Directive 2007/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (repealed)Show full title

Directive 2007/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 September 2007 establishing a framework for the approval of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles (Framework Directive) (Text with EEA relevance) (repealed)

[F1ANNEX III U.K. INFORMATION DOCUMENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF EC TYPE-APPROVAL OF VEHICLES (For explanatory notes, please refer to last page of Annex I)

Textual Amendments

PART I U.K.

The following information shall be supplied in triplicate and include a list of contents. Any drawings shall be supplied in appropriate scale and in sufficient detail on size A4, or on a folder of A4 format. Photographs, if any, shall show sufficient detail.

A. Categories M and N U.K.

0. GENERAL U.K.

0.1. Make (trade name of manufacturer): … U.K.
0.2. Type: … U.K.
0.2.1. Commercial name(s) (if available): … U.K.
0.3. Means of identification of type, if marked on the vehicle ( b ): … U.K.
0.3.1. Location of that marking: … U.K.
0.4. Category of vehicle ( c ): … U.K.
0.4.1. Classification(s) according to the dangerous goods which the vehicle is intended to transport: … U.K.
0.5. Name and address of manufacturer: … U.K.
0.8. Name(s) and address(es) of assembly plant(s): … U.K.
0.9. Name and address of the manufacturer's representative (if any): … U.K.

1. GENERAL CONSTRUCTION CHARACTERISTICS OF THE VEHICLE U.K.

1.1. Photographs and/or drawings of a representative vehicle: … U.K.
1.3. Number of axles and wheels: … U.K.
1.3.1. Number and position of axles with twin wheels: … U.K.
1.3.2. Number and position of steered axles: … U.K.
1.3.3. Powered axles (number, position, interconnection): … U.K.
1.4. Chassis (if any) (overall drawing): … U.K.
1.6. Position and arrangement of the engine: … U.K.
1.8. Hand of drive: left/right ( 1 ) U.K.
1.8.1. Vehicle is equipped to be driven in right/left ( 1 ) hand traffic U.K.

2. MASSES AND DIMENSIONS ( f )( g ) U.K.

(in kg and mm) (Refer to drawing where applicable)

2.1. Wheelbase(s) (fully loaded) ( g1 ): U.K.
2.1.1. Two-axle vehicles: … U.K.
2.1.2. Vehicles with three or more axles U.K.
2.1.2.1. Axle spacing between consecutive axles going from the foremost to the rearmost axle: … U.K.
2.1.2.2. Total axle spacing: … U.K.
2.3.1. Track of each steered axle ( g4 ): … U.K.
2.3.2. Track of all other axles ( g4 ): … U.K.
2.4. Range of vehicle dimensions (overall) U.K.
2.4.1. For chassis without bodywork U.K.
2.4.1.1. Length ( g5 ): … U.K.
2.4.1.1.1. Maximum permissible length: … U.K.
2.4.1.1.2. Minimum permissible length: … U.K.
2.4.1.2. Width ( g7 ): … U.K.
2.4.1.2.1. Maximum permissible width: … U.K.
2.4.1.2.2. Minimum permissible width: … U.K.
2.4.1.3. Height (in running order) ( g8 ) (for suspensions adjustable for height, indicate normal running position): … U.K.
2.4.2. For chassis with bodywork U.K.
2.4.2.1. Length ( g5 ): … U.K.
2.4.2.1.1. Length of the loading area: … U.K.
2.4.2.2. Width ( g7 ): … U.K.
2.4.2.2.1. Thickness of the walls (in the case of vehicles designed for controlled-temperature transport of goods): … U.K.
2.4.2.3. Height (in running order) ( g8 ) (for suspensions adjustable for height, indicate normal running position): … U.K.
2.6. Mass in running order U.K.

Mass of the vehicle with bodywork and, in the case of a towing vehicle of a category other than M 1 , with coupling device, if fitted by the manufacturer, in running order, or mass of the chassis or chassis with cab, without bodywork and/or coupling device, if the manufacturer does not fit the bodywork and/or coupling device (including liquids, tools, spare wheel, if fitted, and driver and, for buses and coaches, a crew member if there is a crew seat in the vehicle) ( h ) (maximum and minimum for each variant): …

