing or wrongly mounted. | X | ||||
| (d) Brake linings are incorrectly adjusted. | X | ||||
| 1.1.14: Brake drums, brake discs | Visual inspection. | (a) Drum or disc worn. | X | ||
| (b) Drum or disc excessively worn, excessively scored, cracked, insecure or fractured. | X | ||||
| (c) A brake drum / disc is contaminated (oil, grease, etc.). | X | ||||
| (d) A brake drum / disc is contaminated that braking performance is affected. | X | ||||
| (e) Drum, disc or back plate missing. | X | ||||
| (f) Dirt shield/dust cover loose damaged or insecure. | X | ||||
| (g) Back plate insecure. | X | ||||
| 1.1.15: Brake cables, rods, levers, linkages | Visual inspection of the components while the braking system is operated, if possible. | (a) A brake rod / lever / cable / linkage / pivot is missing, damaged, cracked, corroded, knotted, seized, obstructed or worn. | X | ||
| (b) A brake rod / lever / cable / linkage / pivot is missing, damaged, cracked, corroded, knotted, seized, obstructed or worn that braking performance is affected. | X | ||||
| (c) Cable, rod or joint insecure. | X | ||||
| (d) Cable guide defective. | X | ||||
| (e) Restriction to free movement of the braking system. | X | ||||
| (f) Abnormal movement of the levers/linkage indicating maladjustment or excessive wear. | X | ||||
| (g) A brake rod / lever / cable / linkage / pivot is incorrectly fitted. | X | ||||
| (h) A bracket, mounting bolt, split pin or other retaining device is missing, loose or worn. | X | ||||
| (i) Any obviously unsafe repair or modification2. | X | ||||
| 1.1.16: Brake actuators (including spring brakes / calipers / hydraulic cylinders) | Visual inspection of the components while the braking system is operated, if possible. | (a) An actuator/lever is damaged, cracked insecure, inadequately mounted or is in need of adjustment. | X | ||
| (b) An actuator/lever is damaged, cracked insecure, inadequately mounted or is in need of adjustment that braking performance is affected. | X | ||||
| (c) Actuator leaking. | X | ||||
| (d) Actuator leaking that braking performance is affected. | X | ||||
| (e) Sluggish in operation or seized. | X | ||||
| (f) Actuator excessively corroded. | X | ||||
| (g) Different sized actuators fitted to the same axle. | X | ||||
| (h) Insufficient or excessive travel of operating piston or diaphragm mechanism. | X | ||||
| (i) Braking performance affected (lack of reserve movement). | X | ||||
| (j) Dust cover damaged. | X | ||||
| (k) Dust cover missing or excessively damaged. | X | ||||
| (l) Any obviously unsafe repair or modification2. | X | ||||
| 1.1.17: Load sensing valve | Visual inspection of the components while the braking system is operated, if possible. | (a) Defective linkage. | X | ||
| (b) Valve seized or inoperative (ABS functioning). | X | ||||
| (c) Valve seized or inoperative. | X | ||||
| (d) Valve missing or bypassed (if required). | X | ||||
| (e) Data plate missing (where originally fitted) or data illegible or not in accordance with requirements1. | X | ||||
| (f) A valve insecurely mounted, leaking or defective. | X | ||||
| (g) The load sensing or brake proportioning valves are damaged, inoperative, obviously incorrectly adjusted or a linkage is sticking. | X | ||||
| 1.1.18: Slack adjusters and indicators | Visual inspection. | (a) Adjuster damaged, seized or having abnormal movement, excessive wear or incorrect adjustment. | X | ||
| (b) Adjuster defective. | X | ||||
| (c) Incorrectly installed or replaced. | X | ||||
| 1.1.19: Not used | |||||
| 1.1.20: Not used | |||||
| 1.1.21: Complete braking system | Visual inspection. | (a) Other system devices damaged externally or excessively corroded in a way that adversely affects the braking system. | X | ||
| (b) Other system devices damaged that braking performance is affected. | X | ||||
| (c) Leakage of air or anti-freeze. | X | ||||
| (d) Excessive leakage of air that system functionality is affected. | X | ||||
| (e) Any component insecure or inadequately mounted. | X | ||||
| (f) Unsafe modification to any component2. Unsafe modification to any component2 that braking performance is affected. | X | X | |||
| 1.1.22: Test connections (where fitted or required) | Visual inspection | (a) Missing. | X | ||
| (b) Damaged, Unusable or leaking. | X | ||||
| 1.1.23: Not used | |||||
| 1.2 Service braking performance and efficiency | 1.2 Service braking performance and efficiency | 1.2 Service braking performance and efficiency | 1.2 Service braking performance and efficiency | 1.2 Service braking performance and efficiency | 1.2 Service braking performance and efficiency |
| 1.2.1: Performance | During a test on a brake tester or, if not impossible, during a road test, apply the brakes progressively up to maximum effort.Road tests should be carried out under dry conditions on a flat, straight road. | (a) The brake effort on any wheel is less than 25 kilogrammes force (kgf). | X | ||
| During a test on a brake tester or, if not impossible, during a road test, apply the brakes progressively up to maximum effort.Road tests should be carried out under dry conditions on a flat, straight road. | (b) No braking effort on one or more wheels. | X | |||
| (c) More than 30% difference is present in braking effort between wheels on the same axle (i.e. the braking effort on one side should not be less than 70% of the braking effort on the other side). | X | ||||
| (d) Braking effort from any wheel is less than 50% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle in the case of steered axles. | X | ||||
| (e) No gradual variation in brake effort (grabbing). | X | ||||
| (f) The brake shows abnormal lag when released. | X | ||||
| (g) On an individual wheel brake effort fluctuates by more than 30%. | X | ||||
| (h) Where a road test is carried out, obvious pull to one side is present when brakes are applied. | X | ||||
| (i) Where a road test is carried out, perceptible ovality is present in the service brake. | X | ||||
| (j) The brake cannot be operated progressively. | X | ||||
| 1.2.2: Efficiency | Test with a brake tester or, if one cannot be used for technical reasons, by a road test using a deceleration recording instrument to establish the braking ratio which relates to the test weight of the vehicle.Road tests should be carried out under dry conditions on a flat, straight road. | Does not give at least the minimum figure as follows: (1) Category M1: For vehicles registered on or after 28 July 2010, 58% of the test weight of the vehicle. (2) Category M1: For vehicles registered before 28 July 2010, is less than 55% of the test weight of the vehicle. | XX | ||
| 1.3. Not Used | 1.3. Not Used | 1.3. Not Used | 1.3. Not Used | 1.3. Not Used | 1.3. Not Used |
| 1.4. Parking braking performance and efficiency | 1.4. Parking braking performance and efficiency | 1.4. Parking braking performance and efficiency | 1.4. Parking braking performance and efficiency | 1.4. Parking braking performance and efficiency | 1.4. Parking braking performance and efficiency |
| 1.4.1: Performance | Apply the brake during a test on a brake tester. | (a) Brake inoperative on one side or, in the case of testing on the road, the vehicle deviates excessively from a straight line. | X | ||
| (b) Less than 50 % of the braking effort values as referred to in section 1.4.2 (efficiency) reached in relation to the vehicle mass during testing. | X | ||||
| 1.4.2: Efficiency | Test with a brake tester. If not possible, then by a road test using either an indicating or deceleration recording instrument or with the vehicle on a slope of known gradient. | (a) The braking effort is less than 16% of the test weight of the vehicle. | X | ||
| (b) More than 50% difference is present in braking effort between wheels on the same axle. | X | ||||
| 1.5.: Not Used | 1.5.: Not Used | 1.5.: Not Used | 1.5.: Not Used | 1.5.: Not Used | 1.5.: Not Used |
| 1.6: Anti-lock braking system (ABS) | Visual inspection and inspection of warning device and/or using electronic vehicle interface. | (a) Warning device malfunctioning or shows system malfunction. | X | ||
| (b) Wheel speed sensors missing or damaged. | X | ||||
| (c) Wiring damaged. | X | ||||
| (d) Other components missing or damaged. | X | ||||
| (e) System indicates failure via the electronic vehicle interface. | X | ||||
| 1.7: Electronic brake system (EBS) | Visual inspection and inspection of warning device and/or using electronic vehicle interface. | (a) Warning device malfunctioning or shows system malfunction. | X | ||
| (b) Wheel speed sensors missing or damaged. | X | ||||
| (c) Wiring damaged. | X | ||||
| (d) Other components missing or damaged. | X | ||||
| (e) System indicates failure via the electronic vehicle interface. | X | ||||
| 1.8: Brake fluid | Visual inspection. | (a) Brake fluid contaminated or sedimented. | X | ||
| (b) Brake fluid is excessively contaminated that there is imminent risk of failure. | X | ||||
| 2. STEERING | 2. STEERING | 2. STEERING | 2. STEERING | 2. STEERING | 2. STEERING |
| 2.1 Mechanical condition | 2.1 Mechanical condition | 2.1 Mechanical condition | 2.1 Mechanical condition | 2.1 Mechanical condition | 2.1 Mechanical condition |
| 2.1.1: Steering gear condition (rack and pinion, steering box) | With the vehicle over a pit or on a hoist and with the road wheels off the ground or on turntables, rotate the steering wheel from lock to lock. Visual inspection of the operation of the steering gear. | (a) Roughness or stiffness in operation of gears or bearings/bushings. | X | ||
| (b) Sector shaft twisted or splines worn or damaged. | With the vehicle over a pit or on a hoist and with the road wheels off the ground or on turntables, rotate the steering wheel from lock to lock. Visual inspection of the operation of the steering gear. | X | |||
| (c) Sector shaft twisted or splines so worn or damaged that functionality is affected. | X | ||||
| (d) Excessive wear or movement in sector shaft. | X | ||||
| (e) Excessive wear or movement in sector shaft that functionality is affected. | X | ||||
| (f) Leaking. | X | ||||
| (g) Continuous oil leak is present from steering box/rack/ or steering damper. | X | ||||
| (h) A linkage is damaged or insecure. | X | ||||
| (i) Obvious stiffness in linkage. | X | ||||
| (j) Bushes/bearings are excessively worn. | X | ||||
| (k) Excessive end float is present in pinion. | X | ||||
| (l) Steering rack gaiter is insecure, split or missing. | X | ||||
| (m) Steering system damaged, insecure or excessively worn. | X | ||||
| 2.1.2: Steering gear casing attachment | With vehicle on a pit or hoist and the weight of the vehicle road wheels on the ground, rotate steering / handle bar wheel clockwise and anticlockwise or using a specially adapted wheel play detector. Visual inspection of the attachment of gear casing to chassis. | (a) Steering gear casing not properly attached. | X | ||
