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The Motor Vehicles (Tests) Regulations 1981

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[F1SCHEDULE 2 (see regulation 4)E+W+STHE PRESCRIBED STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS FOR VEHICLES IN CLASSES I TO V

1.(a) The requirements contained in the following provisions of the Construction and Use Regulations:—E+W+S

Item NoRegulationsAffecting
115, 16, 17 and 18Braking
229Steering
324, 26, 27 and 100(1) (insofar as it relates to condition of the road wheels to the extent that such condition is likely to lead to a rapid deflation of the tyres of such wheels).Tyres
446, 47 and 48Seat Belts and Anchorages
534Windscreen Cleaning
654 and 100(1) (insofar as it relates to the condition of the pipings, attachment brackets and mounting of the exhaust system)Exhaust
737Audible Warning Instrument
822 and 100(1) (insofar as it relates to the condition of the vehicle structure, the body, the chassis, frame and any subframe or any mounting or connection or part of the suspension, to the extent that such condition may prejudice the steering, braking or seat belt mountings of the vehicle).Structure and Suspension
[F2936A and 70ASpeed limiter and plate]

(b)The requirements contained in the following provisions of the Lighting Regulations:—

Item NoRegulationsAffecting
1018 and 23Front Position Lamp
1118 and 23Dipped Beam Headlamp
1218 and 23Main Beam Headlamp
1318 and 23Rear Position Lamp
1418 and 23Rear Retro Reflector
1518 and 23Stop Lamp
1618 and 23Direction Indicator]

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