2.6.1. Distribution of this mass among the axles and, in the case of a semi-trailer or centre-axle trailer, load on the coupling point (maximum and minimum for each variant): … U.K.
2.7. Minimum mass of the completed vehicle as stated by the manufacturer, in the case of an incomplete vehicle: … U.K.
2.8. Technically permissible maximum laden mass stated by the manufacturer ( i )( 3 ): … U.K.
2.8.1. Distribution of this mass among the axles and, in the case of a semi-trailer or centre-axle trailer, load on the coupling point ( 3 ): … U.K.
2.9. Technically permissible maximum mass on each axle : … U.K.
2.10. Technically permissible maximum mass on each axle group : … U.K.
2.11. Technically permissible maximum towable mass of the motor vehicle in case of U.K.
2.11.1. Drawbar trailer: … U.K.
2.11.2. Semi-trailer: … U.K.
2.11.3. Centre-axle trailer: … U.K.
2.11.4. Technically permissible maximum mass of the combination ( 3 ): … U.K.
2.11.6. Maximum mass of unbraked trailer: … U.K.
2.12. Technically permissible maximum static vertical load / mass on the vehicle's coupling point: … U.K.
2.12.1. Of the motor vehicle: … U.K.
2.16. Intended registration/in service maximum permissible masses (optional: where these values are given, they shall be verified in accordance with the requirements of Annex IV to Directive 97/27/EC) U.K.
2.16.1. Intended registration/in service maximum permissible laden mass (several entries possible for each technical configuration ( 5 )): … U.K.
2.16.2. Intended registration/in service maximum permissible mass on each axle and, in the case of a semi-trailer or centre-axle trailer, intended load on the coupling point stated by the manufacturer if lower than the technically permissible maximum mass on the coupling point (several entries possible for each technical configuration ( 5 )): … U.K.
2.16.3. Intended registration/in service maximum permissible mass on each axle group (several entries possible for each technical configuration ( 5 )): … U.K.
2.16.4. Intended registration/in service maximum permissible towable mass (several entries possible for each technical configuration ( 5 )): … U.K.
2.16.5. Intended registration/in service maximum permissible mass of the combination (several entries possible for each technical configuration ( 5 )): … U.K.

3. POWER PLANT ( k ) U.K.

3.1. Manufacturer of the engine: … U.K.
3.1.1. Manufacturer's engine code (as marked on the engine or other means of identification): … U.K.
3.1.2. Approval number (if appropriate) including fuel identification marking: … U.K.

(heavy-duty vehicles only)

3.2. Internal combustion engine U.K.
3.2.1.1. Working principle: positive ignition/compression ignition ( 1 ) U.K.

Cycle: four stroke/two stroke/rotary ( 1 )

3.2.1.2. Number and arrangement of cylinders: … U.K.
3.2.1.3. Engine capacity ( m ): …… cm 3 U.K.
3.2.1.6. Normal engine idling speed ( 2 ): …… min -1 U.K.
3.2.1.8. Maximum net power ( n ): …… kW at …… min -1 (manufacturer's declared value) U.K.
[F23.2.1.11. (Euro VI only) Manufacturer references of the Documentation package required by Articles 5, 7 and 9 of Regulation (EU) No 582/2011 enabling the approval authority to evaluate the emission control strategies and the systems on-board the engine to ensure the correct operation of NO x control measures] U.K.

Textual Amendments

3.2.2.1. Light-duty vehicles: Diesel/Petrol/LPG/NG or Biomethane/Ethanol (E 85)/Biodiesel/Hydrogen ( 1 ) ( 6 ) U.K.
[F33.2.2.2 Heavy duty vehicles Diesel/Petrol/LPG/NG-H/NG-L/NG-HL/Ethanol (ED95)/Ethanol (E85) ( 1 ) ( 6 )] U.K.