| With vehicle on a pit or hoist and the weight of the vehicle road wheels on the ground, rotate steering / handle bar wheel clockwise and anticlockwise or using a specially adapted wheel play detector. Visual inspection of the attachment of gear casing to chassis. | (b) Steering attachments dangerously loose or relative movement to chassis/bodywork visible. | X | |||
| With vehicle on a pit or hoist and the weight of the vehicle road wheels on the ground, rotate steering / handle bar wheel clockwise and anticlockwise or using a specially adapted wheel play detector. Visual inspection of the attachment of gear casing to chassis. | (c) Elongated fixing holes in chassis. | X | |||
| (d) A mounting bolt for steering housing is missing, loose or fractured. | X | ||||
| (e) Steering attachments seriously affected. | X | ||||
| (f) Steering gear casing/housing is fractured or worn. | X | ||||
| (g) Steering gear causing stability or attachment of casing affected. | X | ||||
| (h) Cracks or corrosion are present around attachment points for steering box, rack or idler box. | X | ||||
| (i) Axial or radial play is present in the linkage, splines are worn or a shaft is twisted. | X | ||||
| 2.1.3: Steering linkage condition (idler assembly, track rod/steering arm) | With the vehicle over a pit or on a hoist and with the road wheel on the ground, rock steering wheel clockwise and anti-clockwise or using a specially adapted wheel play detector. Visual inspection of steering components for wear, fractures and security. | (a) Relative movement between components which should be fixed. | X | ||
| (b) Excessive movement or components are likely to become detached. | With the vehicle over a pit or on a hoist and with the road wheel on the ground, rock steering wheel clockwise and anti-clockwise or using a specially adapted wheel play detector. Visual inspection of steering components for wear, fractures and security. | X | |||
| With the vehicle over a pit or on a hoist and with the road wheel on the ground, rock steering wheel clockwise and anti-clockwise or using a specially adapted wheel play detector. Visual inspection of steering components for wear, fractures and security. | (c) Excessive wear at joints. | X | |||
| With the vehicle over a pit or on a hoist and with the road wheel on the ground, rock steering wheel clockwise and anti-clockwise or using a specially adapted wheel play detector. Visual inspection of steering components for wear, fractures and security. | (d) Joints excessively worn and likely to become detached. | X | |||
| (e) A drop arm/drag link is damaged or insecure. | X | ||||
| (f) A drag link or the track rod ends are obviously worn or insecure (inner and outer). | X | ||||
| (g) Rubber gaiter split damaged, missing or displaced on any drag link or track rod end. | X | ||||
| (h) Idler assembly mounting is obviously loose, or axial or radial play is present in the assembly. | X | ||||
| (i) Fractures or deformation of any component. Fractures or deformation of any component that function is affected. | X | X | |||
| (j) Track rod/steering arm is obviously deformed, loose or cracked. | X | ||||
| (k) A retaining or locking device (split pin, nut, rivet, weld, etc.) is missing, insecure, worn or broken. | X | ||||
| (l) Misalignment of components (e.g. track rod or drag link). | X | ||||
| (m) Any obviously unsafe repair or modification2 to any steering component. | X | ||||
| (n) Any steering modification2 affecting steering function. | X | ||||
| (o) Dust covers/gaiter split, damaged, missing or severely deteriorated/displaced. | X | ||||
| 2.1.4: Steering linkage operation | With the vehicle over a pit or on a hoist and with the road wheel on the ground, rock steering wheel clockwise and anti-clockwise or using a specially adapted wheel play detector. Visual inspection of steering components for wear, fractures and security. | (a) Moving steering linkage fouling a fixed part of the chassis. | X | ||
| With the vehicle over a pit or on a hoist and with the road wheel on the ground, rock steering wheel clockwise and anti-clockwise or using a specially adapted wheel play detector. Visual inspection of steering components for wear, fractures and security. | (b) Steering stops not operating or missing. | X | |||
| (c) Any steering component has been repaired by welding. | X | ||||
| 2.1.5: Power steering | Check steering system for leaks and hydraulic fluid reservoir level (if visible). With the road wheels on the ground and with the engine running, check that the power steering system is operating. | (a) Power assistance is not available consistently smooth over full lock to lock range. | X | ||
| (b) Power assistance is not operating, is disconnected or is missing where power steering is a standard fitment by the manufacturer on all vehicles of the type (make and model) of vehicle being tested. | X | ||||
| (c) Power steering fluid level is below minimum level. | X | ||||
| (d) Leaks are present in power steering system. | X | ||||
| (e) A power steering fluid pipe is fouling other components. | X | ||||
| (f) Fluid pipes/hoses damaged, excessively corroded. Fluid pipes/hoses so damaged that steering is affected. | X | X | |||
| (g) Any power steering component not working, fractured or insecure. | X | ||||
| (h) Any power steering component not working, fractured or insecure that steering is affected. | X | ||||
| (i) Steering is over or under locking or is fouling any other component on the vehicle. | X | ||||
| (j) Power steering pump is worn, noisy, leaking or has a defective drive. | X | ||||
| (k) Unsafe modification to any component2. Unsafe modification to any component2 that steering is affected. | X | X | |||
| 2.2 Steering wheel, column and handle bar | 2.2 Steering wheel, column and handle bar | 2.2 Steering wheel, column and handle bar | 2.2 Steering wheel, column and handle bar | 2.2 Steering wheel, column and handle bar | 2.2 Steering wheel, column and handle bar |
| 2.2.1: Steering wheel condition | With the vehicle over a pit or on a hoist and the mass of the vehicle on the ground, push and pull the steering wheel in line with column, push steering wheel/handle bar in various directions at right angles to the column/forks. Visual inspection of play, and condition of flexible couplings or universal joints. | (a) Relative movement between steering wheel and column indicating looseness. | X | ||
| With the vehicle over a pit or on a hoist and the mass of the vehicle on the ground, push and pull the steering wheel in line with column, push steering wheel/handle bar in various directions at right angles to the column/forks. Visual inspection of play, and condition of flexible couplings or universal joints. | (b) Excessive movement in the steering wheel that there is a very serious risk of becoming detached. | X | |||
| With the vehicle over a pit or on a hoist and the mass of the vehicle on the ground, push and pull the steering wheel in line with column, push steering wheel/handle bar in various directions at right angles to the column/forks. Visual inspection of play, and condition of flexible couplings or universal joints. | (c) Very serious risk of unlinking. | X | |||
| With the vehicle over a pit or on a hoist and the mass of the vehicle on the ground, push and pull the steering wheel in line with column, push steering wheel/handle bar in various directions at right angles to the column/forks. Visual inspection of play, and condition of flexible couplings or universal joints. | (d) Fracture or looseness of steering wheel hub, rim or spokes or absence of retaining device. | X | |||
| (e) Fracture or looseness of steering wheel hub, rim or spokes or absence of retaining device that there is a very serious risk of becoming detached. | X | ||||
| 2.2.2: Steering column /steering wheel | With the vehicle over a pit or on a hoist and the mass of the vehicle on the ground, push and pull the steering wheel in line with column, push steering wheel/handle bar in various directions at right angles to the column/forks. Visual inspection of play, and condition of flexible couplings or universal joints. | (a) Excessive movement of centre of steering wheel up or down. | X | ||
| With the vehicle over a pit or on a hoist and the mass of the vehicle on the ground, push and pull the steering wheel in line with column, push steering wheel/handle bar in various directions at right angles to the column/forks. Visual inspection of play, and condition of flexible couplings or universal joints. | (b) Excessive movement of top of column radially from axis of column. | X | |||
| With the vehicle over a pit or on a hoist and the mass of the vehicle on the ground, push and pull the steering wheel in line with column, push steering wheel/handle bar in various directions at right angles to the column/forks. Visual inspection of play, and condition of flexible couplings or universal joints. | (c) Steering wheel / column / shaft has excessive end float, is insecure or broken. | X | |||
| (d) Any bush / bearings / mounting brackets for steering wheel / column / shaft is missing, worn, damaged or insecure. | X | ||||
| (e) Any universal joint / clamp/ flexible coupling damaged, worn, insecure or badly deteriorated. | X | ||||
| (f) Shear pin in telescopic column is broken. | X | ||||
| (g) Any retaining or locking device is missing or insecure. | X | ||||
| (h) Steering wheel/column attachment is defective. | X | ||||
| (i) Steering wheel/column attachment is so defective that there is very serious risk of detachment. | X | ||||
| (j) Unsafe repair or modification2. | X | ||||
| 2.3: Steering play | With the vehicle over a pit or on a hoist, the mass of the vehicle on the road wheels, the engine, if possible, running for vehicles with power steering and with the road wheels in the straight-ahead position, lightly turn the steering wheel clockwise and anti-clockwise as far as possible without moving the road wheels. Visual inspection of free movement. | (a) Free play in steering is so excessive that safe steering is affected. | X | ||
| With the vehicle over a pit or on a hoist, the mass of the vehicle on the road wheels, the engine, if possible, running for vehicles with power steering and with the road wheels in the straight-ahead position, lightly turn the steering wheel clockwise and anti-clockwise as far as possible without moving the road wheels. Visual inspection of free movement. | (b) Excessive rotational play (20° or more) is present in the steering box. | X | |||
| (c) Excessive rotational play (5° or more) is present in the rack and pinion. | X | ||||
| 2.4: Wheel alignment | Check alignment of steered wheels with suitable equipment. | (a) Front wheel alignment is more than +/-14m/km. | X | ||
| (b) Rear wheel alignment is more than +/-18m/km. | X | ||||
| 2.5: Not used | |||||
| 2.6. Electronic Power Steering (EPS)(if fitted) | Visual inspection and consistency check between the angle of the steering wheel and the angle of the wheels when switching on/off the engine, and/or using the electronic vehicle interface. | (a) EPS malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) indicates any kind of failure of the system. | X | ||
| Visual inspection and consistency check between the angle of the steering wheel and the angle of the wheels when switching on/off the engine, and/or using the electronic vehicle interface. | (b) Inconsistency between the angle of the steering wheel and the angle of the wheels. | X | |||
| (c) The angle of the steering wheel in relation to the road wheels is so misaligned that the steering is affected. | X | ||||
| (d) Power assistance not working. | X | ||||
| (e) System indicates failure via the electronic vehicle interface. | X | ||||
| 3. VISIBILITY | 3. VISIBILITY | 3. VISIBILITY | 3. VISIBILITY | 3. VISIBILITY | 3. VISIBILITY |
| 3.1: Field of vision | Visual inspection from driving seat. | (a) Obstruction, objects or stickers within driver’s field of view that materially affects drivers view in front or to the sides (outside cleaning area of windscreen wipers). | X | ||
| (b) Obstruction, objects or stickers within driver’s field of view that materially affects drivers view in front or to the sides inside the cleaning area of windscreen wipers affected or outer mirrors not visible. | X | ||||
| 3.2: Condition of glass | Visual inspection. | (a) Windscreen missing. | X | ||
| (b) Visibility through inside cleaning area of windscreen wipers heavily affected. | X | ||||
| (c) Cracked or discoloured glass or transparent panel (if permitted) (outside cleaning area of windscreen wipers). | X | ||||
| (d) Inside cleaning area of windscreen wipers affected or outer mirrors not visible. | X | ||||
| (e) Windscreen is not marked as automotive safety glass. | X | ||||
| (f) In a vehicle registered on or after 1 January 1986, windscreen is not marked with approved Standard Mark or equivalent3. | X | ||||
| (g) Windscreen is damaged or discoloured beyond acceptable limits. | X | ||||
| (h) Glass side and rear windows not marked as safety glass (if first registered after 1 July 1964). | X | ||||
| (i) Windscreen or windows insecure. | X | ||||
| (j) Opening mechanism of driver’s window not operating. | X | ||||
| (k) Non-glass windscreens, side or rear windows made of material that, if fractured is likely to produce fragments capable of causing severe cuts to a person. | X | ||||
| (l) Side or rear window so damaged that it obstructs the driver’s view. | X | ||||
| (m) Glass in windscreen and front side windows has a light transmission level of less than 65%. | X | ||||
| 3.3: Rear-view mirrors or devices | Visual inspection. | (a) Interior rear view mirror, or where fitted as original equipment by the manufacturer, an external rear view mirror is missing. | X | ||
| (b) Reflecting surface of interior mirror, or where fitted as original equipment by the manufacturer, external rear view mirror is deteriorated or is broken so as to impair driver’s view. | X | ||||
| (c) Mirror or device missing or not fitted according to the requirements1 (at least two rear-view devices available). Fewer than two rear-view devices available. | XX | ||||
| (d) Mirror/device or mounting of any mirror is loose. | X | ||||
| (e) Mirror or device inoperative, heavily damaged, loose or insecure. | X | ||||
| (f) Interior rear view mirror, or where fitted as original equipment by the manufacturer, external rear view mirror is not adjustable. | X | ||||
| (g) Estate or hatch back vehicle not fitted with an exterior mirror on each side of the vehicle, except in the case of vehicles not fitted with these mirrors by the manufacturer. | X | ||||
| (h) Necessary field of vision not covered. | X | ||||
| 3.4: Windscreen wipers | Visual inspection and by operation. | (a) A wiper arm or blade is missing, worn or defective. | X | ||
| (b) Wiper arms and blades are operating such that the wiped area is less than sufficient to give the driver an adequate view. | X | ||||
| (c) Wipers are not operating at normal speed. | X | ||||
| (d) Wiper control is not working, defective, insecurely mounted or missing. | X | ||||
| (e) Wiper linkage is broken, excessively worn or insecure. | X | ||||
| 3.5: Windscreen washers | Visual inspection and by operation. | (a) Washers not operating adequately (lack of washing fluid but pump operating or water-jet misaligned). | X | ||
| (b) Washers not working or leaking. | X | ||||
| 3.6: Demisting system | Visual inspection and by operation. | (a) Demisting/ventilation system (fan) inoperative. | X | ||
| (b) Demisting/ventilation system not directing towards windscreen. | X | ||||
| 4. LAMPS, REFLECTORS AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT | 4. LAMPS, REFLECTORS AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT | 4. LAMPS, REFLECTORS AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT | 4. LAMPS, REFLECTORS AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT | 4. LAMPS, REFLECTORS AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT | 4. LAMPS, REFLECTORS AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT |
| 4.1: Headlamps | Visual inspection and by operation. | (a) Dipped beams are not working simultaneously. | X | ||
| (b) Main beams are not working simultaneously. | X | ||||
| (c) Main or dipped beams not working. | X | ||||
| (d) Light intensity is not acceptable. | X | ||||
| (e) Glass is badly cracked or missing. | X | ||||
| (f) Reflecting material is damaged/discoloured. | X | ||||
| (g) A headlamp is missing. | X | ||||
| (h) A headlamp is insecurely mounted. | X | ||||
| (i) A headlamp contains water/moisture. | X | ||||
| (j) All lamps not either white or yellow. | X | ||||
| (k) Defective or missing light / light source (multiple light / light sources; in the case of LED, up to 50% not functioning). | X | ||||
| (l) Single light/light sources; in the case of LED, seriously affected visibility. | X | ||||
| 4.1.2. Alignment | Determine the horizontal aim of each headlamp on dipped beam using a headlamp aiming device or using the electronic vehicle interface. | (a) Headlamps are dipping to the right. | X | ||
| (b) In the case of a European type headlamp checked on dip beam— For headlamps whose centre is not more than 850mm above the ground, the horizontal cut off line does not lie between the 0.5% and 2% horizontal lines. For headlamps whose centre is more than 850mm above the ground, the horizontal cut off line does not lie between 1.25% and the 2.75% horizontal lines. The junction of the 15 cut off line and the horizontal cut off line does not lie between the 0% and the —2% vertical lines. | X | ||||
| (c) In the case of a British-American type headlamp checked on dipped beam: The upper edge of the hotspot does not lie between the 0% and 2.75% horizontal lines. The right-hand edge of the hotspot does not lie between the 0% and the —2% vertical lines. | X | ||||
| (d) In the case of a British-American type headlamp checked on main beam— For headlamps whose centre is not more than 850mm above the ground, the hotspot centre does not lie between the 0% and the —2% horizontal lines. For headlamps whose centre is more than 850mm above the ground, the hotspot centre does not lie between 0% and the 2.75% horizontal lines. The centre of the hotspot does not lie between the 0% and the —2% vertical lines. | X | ||||
| (e) System indicates failure via the electronic vehicle interface. | X | ||||
| 4.1.3. Switching | Visual inspection and by operation or using the electronic vehicle interface. | (a) Switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements1 | X | ||
| (b) Maximum permitted light brightness to the front exceeded. | X | ||||
| (c) Function of control device/switch impaired or defective. | X | ||||
| (d) The dip or headlamp switch is insecurely mounted or missing. | X | ||||
| (e) The dip or headlamp switch defective. | X | ||||
| (f) System indicates failure via the electronic vehicle interface. | X | ||||
| 4.1.4. Compliance with requirements1. | Visual inspection and by operation. | (a) Lamp, emitted colour, position, brightness or marking not in accordance with the requirements1. | X | ||
| (b) Products on lens or light source which obviously reduce light brightness or change emitted colour. | X | ||||
| (c) Light source and lamp not compatible. | X | ||||
| 4.1.5. Levelling devices (where mandatory) | Visual inspection and by operation, if possible, or using the electronic vehicle interface. | (a) Where a levelling device is mandatory, the levelling device is not operating or the manual levelling device cannot be operated from the driver’s seat. | X | ||
| (b) System indicates failure via the electronic vehicle interface. | X | ||||
| 4.1.6. Headlamp cleaning device (where mandatory) | Visual inspection and by operation if possible. | (a) Where a headlamp cleaning device is mandatory, the cleaning device is not present. | X | ||
| (b) Where a headlamp cleaning device is mandatory, the headlamp cleaning device is not operating correctly. | X | ||||
| (c) In the case of gas-discharging lamps (HID), the headlamp cleaning device is not operating correctly. | X | ||||
| 4.2 Front and rear position lamps, and daytime running lamps | 4.2 Front and rear position lamps, and daytime running lamps | 4.2 Front and rear position lamps, and daytime running lamps | 4.2 Front and rear position lamps, and daytime running lamps | 4.2 Front and rear position lamps, and daytime running lamps | 4.2 Front and rear position lamps, and daytime running lamps |
| 4.2.1: Condition and operation | Visual inspection and by operation. | (a) Not working or defective light source. | X | ||
| (b) Lens is broken or missing. | X | ||||
| (c) A lamp is insecurely mounted. | X | ||||
| (d) A lamp so insecurely mounted that there is a very serious risk of falling off. | X | ||||
| (e) A lamp is missing or is not clearly visible. | X | ||||
| (f) Lamps are not of the same dimensions and intensity. | X | ||||
| (g) Lamps are not fitted symmetrically. | X | ||||
| (h) Contains water/moisture. | X | ||||
| 4.2.2: Switching | Visual inspection and by operation. | (a) For lights other than daytime running lights, switch does not operate correctly. | X | ||
| (b) Rear position lamps and side marker lamps can be switched off when headlamps are on. | X | ||||
| (c) Function of control device/switch impaired or defective. | X | ||||
| (d) Switch insecurely mounted or missing. | X | ||||
| 4.2.3: Compliance with requirements1 | Visual inspection and by operation. | (a) A front lamp(s) showing a colour other than white or a rear lamp(s) showing a colour other than red. | X | ||
| (b) Products on lens or light source which reduce light, brightness or change emitted colour. | X | ||||
| (c) Red light to the front or white light to the rear; heavily reduced light brightness. | X | ||||
| 4.3. Stop lamps | 4.3. Stop lamps | 4.3. Stop lamps | 4.3. Stop lamps | 4.3. Stop lamps | 4.3. Stop lamps |
| 4.3.1: Condition and operation | Visual inspection and by operation. | (a) All stop lamps or light sources not functioning. | X | ||
| (b) Slightly defective lens (no influence on emitted light). | X | ||||
| (c) Any lamp is insecurely mounted. | X | ||||