Textual Amendments

[F23.2.2.2.1. (Euro VI only) Fuels compatible with use by the engine declared by the manufacturer in accordance with Section 1.1.3 of Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 582/2011 (as applicable)] U.K.
3.2.2.4. Vehicle fuel type: Mono fuel, Bi fuel, Flex fuel ( 1 ) U.K.
3.2.2.5. Maximum amount of biofuel acceptable in fuel (manufacturer's declared value): …… % by volume U.K.
3.2.3. Fuel tank(s) U.K.
3.2.3.1. Service fuel tank(s) U.K.
3.2.3.1.1. Number and capacity of each tank: … U.K.
3.2.3.2. Reserve fuel tank(s) U.K.
3.2.3.2.1. Number and capacity of each tank: … U.K.
3.2.4. Fuel feed U.K.
3.2.4.1. By carburettor(s): yes/no ( 1 ) U.K.
3.2.4.2. By fuel injection (compression ignition only): yes/no ( 1 ) U.K.
3.2.4.2.2. Working principle: direct injection/pre-chamber/swirl chamber ( 1 ) U.K.
3.2.4.3. By fuel injection (positive ignition only): yes/no ( 1 ) U.K.
3.2.7. Cooling system: liquid/air ( 1 ) U.K.
3.2.8. Intake system U.K.
3.2.8.1. Pressure charger: yes/no ( 1 ) U.K.
3.2.8.2. Intercooler: yes/no ( 1 ) U.K.
[F23.2.8.3.3. (Euro VI only) Actual Intake system depression at rated engine speed and at 100 % load on the vehicle: kPa] U.K.
3.2.9. Exhaust system U.K.
[F23.2.9.2.1. (Euro VI only) Description and/or drawing of the elements of the exhaust system that are not part of the engine system] U.K.
[F23.2.9.3.1. (Euro VI only) Actual exhaust back pressure at rated engine speed and at 100 % load on the vehicle (compression-ignition engines only): … kPa] U.K.
3.2.9.4. Type, marking of exhaust silencer(s): … U.K.

Where relevant for exterior noise, reducing measures in the engine compartment and on the engine: …

3.2.9.5. Location of the exhaust outlet: … U.K.
[F23.2.9.7.1. (Euro VI only) Acceptable Exhaust system volume: … dm 3] U.K.
3.2.12. Measures taken against air pollution U.K.
[F23.2.12.1.1. (Euro VI only) Device for recycling crankcase gases: yes/no ( 2 ) U.K.

If yes, description and drawings:

If no, compliance with Annex V to Regulation (EU) No 582/2011 required]

3.2.12.2. Additional pollution control devices (if any, and if not covered by another heading) U.K.
3.2.12.2.1. Catalytic converter: yes/no ( 1 ) U.K.
3.2.12.2.1.11. Regeneration systems/method of exhaust after-treatment systems, description: … U.K.
3.2.12.2.1.11.6. Consumable reagents: yes/no ( 1 ) U.K.
3.2.12.2.1.11.7. Type and concentration of reagent needed for catalytic action: … U.K.
3.2.12.2.2. Oxygen sensor: yes/no ( 1 ) U.K.
3.2.12.2.3. Air injection: yes/no ( 1 ) U.K.
3.2.12.2.4. Exhaust gas recirculation: yes/no ( 1 ) U.K.
3.2.12.2.5. Evaporative emissions control system: yes/no ( 1 ) U.K.
3.2.12.2.6. Particulate trap: yes/no ( 1 ) U.K.
[F23.2.12.2.6.9. Other systems: yes/no ( 1 ) U.K.
3.2.12.2.6.9.1. Description and operation] U.K.
3.2.12.2.7. On-board-diagnostic (OBD) system: yes/no ( 1 ) U.K.
[F23.2.12.2.7.0.1. (Euro VI only) Number of OBD engine families within the engine family U.K.
3.2.12.2.7.0.2. (Euro VI only) List of the OBD engine families (when applicable) U.K.
3.2.12.2.7.0.3. (Euro VI only) Number of the OBD engine family the parent engine / the engine member belongs to: U.K.
3.2.12.2.7.0.4. (Euro VI only) Manufacturer references of the OBD-Documentation required by Article 5(4)(c) and Article 9(4) of Regulation (EU) No 582/2011 and specified in Annex X to that Regulation for the purpose of approving the OBD system U.K.
3.2.12.2.7.0.5. (Euro VI only) When appropriate, manufacturer reference of the Documentation for installing in a vehicle an OBD equipped engine system U.K.
3.2.12.2.7.0.6. (Euro VI only) When appropriate, manufacturer reference of the documentation package related to the installation on the vehicle of the OBD system of an approved engine U.K.
3.2.12.2.7.0.7. (Euro VI only) Written description and/or drawing of the MI ( 6 ) U.K.
3.2.12.2.7.0.8. (Euro VI only) Written description and/or drawing of the OBD off-board communication interface ( 6 )] U.K.
[F23.2.12.2.7.6.5. (Euro VI only) OBD Communication protocol standard: ( 4 ) U.K.
3.2.12.2.7.7. (Euro VI only) Manufacturer reference of the OBD related information required by of Article 5(4)(d) and Article 9(4) of Regulation (EU) No 582/2011 for the purpose of complying with the provisions on access to vehicle OBD and vehicle Repair and Maintenance Information, or U.K.
3.2.12.2.7.7.1. As an alternative to a manufacturer reference provided in Section 3.2.12.2.7.7 reference of the attachment to the information document set out in Appendix 4 of Annex III to Regulation (EU) No 582/2011 that contains the following table, once completed according to the given example: U.K.