| (d) A lamp so insecurely mounted that there is a very serious risk of falling off. | X | ||||
| (e) Any lamp is missing or not clearly visible. | X | ||||
| (f) A stop lamp is not working or defective but at least one is still functioning. | X | ||||
| (g) Any lens missing or broken. | X | ||||
| (h) Contains water/moisture. | X | ||||
| (i) Defective light source (multiple light source in the case of LED up to 50% not functioning). | X | ||||
| (j) Single light sources; in the case of LED less than 50% functioning. | X | ||||
| 4.3.2: Switching | Visual inspection and by operation or using the electronic vehicle interface. | (a) Delay in the operation of stop lamps. | X | ||
| (b) Function of control device/switch impaired or defective or missing. | X | ||||
| (c) System indicates failure via the electronic vehicle interface. | X | ||||
| (d) Emergency brake light functions fail to operate, or do not operate correctly. | X | ||||
| 4.3.3: Compliance with requirements1 | Visual inspection and by operation. | (a) Any lamp is not brighter than tail lights. | X | ||
| (b) Any lamp is not red in colour. | X | ||||
| (c) All lamps are not of same dimensions and intensity this does not apply to third (high) brake lamp. | X | ||||
| (d) White light showing to the rear. | X | ||||
| 4.4. Direction indicator and hazard warning lamps | 4.4. Direction indicator and hazard warning lamps | 4.4. Direction indicator and hazard warning lamps | 4.4. Direction indicator and hazard warning lamps | 4.4. Direction indicator and hazard warning lamps | 4.4. Direction indicator and hazard warning lamps |
| 4.4.1: Condition and operation | Visual inspection and by operation. | (a) Slightly defective lens (no influence on emitted light). | X | ||
| (b) Heavily defective lens (emitted light affected). | X | ||||
| (c) Any indicator lamp is insecurely mounted. | X | ||||
| (d) An indicator lamp so insecurely mounted that there is a very serious risk of falling off. | X | ||||
| (e) Contains water or moisture. | X | ||||
| (f) Any indicator lamp is missing, not fitted symmetrically or is not clearly visible. | X | ||||
| (g) Any indicator lamp is not working or is faulty. | X | ||||
| (h) A lens is broken or is missing. | X | ||||
| (i) Defective light source (multiple light source in the case of LED up to 50% not functioning). | X | ||||
| (j) Single light sources; in the case of LED less than 50% functioning. | X | ||||
| 4.4.2: Switching | Visual inspection and by operation. | (a) Indicator switch is faulty. | X | ||
| (b) Indicator switch not working or missing. | X | ||||
| 4.4.3: Compliance with requirements1. | Visual inspection and by operation. | (a) An indicator lamp is not showing amber in colour, in the case of a vehicle first registered after 30 June 1964. | X | ||
| (b) Where only one indicator is fitted per side: It is not amber in colour or In the case of a semaphore type only, it does not extend six inches beyond the outline of the vehicle. | X | ||||
| (c) Brightness or marking not in accordance with the requirements1. | X | ||||
| 4.4.4: Flashing frequency | Visual inspection and by operation. | (a) Any indicator is not flashing constantly between 60 and 120 flashes per minute (flashing type). | X | ||
| 4.5. Front and rear fog lamps | 4.5. Front and rear fog lamps | 4.5. Front and rear fog lamps | 4.5. Front and rear fog lamps | 4.5. Front and rear fog lamps | 4.5. Front and rear fog lamps |
| 4.5.1. Condition and operation | Visual inspection and by operation. | (a) Slightly defective lens (no influence on emitted light). | X | ||
| (b) Heavily defective lens (emitted light affected). | X | ||||
| (c) A fog lamp not securely attached. | X | ||||
| (d) A fog lamp so insecurely mounted that there is a very serious risk of falling off or dazzling oncoming traffic. | X | ||||
| (e) A front fog lamp is incorrectly positioned. | X | ||||
| (f) Rear fog lamp missing or not clearly visible. | X | ||||
| (g) Rear fog lamp lens broken or missing. | X | ||||
| (h) Any front or rear fog lamp contains water/moisture. | X | ||||
| (i) Fog lamp indicator not working correctly. | X | ||||
| (j) Defective light source (multiple light source in the case of LED up to 50% not functioning). | X | ||||
| (k) Single light sources; in the case of LED less than 50% functioning. | X | ||||
| 4.5.2: Not used | |||||
| 4.5.3. Switching | Visual inspection and by operation. | (a) A front fog lamp switch is defective or does not operate independently of side light. | X | ||
| (b) Rear fog lamp switch is not working or defective. | X | ||||
| 4.5.4. Compliance with requirements1 | Visual inspection and by operation. | (a) A front fog lamp is not showing white or yellow light. | X | ||
| (b) Rear fog lamp not red in colour. | X | ||||
| (c) Position, brightness or marking not in accordance with the requirements1. | X | ||||
| (d) System does not operate in accordance with the requirements1. | X | ||||
| 4.6. Reversing lamps | 4.6. Reversing lamps | 4.6. Reversing lamps | 4.6. Reversing lamps | 4.6. Reversing lamps | 4.6. Reversing lamps |
| 4.6.1. Condition and operation | Visual inspection and by operation. | (a) Defective light source/lens or lamp insecurely mounted. | X | ||
| (b) Lens broken or missing. | X | ||||
| (c) Lamp so insecurely mounted that there is a very serious risk of it falling off. | X | ||||
| (d) Not working or faulty. | X | ||||
| (e) Lamp missing or not clearly visible. | X | ||||
| 4.6.2. Compliance with requirements1 | Visual inspection and by operation. | (a) Lamp position or marking not in accordance with the requirements1. | X | ||
| (b) Lamp not white in colour when operational. | X | ||||
| 4.6.3. Switching | Visual inspection and by operation. | (a) Reversing lamp can be switched on with gear not in reverse position. | X | ||
| (b) Reversing lamp remains illuminated after reversing gear has been disengaged. | X | ||||
| 4.7. Rear registration plate lamp | 4.7. Rear registration plate lamp | 4.7. Rear registration plate lamp | 4.7. Rear registration plate lamp | 4.7. Rear registration plate lamp | 4.7. Rear registration plate lamp |
| 4.7.1. Condition and operation | Visual inspection and by operation. | (a) Lamp showing direct (not reflected) white light to rear. | X | ||
| (b) Defective light source. (Single light source). | X | ||||
| (c) Lamp is not fitted/missing or is not securely attached. Lamp is so insecurely mounted that there is a very serious risk of it falling off. | X | X | |||
| (d) Lamp lens is missing or broken. | X | ||||
| (e) Lamp is not white in colour when operational. | X | ||||
| 4.8. Retro-reflectors, conspicuity (retro reflecting) markings and rear marking plates | 4.8. Retro-reflectors, conspicuity (retro reflecting) markings and rear marking plates | 4.8. Retro-reflectors, conspicuity (retro reflecting) markings and rear marking plates | 4.8. Retro-reflectors, conspicuity (retro reflecting) markings and rear marking plates | 4.8. Retro-reflectors, conspicuity (retro reflecting) markings and rear marking plates | 4.8. Retro-reflectors, conspicuity (retro reflecting) markings and rear marking plates |
| 4.8.1. Condition | Visual inspection. | (a) Reflecting equipment defective or damaged. | X | ||
| (b) A rear reflector is seriously damaged that reflecting is affected. | X | ||||
| (c) A rear reflector is insecurely mounted. | X | ||||
| (d) A rear reflector is so insecurely mounted that it is likely to fall off. | X | ||||
| (e) One or both rear reflectors are missing. | X | ||||
| (f) Rear reflectors are not matching in size and appearance. | X | ||||
| (g) Rear reflectors are not fitted symmetrically. | X | ||||
| 4.8.2. Compliance with requirements1 | Visual inspection. | (a) A rear reflector is not red in colour. | X | ||
| (b) A side reflector is not amber in colour. | X | ||||
| 4.9. Tell-tales mandatory for lighting equipment | 4.9. Tell-tales mandatory for lighting equipment | 4.9. Tell-tales mandatory for lighting equipment | 4.9. Tell-tales mandatory for lighting equipment | 4.9. Tell-tales mandatory for lighting equipment | 4.9. Tell-tales mandatory for lighting equipment |
| 4.9.1. Condition and operation | Visual inspection and by operation. | (a) Indicator tell tale is not working or is faulty. | X | ||
| (b) Tell-tale not operating for main beam headlamp or rear fog lamp. | X | ||||
| (c) Tell-tale is missing. | X | ||||
| 4.9.2. Compliance with requirements1 | Visual inspection and by operation. | (a) Not in accordance with the requirements1. | X | ||
| 4.10. Electrical connections between towing vehicle (where towing coupling is fitted) | Visual inspection: if possible examine the electrical continuity of the connection. | (a) Fixed components not securely attached. | X | ||
| (b) Socket/components so insecurely mounted that it is likely to fall off. | X | ||||
| (c) Damaged or deteriorated insulation. | X | ||||
| (d) Damaged or deteriorated insulation that it’s likely to cause a short-circuit fault. | X | ||||
| (e) Trailer or towing vehicle electrical connections not functioning correctly. | X | ||||
| 4.11. Electrical wiring | Visual inspection with vehicle over a pit or on a hoist, including inside the engine compartment (if applicable). | (a) Ignition switch is missing. | X | ||
| Visual inspection with vehicle over a pit or on a hoist, including inside the engine compartment (if applicable). | (b) Ignition cannot be switched off. | X | |||
| (c) Ignition key cannot be removed. | X | ||||
| (d) Wiring is liable to interfere with the driver’s control of the vehicle. | X | ||||
| Risk of fire is present, including risk associated with— | Risk of fire is present, including risk associated with— | Risk of fire is present, including risk associated with— | Risk of fire is present, including risk associated with— | ||
| (e) Dislocated or insecure electrical wiring. | X | ||||
| (f) Fixings loose, touching sharp edges, connectors likely to be disconnected. | X | ||||
| (g) Wiring likely to touch hot parts, rotating parts or the ground, connectors disconnected (relevant parts for braking, steering). | X | ||||
| (h) After-market items with the exceptions of taxi roof-signs, anti-theft systems and light failure indicators not being wired through ignition switch or a fuse. | X | ||||
| (i) Use of unsuitable wiring, e.g. household wiring/bell wiring. | X | ||||
| (j) Use of unsuitable electrical connections. | X | ||||
| (k) Wiring/insulation deteriorated. Wiring extremely deteriorated (relevant parts for braking, steering). | X | X | |||
| 4.12. Non obligatory lamps and retro-reflectors | Visual inspection and by operation. | (a) An auxiliary lamp is incorrectly positioned. | X | ||
| (b) An auxiliary lamp is insecurely mounted. | X | ||||
| (c) An auxiliary lamp is so insecurely mounted that there is a very serious risk of falling off. | X | ||||
| (d) An auxiliary lamp switch is defective or does not operate independently of side light. | X | ||||
| (e) An auxiliary lamp is not showing white or yellow light to the front. | X | ||||
| (f) An auxiliary lamp is showing white light to the rear. | X | ||||
| (g) An auxiliary lamp is set in main beam position and does not extinguish when dipped beams are brought into operation. | X | ||||
| (h) Number of headlights simultaneously operating exceeding permitted light brightness. | X | ||||
| 4.13. Battery(ies) | Visual inspection. | (a) Battery mounting is unsatisfactory. | X | ||
| (b) Battery insecure or not properly attached. | X | ||||
| (c) Risk of short-circuiting is present with battery. | X | ||||
| (d) Leakages of hazardous substances from battery are evident. | X | ||||
| (e) Switch (if required) defective. | X | ||||
| (f) Fuses (if required) defective. | X | ||||
| (g) Inappropriate (if required) ventilation. | X | ||||
| 5. AXLES, WHEELS, TYRES AND SUSPENSION | 5. AXLES, WHEELS, TYRES AND SUSPENSION | 5. AXLES, WHEELS, TYRES AND SUSPENSION | 5. AXLES, WHEELS, TYRES AND SUSPENSION | 5. AXLES, WHEELS, TYRES AND SUSPENSION | 5. AXLES, WHEELS, TYRES AND SUSPENSION |
| 5.1 Axles | 5.1 Axles | 5.1 Axles | 5.1 Axles | 5.1 Axles | 5.1 Axles |
| 5.1.1 Axles | Visual inspection with vehicle over a pit or on a hoist. Wheel play detectors may be used and are recommended for vehicles having a maximum mass exceeding 3.5 tonnes | (a) Axle fractured or deformed. | X | ||
| Visual inspection with vehicle over a pit or on a hoist. Wheel play detectors may be used and are recommended for vehicles having a maximum mass exceeding 3.5 tonnes | (b) Axle fixing to vehicle insecure. | X | |||
| (c) Axle stability impaired, functionality affected: Extensive movement relative to its fixtures. | X | ||||
| (d) Axle is obviously out of line. | X | ||||
| (e) Unsafe modification2. Stability impaired, functionality affected, insufficient clearance to other vehicle parts or to the ground. | X | X | |||
| 5.1.2 Stub axles | Visual inspection with vehicle over a pit or on a hoist. Wheel play detectors may be used and are recommended for vehicles having a maximum mass exceeding 3.5 tonnes. Apply a vertical or lateral force to each wheel and note the amount of movement between the axle beam and stub axle. | (a) Stub axle fractured/damaged or bent. | X | ||
| Visual inspection with vehicle over a pit or on a hoist. Wheel play detectors may be used and are recommended for vehicles having a maximum mass exceeding 3.5 tonnes. Apply a vertical or lateral force to each wheel and note the amount of movement between the axle beam and stub axle. | (b) Excessive wear in the swivel pin and/or bushes. | X | |||
| Visual inspection with vehicle over a pit or on a hoist. Wheel play detectors may be used and are recommended for vehicles having a maximum mass exceeding 3.5 tonnes. Apply a vertical or lateral force to each wheel and note the amount of movement between the axle beam and stub axle. | (c) A component is insecure — Likelihood of loosening; directional stability impaired | X | |||
| Visual inspection with vehicle over a pit or on a hoist. Wheel play detectors may be used and are recommended for vehicles having a maximum mass exceeding 3.5 tonnes. Apply a vertical or lateral force to each wheel and note the amount of movement between the axle beam and stub axle. | (d) Excessive movement between stub axle and axle beam. | X | |||
| (e) Likelihood of loosening; directional stability impaired. | X | ||||
| (f) Stub axle pin loose in axle. | X | ||||
| (g) Likelihood of loosening; directional stability impaired. | X | ||||
| 5.1.3 Wheel Bearings | Visual inspection with the vehicle over a pit or on a hoist. Wheel play detectors may be used and are recommended for vehicles having a maximum mass exceeding 3.5 tonnes. Rock the wheel or apply a lateral force to each wheel and note the amount of upward movement of the wheel relative to the stub axle. | (a) Excessive play in a wheel bearing. | X | ||
| Visual inspection with the vehicle over a pit or on a hoist. Wheel play detectors may be used and are recommended for vehicles having a maximum mass exceeding 3.5 tonnes. Rock the wheel or apply a lateral force to each wheel and note the amount of upward movement of the wheel relative to the stub axle. | (b) Directional stability impaired; danger of bearing collapsing. | X | |||
| Visual inspection with the vehicle over a pit or on a hoist. Wheel play detectors may be used and are recommended for vehicles having a maximum mass exceeding 3.5 tonnes. Rock the wheel or apply a lateral force to each wheel and note the amount of upward movement of the wheel relative to the stub axle. | (c) Wheel bearing too tight, jammed. | X | |||
| Visual inspection with the vehicle over a pit or on a hoist. Wheel play detectors may be used and are recommended for vehicles having a maximum mass exceeding 3.5 tonnes. Rock the wheel or apply a lateral force to each wheel and note the amount of upward movement of the wheel relative to the stub axle. | (d) Danger of overheating; danger of seizing. | X | |||
| (e) Bearings are worn or damaged. | X | ||||
| 5.2 Wheels and tyres | 5.2 Wheels and tyres | 5.2 Wheels and tyres | 5.2 Wheels and tyres | 5.2 Wheels and tyres | 5.2 Wheels and tyres |
| 5.2.1 Road Wheel hub | Visual inspection | (a) Any wheel nuts or studs missing or loose. | X | ||
| (b) Any stud or nut is in such a condition that there is an obvious danger that the wheel will come loose. | X | ||||
| (c) Any stud hole is elongated or damaged. | X | ||||
| (d) Any studs or nuts are damaged or threads stripped or crossed. | X | ||||
| (e) Any wheelnut is incorrectly fitted. | X | ||||
| (f) An incorrect wheelnut is fitted. | X | ||||
| (g) Hub worn or damaged. | X | ||||
| (h) Hub worn or damaged in such a way that secure fixing of wheels is affected. | X | ||||
| 5.2.2 Wheels | Visual inspection of both sides of each wheel with vehicle over a pit or on a hoist | (a) Any crack, fractures or defective weld present in a wheel. | X | ||
| (b) Tyre retaining rings not properly fitted. | X | ||||
| (c) Tyre retaining rings likely to come off. | X | ||||
| (d) Wheel badly distorted (more than 13mm (1/2”) askew or buckled) or worn. | X | ||||
| (e) Wheel so badly distorted that secure fixing to hub is affected or the secure fixing of the tyre is affected. | X | ||||
| (f) A wheel is incorrectly fitted — wheel size, technical design, compatibility or type not in accordance with the requirements1 and affecting road safety. | X | ||||
| (g) A wheel is damaged such that tyre damage or seal damage can occur. | X | ||||
| (h) Different size wheels are fitted on the same axle. | X | ||||
| (i) Any spoke or other wheel component is in such a condition that there is a danger of failure. | X | ||||
| 5.2.3 Tyres | Visual inspection of the entire tyre by either rotating the road wheel with it off the ground and the vehicle over a pit or on a hoist, or by rolling the vehicle backwards and forwards over a pit. | (a) Insufficient load capacity. | X | ||
| Visual inspection of the entire tyre by either rotating the road wheel with it off the ground and the vehicle over a pit or on a hoist, or by rolling the vehicle backwards and forwards over a pit. | (b) Tyres fitted to the same axle are not of the same size, aspect ratio or type. | X | |||
| Visual inspection of the entire tyre by either rotating the road wheel with it off the ground and the vehicle over a pit or on a hoist, or by rolling the vehicle backwards and forwards over a pit. | (c) Radial ply tyres are fitted to the front wheels but not to the rear wheels. | X | |||
| (d) Speed rating of tyres cannot be determined on inspection or is insufficient for maximum legal speed limit. | X | ||||
| (e) A space saving tyre is fitted on an axle. | X | ||||
| (f) Tyre protrudes beyond bodywork or touches other fixed vehicle parts impairing safe driving. | X | ||||
| (g) Tyre is not fit for purpose. | X | ||||
| (h) Any tyre fitted in the incorrect direction (directional tyres) or wrong side out (asymmetrical tyres). | X | ||||
| (i) An E or e mark is not visible on the tyre. | X | ||||
| (j) Any serious damage to the tyre or a cut in tyre that is longer than 25mm or 10% of section width (whichever is the shorter). | X | ||||
| (k) If tyre is damaged that cord is visible or damaged. | X | ||||
| (l) Tyre tread depth is less than 1.6mm in the centre three-quarters of the tread pattern. | X | ||||
| (m) Tyre rubbing against other components (flexible anti spray devices). | X | ||||
| (n) Tyre rubbing against other components (safe driving not impaired) | X | ||||
| (o) Evidence is present of recutting of tread pattern where tyre is not suitable for recutting. | X | ||||
| (p) Tyre is re grooved so that cord protection layer is affected. | X | ||||
| (q) Tyre(s) obviously underinflated. | X | ||||
| (r) A tyre is incorrectly seated on wheel rim. | X | ||||
| (s) The ply or cord structure is ruptured or exposed, tread is lifting, a lump or bulge has been caused by separation of rubber from cords or weakness in cord structure, or tread distorted or damaged. | X | ||||
| (t) Obvious damage or distortion of a valve stem is present. | X | ||||
| (u) A valve stem is chafing against valve hole. | X | ||||
| (v) The sidewall of a tyre has been repaired with the use of a plug. | X | ||||
| (w) In a vehicle first registered on or after 1 January 2015, Tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS) malfunctioning or obviously inoperative. | X | ||||
| 5.3 Suspension system | 5.3 Suspension system | 5.3 Suspension system | 5.3 Suspension system | 5.3 Suspension system | 5.3 Suspension system |
| 5.3.1 Springs, stabiliser and torsion bars | Visual inspection with vehicle over a pit or on a hoist. Wheel play detectors may be used and are recommended for vehicles having a maximum mass exceeding 3.5 tonnes | (a) Spring mounting is obviously loose. | X | ||
| Visual inspection with vehicle over a pit or on a hoist. Wheel play detectors may be used and are recommended for vehicles having a maximum mass exceeding 3.5 tonnes | (b) Relative movement visible fixings very seriously loose. | X | |||
| (c) A damaged, cracked, fractured, worn or exhausted spring component. | X | ||||
| (d) Main spring (-leaf), or additional leafs very seriously affected. | X | ||||
| (e) Spring missing. | X | ||||
| (f) Any obviously unsafe modification2 or repair | X | ||||
| (g) Insufficient clearance to other vehicle parts; spring system inoperative. | X | ||||
| (h) Spring (coil/leaf) or torsion bar fitted incorrectly. | X | ||||
| (i) Any Leaf spring is broken or repaired by welding. | X | ||||
| (j) A U-bolt is loose or missing. | X | ||||
| (k) A coil spring or torsion bar is broken. | X | ||||
| (l) Spring eye- bolts/shackle pins: A locking device is missing or insecurely fitted. | X | ||||
| (m) Spring eye-bolts/shackle pins are worn, incorrectly positioned, are of an incorrect type or are missing. | X | ||||
| (n) A spring eye-bolt/shackle pin is obviously loose in its bush. | X | ||||
| (o) Spring or shackle bushes: Are worn, missing, perished or cracked. | X | ||||
| (p) A spring centre bolt missing, damaged or broken. | X | ||||