  • Component — Fault code — Monitoring strategy — Fault detection criteria — MI activation criteria — Secondary parameters — Preconditioning — Demonstration test

  • Catalyst — P0420 — Oxygen sensor 1 and 2 signals — Difference between sensor 1 and sensor 2 signals — 3rd cycle — Engine speed, engine load, A/F mode, catalyst temperature — Two Type 1 cycles — Type 1]

3.2.12.2.8. Other systems (description and operation): … U.K.
[F23.2.12.2.8.1. (Euro VI only) Systems to ensure the correct operation of NO x control measures U.K.
3.2.12.2.8.2. (Euro VI only) Engine with permanent deactivation of the driver inducement, for use by the rescue services or in vehicles specified in Article 2(3)(b) of this Directive: yes/no U.K.
3.2.12.2.8.3. (Euro VI only) Number of OBD engine families within the engine family considered when ensuring the correct operation of NO x control measures U.K.
3.2.12.2.8.4. (Euro VI only) List of the OBD engine families (when applicable) U.K.
3.2.12.2.8.5. (Euro VI only) Number of the OBD engine family the parent engine / the engine member belongs to U.K.
3.2.12.2.8.6. (Euro VI only) Lowest concentration of the active ingredient present in the reagent that does not activate the warning system (CD min ): (% vol.) U.K.
3.2.12.2.8.7. (Euro VI only) When appropriate, manufacturer reference of the Documentation for installing in a vehicle the systems to ensure the correct operation of NO x control measures U.K.
3.2.12.2.8.8. Components on-board the vehicle of the systems ensuring the correct operation of NO x control measures U.K.
3.2.12.2.8.8.1.

Activation of the creep mode:

‘ disable after restart ’ / ‘ disable after fuelling ’ / ‘ disable after parking ’  ( 7 )

3.2.12.2.8.8.2.

When appropriate, manufacturer reference of the documentation package related to the installation on the vehicle of the system ensuring the correct operation of NO x control measures of an approved engine

3.2.12.2.8.8.3.

Written description and/or drawing of the warning signal ( 6 )]

3.2.12.2.9. Torque limiter: yes/no ( 1 ) U.K.
3.2.13.1. Location of the absorption coefficient symbol (compression ignition engines only): … U.K.
3.2.15. LPG fuelling system: yes/no ( 1 ) U.K.
3.2.16. NG fuelling system: yes/no ( 1 ) U.K.
[F23.2.17.8.1.0.1. (Euro VI only) Self adaptive feature? Yes/No (1) U.K.
3.2.17.8.1.0.2. (Euro VI only) Calibration for a specific gas composition NG-H/NG-L/NG-HL ( 1 ) U.K.

Transformation for a specific gas composition NG-H t /NG-L t /NG-HL t  ( 1 )]

3.3. Electric motor U.K.
3.3.1. Type (winding, excitation): … U.K.
3.3.1.1. Maximum hourly output: …… kW U.K.
3.3.1.2. Operating voltage: …… V U.K.
3.3.2. Battery U.K.
3.3.2.4. Position: … U.K.
3.4. Engine or motor combination U.K.
3.4.1. Hybrid electric vehicle: yes/no ( 1 ) U.K.
3.4.2. Category of hybrid electric vehicle: off-vehicle charging/not off-vehicle charging: ( 1 ) U.K.
[F23.5.4. (Euro VI only) CO 2 emissions for heavy duty engines U.K.
3.5.4.1. (Euro VI only) CO 2 mass emissions WHSC test: … g/kWh U.K.
3.5.4.2. (Euro VI only) CO 2 mass emissions WHTC test: … g/kWh U.K.
3.5.5. (Euro VI only) Fuel consumption for heavy duty engines U.K.
3.5.5.1. (Euro VI only) Fuel consumption WHSC test: … g/kWh U.K.
3.5.5.2. (Euro VI only) Fuel consumption WHTC test: … g/kWh] U.K.
3.6.5. Lubricant temperature U.K.