| (q) A bump stop missing or ineffective. | X | ||||
| 5.3.2 Shock absorbers | Visual inspection with vehicle over a pit or on a hoist or using special equipment, if available. | (a) A shock mounting bracket or bush is missing, loose or damaged. | X | ||
| Visual inspection with vehicle over a pit or on a hoist or using special equipment, if available. | (b) Shock absorber loose. | X | |||
| (c) A shock absorber is missing or damaged, showing signs of obvious leakage or malfunction. | X | ||||
| 5.3.2.1 Efficiency testing of damping | Use a suspension performance tester and compare left/right differences. | (a) An imbalance of more than 30% performance exists between left hand and right suspension. | X | ||
| 5.3.3. Torque tubes, radius arms, wishbones and suspension arms | Visual inspection with vehicle over a pit or on a hoist. Wheel play detectors may be used and are recommended for vehicles having a maximum mass exceeding 3.5 tonnes. | (a) In respect of wishbones, swinging arm, track control arm, suspension strut: Attachment of component to chassis or axle is insecure or worn. Attachment of component so insecure that directional stability of the vehicle is impaired. A component or mounting is cracked, corroded, damaged or deformed. | XX | X | |
| (b) In respect of anti-roll bar, torque arm/rod, radius rod/link: A component is missing or broken. A mounting is loose. A component is cracked, damaged or deformed. | XXX | ||||
| (c) Suspension mounting area deformed or corroded to such an extent that the security or alignment of the suspension component is affected. | X | ||||
| (d) Geometry obviously incorrect. | X | ||||
| (e) Any obviously unsafe repair or modification2 to the suspension system. | X | ||||
| (f) Insufficient clearance to other vehicle parts; system inoperative. | X | ||||
| 5.3.4 Suspension joints (bushes, ball joints, and sliding bushes or swivel joints) | Visual inspection with vehicle over a pit or on a hoist. Wheel play detectors may be used and are recommended for vehicles having a maximum mass exceeding 3.5 tonnes. | (a) Excessive wear in swivel pin and/or bushes or at suspension joints or a component is insecure or worn. | X | ||
| (b) A component is so excessively worn or loose that directional stability of the vehicle is impaired. | X | ||||
| (c) Retaining or locking devices missing, insecure, worn or broken. | X | ||||
| (d) Dust covers/gaiter split, damaged/ displaced, missing or severely deteriorated. | X | ||||
| 5.3.5 Air Suspension | Visual inspection. | (a) System inoperable, vehicle sitting on bump stops. | X | ||
| (b) Any component damaged, modified or deteriorated in a way that would adversely affect the functioning of the system. | X | ||||
| (c) Any component damaged, modified or deteriorated in a way that functioning of the system is seriously affected. | X | ||||
| (d) Air, hydrolastic, hydragas suspension: Audible leak(s) is present in the system. A linkage to levelling valve is defective. A valve is insecure or defective. A suspension bellows is giving inadequate movement with risk of wheel fouling. Air bellows damaged or deteriorated to such an extent that it is likely to fail. A pipe is damaged to the extent that it is likely to fail. | X | ||||
| (e) Bonded suspension units: Failure of rubber/metal attachment has occurred. Deterioration of suspension medium has occurred. | X | ||||
| 6. CHASSIS AND CHASSIS ATTACHMENTS | 6. CHASSIS AND CHASSIS ATTACHMENTS | 6. CHASSIS AND CHASSIS ATTACHMENTS | 6. CHASSIS AND CHASSIS ATTACHMENTS | 6. CHASSIS AND CHASSIS ATTACHMENTS | 6. CHASSIS AND CHASSIS ATTACHMENTS |
| 6.1. Chassis or frame and attachments | 6.1. Chassis or frame and attachments | 6.1. Chassis or frame and attachments | 6.1. Chassis or frame and attachments | 6.1. Chassis or frame and attachments | 6.1. Chassis or frame and attachments |
| 6.1.1. General condition | Visual inspection with vehicle over a pit or on a hoist. | (a) Slight fracture or deformation of any side or cross-member. | X | ||
| (b) Serious fracture or deformation of any side or cross-member. | X | ||||
| (c) Chassis members are or pronounced misalignment is present. | X | ||||
| (d) A weld is breaking away. | X | ||||
| (e) Insecurity of strengthening plates or fastenings including rivets or bolts. | X | ||||
| (f) Majority of fastenings loose; insufficient strength of parts. | X | ||||
| (g) The chassis/underbody is considerably weakened by holes. | X | ||||
| (h) Advanced corrosion or other equivalent damage is present. | X | ||||
| (i) Extensive corrosion that there is insufficient strength of parts. | X | ||||
| (j) Repairs or modifications2 are obviously not in line with manufacturer’s recommendations. | X | ||||
| 6.1.2. Exhaust pipes and silencers | Visual inspection with vehicle over a pit or on a hoist. | (a) Any exhaust component is badly mounted or is liable to fall off. | X | ||
| (b) Any exhaust component is so insecurely mounted that it is liable to fall off. | X | ||||
| (c) Any exhaust component is damaged, incorrectly fitted or missing. | X | ||||
| (d) Leaks present in exhaust system. | X | ||||
| (e) A risk of fire is present because of leaks or broken components in exhaust assembly. | X | ||||
| (f) Fumes entering passenger cab or passenger compartment. | X | ||||
| (g) Excessive fumes entering cab or passenger compartment danger to health of persons on board. | X | ||||
| (h) Any obviously unsafe repair or modification2. | X | ||||
| 6.1.3. Fuel tank and pipes (including heating fuel tank and pipes)/System | Visual inspection with vehicle over a pit or on a hoist, use of leak detecting devices in the case of LPG/CNG/LNG systems. | (a) A component is incorrectly or loosely mounted or damaged. | X | ||
| 6.1.3. Fuel tank and pipes (including heating fuel tank and pipes)/System | Visual inspection with vehicle over a pit or on a hoist, use of leak detecting devices in the case of LPG/CNG/LNG systems. | (b) Advanced rust is present in fuel tank. | X | ||
| (c) Leaks in system are evident. | X | ||||
| (d) Unsuitable fuel tank has been fitted. | X | ||||
| (e) LPG/CNG tank has been fitted inside vehicle without being in a sub compartment or without having valves piped to the outside. | X | ||||
| (f) LPG/CNG venting or ducting pipes are damaged or blocked. | X | ||||
| (g) Sub-compartment is obviously not gas-tight where valves are not piped to the outside. | X | ||||
| (h) Fuel tank is fitted to roof of vehicle. | X | ||||
| (i) A manual or solenoid valve is not operating. | X | ||||
| (j) Possibility exists of fuel lines being crushed, chafed, ruptured or subject to excessive vibration. | X | ||||
| (k) Fuel cap or fuel cap seal is damaged or missing. | X | ||||
| (l) Fuel stopcock (if required) not operating correctly. | X | ||||
| (m) Fire risk due to: Leaking fuel Fuel tank or exhaust not properly shielded Engine compartment condition Insecure tank or pipes | X | ||||
| (n) Throttle control: Is sticking, binding or excessively worn. A link pin, retaining device or safety device is missing. Mounting bracket or panel is cracked or fractured. Excess fuel device gives off excessive smoke if operated from within the passenger compartment after the engine has been started. Engine stop control (on diesel vehicles) is not working or is missing. Air filter assembly is insecure, missing or incomplete. | X | ||||
| 6.1.4. Bumpers, lateral protection and rear underrun devices | Visual inspection | (a) A bumper/bull bar is loose/damage or likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted. | X | ||
| (b) A bumper/bull bar is so insecurely mounted that it is likely to fall off. | X | ||||
| (c) A bull bar or body strip is insecure. | X | ||||
| (d) Device obviously not in compliance with the requirements1. | X | ||||
| 6.1.5. Spare wheel carrier (if fitted) (external carrier only) | Visual inspection. | (a) Carrier not in proper condition. | X | ||
| (b) Spare wheel carrier is cracked or insecurely mounted. | X | ||||
| (c) Spare wheel (where present) is insecurely held in its place. | X | ||||
| (d) Spare wheel or carrier is so insecurely mounted that there is a very serious risk of it falling off. | X | ||||
| 6.1.6. Mechanical coupling and towing device | Visual inspection for wear and correct operation with special attention to any safety device fitted and/or use of measuring gauge. | (a) Cracks are present in the main parts of the coupling. | X | ||
| 6.1.6. Mechanical coupling and towing device | Visual inspection for wear and correct operation with special attention to any safety device fitted and/or use of measuring gauge. | (b) Ball, jaw or pin is excessively worn, deformed or damaged. | X | ||
| (c) Ball, jaw or pin is excessively worn (e.g. 3mm wear on 50mm ball). | X | ||||
| (d) Fastening bolts are loose or missing; securing device on the vehicle drawing pin/ball/jaw is loose or missing. | X | ||||
| (e) Any attachment loose with a very serious risk of falling off. | X | ||||
| (f) Any safety device/lock or blocking device is missing or not operating correctly. | X | ||||
| (g) Any coupling indicator not working. | X | ||||
| (h) Obstruct registration plate or any lamp (when not in use) Registration plate not readable (when not in use). | X | X | |||
| (i) Any obviously unsafe repair or modification2. | X | ||||
| (j) Coupling too weak. | X | ||||
| 6.1.7. Transmission | Visual inspection. | (a) Loose or missing propeller shaft or half shaft securing bolts or nuts. | X | ||
| (b) Propeller shaft or half shaft securing bolts or nuts so loose or missing that detachment is likely. | X | ||||
| (c) Clutch pedal anti-slip provision is missing, loose, or worn to the extent that it is no longer effective. | X | ||||
| (d) Excessive wear at universal joints/coupling or transmission chains/belts. | X | ||||
| (e) Universal joint(s)/coupling so excessively worn that there is a serious risk of loosening or becoming detached. | X | ||||
| (f) A driveline component is liable to lock up or break away. | X | ||||
| (g) A bearing/bearing housing/ housing mounting is askew, damaged or worn. | X | ||||
| (h) A bearing/bearing housing/ housing mounting is askew, damaged or worn that there is a very serious risk of loosening or becoming detached. | X | ||||
| (i) A lock tab is missing. | X | ||||
| (j) A universal joint coupling grease boot(s) is missing or torn. | X | ||||
| (k) Excessive oil leak in engine, gearbox or axle. | X | ||||
| (l) An engine or gearbox mounting is insecure, deteriorated or broken. | X | ||||
| (m) A propeller shaft or half shaft is damaged or bent shaft. | X | ||||
| (n) Bearing housing fractured or insecure. | X | ||||
| (o) Bearing housing fractured or insecure that there is a very serious risk of loosening or cracking. | X | ||||
| (p) Clutch slips or drags so that driving is impaired. | X | ||||
| (q) Gear shift linkage including gear lever worn or loose that driving is impaired. | X | ||||
| (r) Dust cover missing or severely deteriorated. | X | ||||
| (s) Any obviously unsafe repair or modification2 to the engine or drive train. | X | ||||
| 6.1.8. Engine/gearbox mountings | Visual inspection not necessarily on a pit or hoist. | (a) Mountings loose, worn or damaged. | X | ||
| (b) Mounting so deteriorated damaged or Loose that detachment is likely. | X | ||||
| 6.1.9. Not used | |||||
| 6.2. Cab and bodywork | 6.2. Cab and bodywork | 6.2. Cab and bodywork | 6.2. Cab and bodywork | 6.2. Cab and bodywork | 6.2. Cab and bodywork |
| 6.2.1. Condition | Visual inspection. | (a) A loose or damaged panel or part likely to cause injury. | X | ||
| (b) A loose or damaged panel or part that it is likely to fall off. | X | ||||
| (c) Primary structural components broken, cracked, insecure, damaged or rusted to an advanced stage. | X | ||||
| (d) Secondary structural components missing, insecure, rusted or damaged to such an extent as to leave sharp edges. | X | ||||
| (e) Cab not sitting squarely due to distortion. | X | ||||
| (f) Bonnet or boot catches defective or bonnet safety catch missing or defective. | X | ||||
| (g) Primary structural components broken, cracked, insecure, damaged or rusted that stability is impaired. | X | ||||
| (h) Bodywork so deteriorated or damaged that engine or exhaust fumes are entering the cab. Danger to health of persons on board. | X | ||||
| (i) Any obviously unsafe repair or modification2. | X | ||||
| (j) Insufficient clearance to rotating or moving parts and road. | X | ||||
| 6.2.2. Mounting | Visual inspection over a pit or on a hoist. | (a) Body insecure. | X | ||
| (b) Body so insecure that stability is affected. | X | ||||
| (c) Body obviously not located squarely on chassis. | X | ||||
| (d) Insecure or missing fixing of body/cab to chassis or cross-members. | X | ||||
| (e) Insecure or missing fixing of body/cab to chassis or cross-members to such an extent that detachment is likely. | X | ||||
| (f) Advanced corrosion on cross or longitudinal members in such condition that the integrity of the body is affected. | X | ||||
| (g) Extensive corrosion on cross or longitudinal members in such condition that the integrity of the body is seriously affected. | X | ||||
| 6.2.3. Doors and door catches | Visual inspection. | (a) A door is missing or is likely to open inadvertently. | X | ||
| (b) A door cannot be opened or shut normally. | X | ||||
| (c) A sliding door likely to open inadvertently or one that will not remain closed. | X | ||||
| (d) Door, hinges, catches or pillar deteriorated/missing or loose. | X | ||||
| (e) Runners, tracks or an actuating mechanism on a sliding door is so defective that the door does not open or close properly. | X | ||||
| (f) Any safety device is not working or is defective. | X | ||||
| 6.2.4. Floor | Visual inspection over a pit or on a hoist. | (a) Floor insecure or badly deteriorated. | X | ||
| (b) Floor insecure or badly deteriorated that the stability of driver’s seat is affected. | X | ||||
| 6.2.5. Driver’s seat | Visual inspection. | (a) Loose on runners or insecurely mounted that the stability is affected. | X | ||
| (b) Collapsed or framework damaged. | X | ||||
| (c) Driver’s seat so damaged that driver’s support is impaired or interior foam is protruding beyond the seat trim. | X | ||||
| (d) Driver’s seat adjustment mechanism not functioning correctly. | X | ||||
| (e) Seat backrest not fixable. | X | ||||
| 6.2.6. Other seats | Visual inspection. | (a) Seats in defective condition or insecure (secondary parts). | X | ||
| (b) Seats in defective condition or insecure (main parts). | X | ||||
| (c) Seats not fitted in accordance with requirements1. | X | ||||
| (d) Permitted number of seats exceeded; positioning not in compliance with approval. | X | ||||
| 6.2.7. Driving controls | Visual inspection and by operation. | (a) Any control necessary for the safe operation of the vehicle not functioning correctly. | X | ||
| (b) Safe operation affected. | X | ||||
| (c) Adaptations for disabled drivers: – Any adaptation is worn, insecure, sticking, fouling or likely to fail. – A servo or electrical device is defective. – Wiring is insecure, insulation is damaged or is likely to short circuit or fail. | X | ||||
| 7. OTHER EQUIPMENT | 7. OTHER EQUIPMENT | 7. OTHER EQUIPMENT | 7. OTHER EQUIPMENT | 7. OTHER EQUIPMENT | 7. OTHER EQUIPMENT |
| 7.1 Safety-belts/buckles and restraint systems | 7.1 Safety-belts/buckles and restraint systems | 7.1 Safety-belts/buckles and restraint systems | 7.1 Safety-belts/buckles and restraint systems | 7.1 Safety-belts/buckles and restraint systems | 7.1 Safety-belts/buckles and restraint systems |
| 7.1.1. Security of safety-belts/buckles mounting | Visual inspection. | (a) Any belt mounting is loose or unsatisfactory, for example incorrect bolts fitted. | X | ||
| (b) Any belt mounting is obviously unsafely repaired or modified2. | X | ||||
| (c) Any load bearing member of the vehicle structure or panelling within 30 cm of a safety belt anchorage point is cracked, corroded or is weakened that stability is affected. | X | ||||
| 7.1.2. Condition of safety-belts/buckles | Visual inspection and by operation. | (a) Mandatory safety-belt missing or not fitted. | X | ||
| (b) For vehicles registered between 1 June 1971 and 31 December 1991 (inclusive of those dates), a lap and diagonal type safety belt is not provided for the driver and outer front seat. | X | ||||
| (c) For vehicles registered on or after 1 January 1992: – a lap and diagonal type belt is not provided for all outer forward facing seats. – a lap and diagonal or lap type safety belt is not provided for all other forward facing seats. | X | ||||
| (d) Seat-belt damaged: Any belt, including any for a child seat attached to the vehicle – Any cut, sign of overstretching, badly frayed or obviously unsafely repaired or modified. | XX | ||||
| (e) Safety-belt not in accordance with the requirements1. | X | ||||
| (f) Safety-belt/buckle, including any for a child seat attached to the vehicle, is not operating properly or is damaged. | X | ||||
| (g) Safety-belt retractor, including any for a child seat attached to the vehicle, is not operating properly or is damaged. | X | ||||
| 7.1.3. Safety belt load limiter | Visual inspection, and/or using electronic interface. | (a) Load limiter obviously missing or not suitable with the vehicle. | X | ||
| (b) System indicates failure via the electronic vehicle interface. | X | ||||
| 7.1.4. Safety belt Pre-tensioners | Visual inspection, and/or using electronic interface. | (a) Pre-tensioner obviously missing or not suitable with the vehicle. | X | ||
| (b) System indicates failure via the electronic vehicle interface. | X | ||||
| 7.1.5. Airbag | Visual inspection, and/or using electronic interface. | (a) Airbags obviously missing or not suitable with the vehicle. | X | ||
| (b) System indicates failure via the electronic vehicle interface. | X | ||||
| (c) Airbag obviously non-operative. | X | ||||
| 7.1.6. SRS Systems | Visual inspection of MIL, and/or using electronic interface. | (a) Malfunction indicator for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — indicates any kind of failure of the system. | X | ||
| (b) System indicates failure via the electronic vehicle interface. | X | ||||
| 7.2 (Not used) | |||||
| 7.3 Locks and anti-theft device | Visual inspection and by operation. | (a) Device not functioning to prevent vehicle being driven. | X | ||
| (b) Steering lock, where fitted as original equipment by manufacturer, has excessive wear or is subject to jamming of the lock/barrel/key mechanism. | X | ||||
| 7.4 Not used | |||||
| 7.5 Not used | |||||
| 7.6 Not used | |||||
| 7.7 Audible warning device (Horn) | Visual inspection and by operation. | (a) Not working correctly. | X | ||
| (b) Not working at all or is not fitted. | X | ||||
| (c) Control insecure or horn insecurely mounted. | X | ||||
| (d) Not in accordance with the requirements1. | X | ||||
| (e) Emitted sound likely to be confused with official sirens. | X | ||||
| 7.8 Speedometer | Visual inspection or by operation during road test or by electronic means. | (a) Not in accordance with the requirements1. Speedometer is missing. | X | X | |
| (b) Speedometer is not working correctly. | X | ||||
| (c) Speedometer is not working at all. | X | ||||
| (d) Illuminated of speedometer not working or defective. | X | ||||
| (e) Speedometer cannot be seen from the driver’s seat. | X | ||||
| 7.9 Not used | |||||
| 7.10 Not used | |||||
| 7.11 Not used | |||||
| 7.12 Electronic Stability Control (ESC) if fitted/required | Visual inspection, and/or using electronic interface. | (a) Wheel speed sensors missing or damaged. | X | ||
| 7.12 Electronic Stability Control (ESC) if fitted/required | (b) Wirings damaged. | X | |||
| (c) Other components missing or damaged. | X | ||||
| (d) Switch damaged or not functioning correctly. | X | ||||
| (e) ESC MIL indicates any kind of failure of the system. | X | ||||
| (f) System indicates failure via the electronic vehicle interface. | X | ||||
| 8. NUISANCE | 8. NUISANCE | 8. NUISANCE | 8. NUISANCE | 8. NUISANCE | 8. NUISANCE |
| 8.1 Noise | 8.1 Noise | 8.1 Noise | 8.1 Noise | 8.1 Noise | 8.1 Noise |
| 8.1.1. Noise suppression system | Subjective evaluation (unless the inspector considers that the noise level may be borderline, in which case a measurement of noise emitted by stationary vehicle using a sound level meter may be conducted) | (a) Vehicle exhaust noise has reached or exceeded a specified level of 99dB. | X | ||
| (b) Any part of the noise suppression system (including silencer and exhaust pipe) is loose, damaged, incorrectly fitted, missing or obviously modified^2 in a way that would adversely affect the noise levels. | X | ||||
| 8.2 Exhaust emissions | 8.2 Exhaust emissions | 8.2 Exhaust emissions | 8.2 Exhaust emissions | 8.2 Exhaust emissions | 8.2 Exhaust emissions |
| 8.2.1 Positive ignition engine emissions | 8.2.1 Positive ignition engine emissions | 8.2.1 Positive ignition engine emissions | 8.2.1 Positive ignition engine emissions | 8.2.1 Positive ignition engine emissions | 8.2.1 Positive ignition engine emissions |
| 8.2.1.1. Exhaust emissions control equipment | Visual inspection. | (a) The emission control system fitted by the manufacturer is absent, modified or obviously defective. | X | ||
| (b) Exhaust system incomplete, incorrectly assembled or obviously unsafely repaired or modified. | X | ||||
| (c) The emission control system is leaking, incomplete or incorrectly assembled, which would affect emission measurements. | X | ||||
| (d) Idle speed is outside vehicle manufacturer’s recommendations. | X | ||||
| (e) Excess exhaust smoke likely to affect other road users. | X | ||||
| 8.2.1.2. Gaseous emissions | Visual inspection and for vehicles up to emission classes Euro 5 and Euro V^4: Measurement using an exhaust gas analyser in accordance with the requirements1 or reading of OBD. Tailpipe testing shall be the default method of exhaust emission assessment. On the basis of an assessment of equivalence, and by taking into account the relevant type-approval legislation, the use of OBD in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations and other requirements is acceptable. | (a) Engine oil level too high or too low, coolant level too low. | X | ||