Minimum: …… K

Maximum: …… K

4. TRANSMISSION ( p ) U.K.

4.2. Type (mechanical, hydraulic, electric, etc.): … U.K.
4.5. Gearbox U.K.
4.5.1. Type (manual/automatic/CVT (continuously variable transmission)) ( 1 ) U.K.
4.6. Gear ratios U.K.
Gear Internal gearbox ratios (ratios of engine to gearbox output shaft revolutions) Final drive ratio(s) (ratio of gearbox output shaft to driven wheel revolutions) Total gear ratios

Maximum for CVT

1

2

3

...

Minimum for CVT

Reverse
4.7. Maximum vehicle design speed (in km/h) ( q ) U.K.
4.9. Tachograph: yes/no ( 1 ) U.K.
4.9.1 Approval mark: … U.K.

5. AXLES U.K.

5.1. Description of each axle: … U.K.
5.2. Make: … U.K.
5.3. Type: … U.K.
5.4. Position of retractable axle(s): … U.K.
5.5. Position of loadable axle(s): … U.K.

6. SUSPENSION U.K.

6.2. Type and design of the suspension of each axle or wheel: … U.K.
6.2.1. Level adjustment: yes/no/optional ( 1 ) U.K.
6.2.3. Air-suspension for driving axle(s): yes/no ( 1 ) U.K.
6.2.3.1. Suspension of driving axle equivalent to air-suspension: yes/no ( 1 ) U.K.
6.2.4. Air-suspension for non-driving axle(s): yes/no ( 1 ) U.K.
6.2.4.1. Suspension of non-driving axle(s) equivalent to air-suspension: yes/no ( 1 ) U.K.
6.6.1. Tyre/wheel combination(s) U.K.
(a)

for tyres indicate size designation, load-capacity index, speed category symbol, rolling resistance in accordance with ISO 28580 (where applicable) ( r );

(b)

for wheels indicate rim size(s) and off-set(s)

6.6.1.1. Axles U.K.
6.6.1.1.1. Axle 1: … U.K.
6.6.1.1.2. Axle 2: … U.K.

etc.

6.6.1.2. Spare wheel, if any: … U.K.
6.6.2. Upper and lower limits of rolling radii U.K.
6.6.2.1. Axle 1: … U.K.
6.6.2.2. Axle 2: … U.K.

etc.

7. STEERING U.K.

7.2. Transmission and control U.K.
7.2.1. Type of steering transmission (specify for front and rear, if applicable): … U.K.
7.2.2. Linkage to wheels (including other than mechanical means; specify for front ans rear, if applicable): … U.K.
7.2.3. Method of assistance, if any: … U.K.

8. BRAKES U.K.

8.5. Anti-lock braking system: yes/no/optional ( 1 ) U.K.
8.9. Brief description of the braking system according to item 1.6 of the Addendum to Appendix 1 of Annex IX to Directive 71/320/EEC: … U.K.
8.11. Particulars of the type(s) of endurance braking system(s): … U.K.

9. BODYWORK U.K.

9.1. Type of bodywork using the codes set out in Part C of Annex II: … U.K.
9.3. Occupant doors, latches and hinges U.K.
9.3.1. Door configuration and number of doors: … U.K.
9.9. Devices for indirect vision U.K.
9.9.1. Rear-view mirrors, stating, for each rear-view mirror: U.K.
9.9.1.1. Make: … U.K.
9.9.1.2. Type-approval mark: … U.K.
9.9.1.3. Variant: … U.K.
9.9.1.6. Optional equipment which may affect the rearward field of vision: … U.K.
9.9.2. Devices for indirect vision other than mirrors: … U.K.
9.9.2.1. Type and description of the device: … U.K.
9.10. Interior arrangement U.K.
9.10.3. Seats U.K.
9.10.3.1. Number of seating positions ( s ): … U.K.
9.10.3.1.1. Location and arrangement: … U.K.
9.10.3.2. Seat(s) designated for use only when the vehicle is stationary: … U.K.
9.10.4.1. Type(s) of head restraints: integrated/detachable/separate ( 1 ) U.K.
9.10.4.2. Type-approval number(s), if available: … U.K.
9.10.8 Gas used as refrigerant in the air-conditioning system: … U.K.
9.10.8.1. The air-conditioning system is designed to contain fluorinated greenhouse gases with a global warming potential higher than 150: yes/no ( 1 ) U.K.
9.12.2. Nature and position of supplementary restraint systems (indicate yes/no/optional): U.K.
a

The table may be extended as necessary for vehicles with more than two rows of seats or if there are more than three seats across the width of the vehicle.

(L = left-hand side, R = right-hand side, C = centre)
Front airbag Side airbag Belt pre-loading device
First row of seats L
C
R
Second row of seats a L
C
R
9.17. Statutory plates U.K.
9.17.1. Photographs and/or drawings of the locations of the statutory plates and inscriptions and of the vehicle identification number: … U.K.
9.17.2. Photographs and/or drawings of the statutory plate and inscriptions (completed example with dimensions): … U.K.
9.17.3. Photographs and/or drawings of the vehicle identification number (completed example with dimensions): … U.K.
9.17.4.1. The meaning of characters in the second section and, if applicable, in the third section used to comply with the requirements of section 5.3 of ISO Standard 3779-1983 shall be explained: … U.K.
9.17.4.2. If characters in the second section are used to comply with the requirements of section 5.4 of ISO Standard 3779-1983, these characters shall be indicated: … U.K.
9.22. Front under-run protection U.K.
9.22.0. Presence: yes/no/incomplete ( 1 ) U.K.
9.23. Pedestrian protection U.K.
9.23.1. A detailed description, including photographs and/or drawings, of the vehicle with respect to the structure, the dimensions, the relevant reference lines and the constituent materials of the frontal part of the vehicle (interior and exterior), including detail of any active protection system installed U.K.
[F49.24. Frontal protection systems U.K.
9.24.1. General arrangement (drawings or photographs) indicating the position and attachment of the frontal protection systems: U.K.
9.24.3. Complete details of fittings required and full instructions, including torque requirements, for fitting:] U.K.

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11. CONNECTIONS BETWEEN TOWING VEHICLES AND TRAILERS AND SEMI-TRAILERS U.K.

11.1. Class and type of the coupling device(s) fitted or to be fitted: … U.K.
11.3. Instructions for attachment of the coupling type to the vehicle and photographs or drawings of the fixing points at the vehicle as stated by the manufacturer; additional information, if the use of the coupling type is restricted to certain variants or versions of the vehicle type: … U.K.
11.4. Information of the fitting of special towing brackets or mounting plates: … U.K.
11.5. Type-approval number(s): … U.K.

12. MISCELLANEOUS U.K.

12.7.1. Vehicle equipped with a 24 GHz short-range radar equipment: yes/no ( 1 ) U.K.

13. SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR BUSES AND COACHES U.K.

13.1. Class of vehicle: Class I/Class II/Class III/Class A/Class B ( 1 ) U.K.
13.1.2. Chassis types where the type-approved bodywork can be installed (manufacturer(s), and vehicle(s) types): … U.K.
13.3. Number of passengers (seated and standing) U.K.
13.3.1. Total (N): … U.K.
13.3.2. Upper deck (N a ) ( 1 ): … U.K.
13.3.3. Lower deck (N b ) ( 1 ): … U.K.
13.4. Number of passengers (seated) U.K.
13.4.1. Total (A): … U.K.
13.4.2. Upper deck (A a ) ( 1 ): … U.K.
13.4.3. Lower deck (A b ) ( 1 ): … U.K.
13.4.4. Number of wheelchair positions for category M 2 and M 3 vehicles: … U.K.

16. ACCESS TO VEHICLE REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE INFORMATION U.K.

16.1. Address of principal website for access to vehicle repair and maintenance information: … U.K.

B. Category O U.K.

0. GENERAL U.K.

0.1. Make (trade name of manufacturer): … U.K.
0.2. Type: … U.K.
0.2.1. Commercial name(s) (if available): … U.K.
0.3. Means of identification of type, if marked on the vehicle ( b ): … U.K.
0.3.1. Location of that marking: … U.K.
0.4. Category of vehicle ( c ): … U.K.
0.4.1. Classification(s) according to the dangerous goods which the vehicle is intended to transport: … U.K.
0.5. Name and address of manufacturer: … U.K.
0.8. Name(s) and address(es) of assembly plant(s): … U.K.
0.9. Name and address of the manufacturer's representative (if any): … U.K.

1. GENERAL CONSTRUCTION CHARACTERISTICS OF THE VEHICLE U.K.

1.1. Photographs and/or drawings of a representative vehicle: … U.K.
1.3. Number of axles and wheels: … U.K.
1.3.1. Number and position of axles with twin wheels: … U.K.
1.3.2. Number and position of steered axles: … U.K.
1.4. Chassis (if any) (overall drawing): … U.K.