| Visual inspection and for vehicles up to emission classes Euro 5 and Euro V^4: Measurement using an exhaust gas analyser in accordance with the requirements1 or reading of OBD. Tailpipe testing shall be the default method of exhaust emission assessment. On the basis of an assessment of equivalence, and by taking into account the relevant type-approval legislation, the use of OBD in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations and other requirements is acceptable. | (b) Obvious engine defects. | X | |||
| Visual inspection and for vehicles up to emission classes Euro 5 and Euro V^4: Measurement using an exhaust gas analyser in accordance with the requirements1 or reading of OBD. Tailpipe testing shall be the default method of exhaust emission assessment. On the basis of an assessment of equivalence, and by taking into account the relevant type-approval legislation, the use of OBD in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations and other requirements is acceptable. | (c) Engine idle speed is incorrect. | X | |||
| Visual inspection and for vehicles up to emission classes Euro 5 and Euro V^4: Measurement using an exhaust gas analyser in accordance with the requirements1 or reading of OBD. Tailpipe testing shall be the default method of exhaust emission assessment. On the basis of an assessment of equivalence, and by taking into account the relevant type-approval legislation, the use of OBD in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations and other requirements is acceptable. | (d) Either the result of the test on carbon monoxide emissions is not in accordance with the standard for carbon monoxide emissions as specified by the manufacturer of the vehicle. | X | |||
| (e) Carbon monoxide: Or, in the case of vehicles first registered: – Before 1 October 1986, the carbon monoxide content is more than 4.5% at idling speed. | X | ||||
| — For vehicles as of emission classes Euro 6 and Euro VI^5: Measurement using an exhaust gas analyser in accordance with the requirements1 or reading of OBD in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations and other requirements1. Measurements not applicable for two- stroke engines. | – Between 1 October 1986 and 31 December 1993 (inclusive of both dates), the carbon monoxide content is more than 3.5% at idling speed. – On or after 1 January 1994, the carbon monoxide content is more than 0.5% at idling speed. – On or after 1 January 1994, the carbon monoxide content is more than 0.3% at either an engine speed of 2,500 rpm or at a speed specified by the vehicle manufacturer. – After 1 July 2002, the carbon monoxide content of the exhaust gases is more than 0.3% by volume at idle speed. – After 1 July 2002, the carbon monoxide content of the exhaust gases is more than 0.2% by volume at either an engine speed of 2,500 rpm or at a speed specified by the vehicle manufacturer. | ||||
| (f) Hydrocarbon (HC): – The result of the test on hydrocarbon emissions is not in accordance with the standard for hydrocarbon emissions as specified by the manufacturer of the vehicle. – In the case of vehicles first registered before 1 October 1986, the hydrocarbon content is more than 1,000ppm at idling speed. – In the case of vehicles first registered between 1 October 1986 and 31 December 1993 (inclusive of both dates), the hydrocarbon content is more than 750ppm at idling speed. | X | ||||
| – In the case of vehicles first registered on or after 1 January 1994, the hydrocarbon content is more than 200ppm at either 2,500 RPM or at the speed specified by the vehicle manufacturer. | |||||
| (g) Lambda: In the case of vehicles first registered on or after 1 January 1994, the lambda value at either 2,500 rpm or at the speed specified by the manufacturer is not 1+/- 0.03 or is not within the vehicle manufacturer’s recommendation. | X | ||||
| (h) OBD read-out indicating significant malfunction. | X | ||||
| 8.2.2 Compression ignition engine emissions | 8.2.2 Compression ignition engine emissions | 8.2.2 Compression ignition engine emissions | 8.2.2 Compression ignition engine emissions | 8.2.2 Compression ignition engine emissions | 8.2.2 Compression ignition engine emissions |
| 8.2.2.1. Exhaust emission control equipment | Visual inspection. | (a) The emission control system fitted by the manufacturer is absent, incomplete, incorrectly assembled or obviously defective. | X | ||
| (b) Leaks which would affect emission measurements. | X | ||||
| 8.2.2.2. Opacity Vehicles registered or put into service before 1 January 1980 are exempted from this requirement | – For vehicles up to emission classes Euro 5 and Euro V ^4: Exhaust gas opacity to be measured during free acceleration (no load from idle up to cut-off speed) with gear lever in neutral and clutch engaged or reading of OBD. The tailpipe testing is the default method of exhaust emission assessment. On the basis of an assessment of equivalence, the use of OBD in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations and other requirements is acceptable. — For vehicles as of emission classes Euro 6 and Euro VI ^5: | (a) Engine oil level too high or too low, coolant level too low. | X | ||
| 8.2.2.2. Opacity Vehicles registered or put into service before 1 January 1980 are exempted from this requirement | – For vehicles up to emission classes Euro 5 and Euro V ^4: Exhaust gas opacity to be measured during free acceleration (no load from idle up to cut-off speed) with gear lever in neutral and clutch engaged or reading of OBD. The tailpipe testing is the default method of exhaust emission assessment. On the basis of an assessment of equivalence, the use of OBD in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations and other requirements is acceptable. — For vehicles as of emission classes Euro 6 and Euro VI ^5: | (b) Obvious Engine defects. | X | ||
| 8.2.2.2. Opacity Vehicles registered or put into service before 1 January 1980 are exempted from this requirement | – For vehicles up to emission classes Euro 5 and Euro V ^4: Exhaust gas opacity to be measured during free acceleration (no load from idle up to cut-off speed) with gear lever in neutral and clutch engaged or reading of OBD. The tailpipe testing is the default method of exhaust emission assessment. On the basis of an assessment of equivalence, the use of OBD in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations and other requirements is acceptable. — For vehicles as of emission classes Euro 6 and Euro VI ^5: | (c) Engine idle speed is incorrect. | X | ||
| (d) For vehicles first registered between 1 January 1980 and 1 July 2008 (inclusive of both dates), the average smoke meter reading is higher than 2.5m-1 in the case of naturally aspirated compression ignition engines, or the average smoke meter reading is higher than 3.0m-1 in the case of turbo charged compression ignition engines. | X | ||||
| Exhaust gas opacity to be measured during free acceleration (no load from idle up to cut-off speed) with gear lever in neutral and clutch engaged or reading of OBD in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations and other requirements1. Vehicle preconditioning: 1. Vehicles may be tested without preconditioning, although for safety reasons checks should be made that the engine is warm and in a satisfactory mechanical condition. 2. Precondition requirements: (i) Engine shall be fully warm, for instance the engine oil temperature measured by a probe in the oil level dipstick tube to be at least 80 °C, or normal operating temperature if lower, or the engine block temperature measured by the level of infrared radiation to be at least an equivalent temperature. If, owing to the vehicle configuration, this measurement is impractical, the establishment of the engine’s normal operating temperature may be made by other means, for example by the operation of the engine cooling fan. (ii) Exhaust system shall be purged by at least three free acceleration cycles or by an equivalent method. | (e) The result of the test on exhaust smoke emission is not in accordance with the standard for exhaust smoke emission as specified by the manufacturer of the vehicle (recorded on the manufacturer’s plate on the vehicle). | X | |||
| Test procedure: 1. Engine and any turbocharger fitted, to be at idle before the start of each free acceleration cycle. For heavy-duty diesels, this means waiting for at least 10 seconds after the release of the throttle. 2. To initiate each free acceleration cycle, the throttle pedal must be fully depressed quickly and continuously (in less than one second) but not violently, so as to obtain maximum delivery from the injection pump. 3. During each free acceleration cycle, the engine shall reach cut-off speed or, for vehicles with automatic transmissions, the speed specified by the manufacturer or, if this data is not available, then two thirds of the cut-off speed, before the throttle is released. This could be checked, for instance, by monitoring engine speed or by allowing a sufficient time to elapse between initial throttle depression and release. 4. Vehicles shall only be failed if the arithmetic means of at least the last three free acceleration cycles are in excess of the limit value. This may be calculated by ignoring any measurement that departs significantly from the measured mean, or the result of any other statistical calculation that takes account of the scattering of the measurements. | (f) For vehicles first registered after 1st July 2008: – The average smoke meter reading is higher than 1.5m-1 6, or – The average smoke meter reading is higher than 0.7m-1 7 for vehicles fitted with Euro 6 engine. | XXX | |||
| (g) The maximum attainable engine speed is less than 90% of the maximum speed specified by the manufacturer of the vehicle. | X | ||||
| 5. To avoid unnecessary testing, vehicles may be deemed to have failed which have measured values significantly in excess of the limit values after fewer than three free acceleration cycles or after the purging cycles. Equally to avoid unnecessary testing, may be deemed to pass vehicles which have measured values significantly below the limits after fewer than three free acceleration cycles or after the purging cycles. | |||||
| 8.3 Not used | 8.3 Not used | 8.3 Not used | 8.3 Not used | 8.3 Not used | 8.3 Not used |
| 8.4. Other items related to the environment | 8.4. Other items related to the environment | 8.4. Other items related to the environment | 8.4. Other items related to the environment | 8.4. Other items related to the environment | 8.4. Other items related to the environment |
| 8.4.1. Fluid leaks | (a) Any excessive fluid leak, other than water, likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users. | X | |||
| (b) Steady formation of drops that constitutes a very serious risk. | X |
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