2. MASSES AND DIMENSIONS ( f )( g ) U.K.

(in kg and mm) (refer to drawing where applicable)

2.1. Wheelbase(s) (fully loaded) ( g1 ): U.K.
2.1.1. Two-axle vehicles: … U.K.
2.1.2. Vehicles with three or more axles U.K.
2.1.2.1. Axle spacing between consecutive axles going from the foremost to the rearmost axle: … U.K.
2.1.2.2. Total axle spacing: … U.K.
2.3.1. Track of each steered axle ( g4 ): … U.K.
2.3.2. Track of all other axles ( g4 ): … U.K.
2.4. Range of vehicle dimensions (overall) U.K.
2.4.1. For chassis without bodywork U.K.
2.4.1.1. Length ( g5 ): … U.K.
2.4.1.1.1. Maximum permissible length: … U.K.
2.4.1.1.2. Minimum permissible length: … U.K.
2.4.1.1.3. In the case of trailers, maximum permissible drawbar length ( g6 ): … U.K.
2.4.1.2. Width ( g7 ): … U.K.
2.4.1.2.1. Maximum permissible width: … U.K.
2.4.1.2.2. Minimum permissible width: … U.K.
2.4.2. For chassis with bodywork U.K.
2.4.2.1. Length ( g5 ): … U.K.
2.4.2.1.1. Length of the loading area: … U.K.
2.4.2.1.2. In the case of trailers, maximum permissible drawbar length ( g6 ): … U.K.
2.4.2.2. Width ( g7 ): … U.K.
2.4.2.2.1. Thickness of the walls (in the case of vehicles designed for controlled-temperature transport of goods): … U.K.
2.4.2.3. Height (in running order) ( g8 ) (for suspension adjustable for height, indicate normal running position): … U.K.
2.6. Mass in running order U.K.

Mass of the vehicle with bodywork and, in the case of a towing vehicle of a category other than M 1 , with coupling device, if fitted by the manufacturer, in running order, or mass of the chassis or chassis with cab, without bodywork and/or coupling device if the manufacturer does not fit the bodywork and/or coupling device (including liquids, tools, spare wheel, if fitted, and driver and, for buses and coaches, a crew member if there is a crew seat in the vehicle) ( h ) (maximum and minimum for each variant): …

2.6.1. Distribution of this mass among the axles and, in the case of a semi-trailer or centre-axle trailer, load on the coupling point (maximum and minimum for each variant): … U.K.
2.7. Minimum mass of the completed vehicle as stated by the manufacturer, in the case of an incomplete vehicle: … U.K.
2.8. Technically permissible maximum laden mass stated by the manufacturer ( i )( 3 ): … U.K.
2.8.1. Distribution of this mass among the axles, and in the case of a semi-trailer or centre-axle trailer, load on the coupling point ( 3 ): … U.K.
2.9. Technically permissible maximum mass on each axle : … U.K.
2.10. Technically permissible maximum mass on each axle group : … U.K.
2.12. Technically permissible maximum static vertical load /mass on the vehicle's coupling point U.K.
2.12.2. Of the semi-trailer or centre-axle trailer: … U.K.
2.16. Intended registration/in service maximum permissible masses (optional: where these values are given, they shall be verified in accordance with the requirements of Annex IV to Directive 97/27/EC) U.K.
2.16.1. Intended registration/in service maximum permissible laden mass (several entries possible for each technical configuration ( 5 )): … U.K.
2.16.2. Intended registration/in service maximum permissible mass on each axle and, in the case of a semi-trailer or centre-axle trailer, intended load on the coupling point stated by the manufacturer if lower than the technically permissible maximum mass on the coupling point (several entries possible for each technical configuration ( 5 )): … U.K.
2.16.3. Intended registration/in service maximum permissible mass on each axle group (several entries possible for each technical configuration ( 5 )): … U.K.
2.16.4. Intended registration/in service maximum permissible towable mass (several entries possible for each technical configuration ( 5 )): … U.K.
2.16.5. Intended registration/in service maximum permissible mass of the combination (several entries possible for each technical configuration ( 5 )): … U.K.

4. TRANSMISSION U.K.

4.7. Maximum vehicle design speed (in km/h) ( q ) U.K.

5. AXLES U.K.

5.1. Description of each axle: … U.K.
5.2. Make: … U.K.
5.3. Type: … U.K.
5.4. Position of retractable axle(s): … U.K.
5.5. Position of loadable axle(s): … U.K.

6. SUSPENSION U.K.

6.2. Type and design of the suspension of each axle or wheel: … U.K.
6.2.1. Level adjustment: yes/no/optional ( 1 ) U.K.
6.2.4. Air-suspension for non-driving axle(s): yes/no ( 1 ) U.K.
6.2.4.1. Suspension of non-driving axle(s) equivalent to air-suspension: yes/no ( 1 ) U.K.
6.6.1. Tyre/wheel combination(s) U.K.
(a)

for tyres indicate size designation, load-capacity index, speed category symbol, rolling resistance in accordance with ISO 28580 (where applicable) ( r );

(b)

for wheels indicate rim size(s) and off-set(s)

6.6.1.1. Axles U.K.
6.6.1.1.1. Axle 1: … U.K.
6.6.1.1.2. Axle 2: … U.K.

etc.

6.6.1.2. Spare wheel, if any: … U.K.
6.6.2. Upper and lower limit of rolling radii U.K.
6.6.2.1. Axle 1: … U.K.
6.6.2.2. Axle 2: … U.K.

etc.

7. STEERING U.K.

7.2. Transmission and control U.K.
7.2.1. Type of steering transmission (specify for front and rear, if applicable): … U.K.
7.2.2. Linkage to the wheels (including other than mechanical means; specify for front and rear, if applicable): … U.K.
7.2.3. Method of assistance, if any: … U.K.

8. BRAKES U.K.

8.5. Antilock braking system: yes/no/optional ( 1 ) U.K.
8.9. Brief description of the braking system, according to item 1.6 of the addendum to Appendix 1 of Annex IX to Directive 71/320/EEC: … U.K.

9. BODYWORK U.K.

9.1. Type of bodywork using the codes defined in Part C of Annex II: … U.K.
9.17. Statutory plates U.K.
9.17.1. Photographs and/or drawings of the locations of the statutory plates and inscriptions and of the vehicle identification number: … U.K.
9.17.2. Photographs and/or drawings of the statutory plate and inscriptions (completed example with dimensions): … U.K.
9.17.3. Photographs and/or drawings of the vehicle identification number (completed example with dimensions): … U.K.
9.17.4.1. The meaning of characters in the second section and, if applicable, in the third section used to comply with the requirements of section 5.3 of ISO Standard 3779-1983 shall be explained: … U.K.
9.17.4.2. If characters in the second section are used to comply with the requirements of section 5.4 of ISO Standard 3779-1983 these characters shall be indicated: … U.K.

11. CONNECTIONS BETWEEN TOWING VEHICLES AND TRAILERS AND SEMI-TRAILERS U.K.

11.1. Class and type of the coupling device(s) fitted or to be fitted: … U.K.
11.5. Type-approval number(s): … U.K.

PART II U.K. Matrix showing the combinations of the entries listed in Part I within the versions and variants of the vehicle type

Item No All Version 1 Version 2 Version 3 Version n

Notes:

(a)

A separate matrix shall be compiled for each variant within the type.

(b)

Entries for which there are no restrictions on their combination within a variant shall be listed in the column headed ‘ all ’ .

(c)

The above information may be presented in an alternative layout or merged with the information supplied in Part I.

(d)

Each variant and each version shall be identified by an alphanumerical code consisting of a combination of letters and numbers, which shall also be indicated in the certificate of conformity (Annex IX) of the vehicle concerned.

(e)

Variant(s) which fall(s) under Annex XI shall be identified by a specific alphanumerical code.

PART III U.K. Type-approval numbers

Supply the information required by the following table in respect of the applicable subjects for this vehicle in Annex IV or Annex XI. (All relevant approvals for each subject shall be included. However, information in respect of components need not be given here so long as such information is included in the approval certificate relating to the installation prescriptions).

a

Contracting Parties to the Revised 1958 Agreement.

b

To be indicated if not obtainable from the type-approval number.

c

To be indicated when the manufacturer applies the provisions of Article 9(6). In such a case, the applied regulatory act shall be specified in the second column.

Subject Type-approval number or test report number c Member State or Contracting Party a issuing the type-approval b or test report c Extension date Variant(s)/version(s)

Signed: …

Position in company: …

Date: …]