Commencement Information
I1Sch. 1 Pt. I in force at 31.12.1981, see reg. 1
1. The sign shall be securely fixed against a wall of the vehicle testing station.E+W+S
Commencement Information
I2Sch. 1 para. 1 in force at 31.12.1981, see reg. 1
2. The sign shall be so exhibited that no part thereof is above the fascia level of the vehicle testing station or above fifteen feet from the ground, whichever is the lower.E+W+S
Commencement Information
I3Sch. 1 para. 2 in force at 31.12.1981, see reg. 1
3. Not more than one sign shall be displayed on each road frontage.E+W+S
Commencement Information
I4Sch. 1 para. 3 in force at 31.12.1981, see reg. 1
Textual Amendments
F1Sch. 2 substituted (18.3.1991) by The Motor Vehicles (Tests) (Amendment) (No. 1) Regulations 1991 (S.I. 1991/253), regs. 1(b), 11, Sch.
1.—(a) The requirements contained in the following provisions of the Construction and Use Regulations:—E+W+S
Item No | Regulations | Affecting |
---|---|---|
1 | 15, 16, 17 and 18 | Braking |
2 | 29 | Steering |
3 | 24, 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 |
4 | 46, 47 and 48 | Seat Belts and Anchorages |
5 | 34 | Windscreen Cleaning |
6 | 54 and 100(1) (insofar as it relates to the condition of the pipings, attachment brackets and mounting of the exhaust system) | Exhaust |
7 | 37 | Audible Warning Instrument |
8 | 22 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 |
[F29 | 36A and 70A | Speed limiter and plate] |
(b)The requirements contained in the following provisions of the Lighting Regulations:—
Item No | Regulations | Affecting |
---|---|---|
10 | 18 and 23 | Front Position Lamp |
11 | 18 and 23 | Dipped Beam Headlamp |
12 | 18 and 23 | Main Beam Headlamp |
13 | 18 and 23 | Rear Position Lamp |
14 | 18 and 23 | Rear Retro Reflector |
15 | 18 and 23 | Stop Lamp |
16 | 18 and 23 | Direction Indicator |
Textual Amendments
F2Sch. 2 para. 1(a) item 9 inserted (1.4.1991) by The Motor Vehicles (Tests) (Amendment) (No. 1) Regulations 1991 (S.I. 1991/253), regs. 1(a), 13(a)
2.—(a) The requirements specified in [F3items 1 to 16] in paragraph 1 aboveE+W+S
(b)The requirements contained in the following provisions of the Construction and Use Regulations:—
Item No | Regulations | Affecting |
---|---|---|
17 | 25 | Tyre Load Capacity |
18 | 30 | Field of Vision |
19 | 33 | Mirrors |
20 | 35 and 36 | Speedometer |
21 | 60 | Radio Interference Suppression |
[F421A | 61 | Emissions] |
22 | 62 | Closets, etc |
23 | 100 (insofar as it relates to the question whether the particulars opposite are fitted or, as the case may be, maintained so that no danger is likely to be caused) | Spare wheel carrier, means of coupling trailers, chassis, wiring, engine mounting, fuel tanks and pipes, transmission, battery, shock absorbers, bumpers, mirrors, wings and wheel arches, cab, cab steps or ring, doors, seats, driving controls and window glass. |
24 | 109 | Television sets |
(c)For those vehicles certified in accordance with the Public Service Vehicles (Conditions of Fitness, Equipment, Use and Certification) Regulations 1981, the requirements contained in the following provisions of those Regulations:—
Item No | Regulations | Affecting |
---|---|---|
25 | 8 | Guard Rail |
26 | 13 | Fuel Tanks and Carburettors |
27 | 14 | Exhaust Pipe |
28 | 15 | Luggage Racks |
29 | 16 | Artificial Lighting |
30 | 17 | Electrical Equipment |
31 | 18 | Body |
32 | 20 | Steps, Platforms and Stairs |
33 | 21 | Number, Position and Size of Entrances and Exits |
34 | 22 | Width of Exits and Entrances |
35 | 23 | Doors |
36 | 24 | Marking, Positioning and Operation of Emergency Exits |
37 | 25 | Access to Exits |
38 | 28 | Seats |
39 | 29 | Passenger Protection |
40 | 30 | Ventilation |
41 | 31 | Driver’s Accommodation |
42 | 32 | Windscreens |
43 | 33 | Passengers' Communication with Driver |
44 | 34 | General Construction |
45 | 35 | Fire Extinguishing Apparatus |
46 | 36 | First Aid Equipment |
47 | 38 | Obstruction of Driver |
48 | 39 | Body Maintenance |
49 | 44 | Carriage of Inflammable or Dangerous Substances |
(d)For minibuses of a type mentioned in regulation 41 of the Construction and Use Regulations, the following requirements specified in Schedules 6 and 7 to those Regulations:—
Item No | (Schedule 6) | Affecting |
---|---|---|
50 | 1 | Exhaust Pipes |
51 | 2 | Doors |
52 | 3 | Emergency Doors |
53 | 4 | Power-operated Doors |
54 | 5 | Locks, Handles and Hinges of Doors |
55 | 6 | View of Doors |
56 | 7 | Access to Doors |
57 | 8 | Grab Handles and Hand Rails |
58 | 9 | Seats |
59 | 10 | Electrical Equipment and Wiring |
60 | 11 | Fuel Tanks |
61 | 12 | Lighting of Steps |
62 | 13 | General Construction and Maintenance |
Item No | (Schedule 7) | Affecting |
---|---|---|
63 | I | Fire Extinguishing Apparatus |
64 | II | First Aid Equipment |
(e)The requirements contained in the following provisions of the Lighting Regulations:—
Item No | Regulations | Affecting |
---|---|---|
65 | 18 and 23 | End Outline Marker Lamp |
66 | 18 and 23 | Rear Fog Lamp |
67 | 18 and 23 | Hazard Warning Signal Device |
(f)The requirements of the Community Recording Equipment Regulation F5... insofar as they relate to the installation of recording equipment and the seals to he affixed to such equipment.]
Textual Amendments
F3Words in Sch. 2 para. 2(a) substituted (1.4.1991) by virtue of The Motor Vehicles (Tests) (Amendment) (No. 1) Regulations 1991 (S.I. 1991/253), regs. 1(a), 13(b)
F4Sch. 2 para. 2(b) item 21A inserted (1.8.1991) by The Motor Vehicles (Tests) (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 1991 (S.I. 1991/1525), regs. 1(b), 7(a)
F5Words in Sch. 2 para. 2(f) omitted (1.8.1991) by virtue of The Motor Vehicles (Tests) (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 1991 (S.I. 1991/1525), regs. 1(b), 7(b)
3. The requirements specified in items 1 to 8 and 10 to 16 in paragraph 1 above and in item 17 of paragraph 2 above.]E+W+S
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Textual Amendments
F6Sch. 3 omitted (18.3.1991) by virtue of The Motor Vehicles (Tests) (Amendment) (No. 1) Regulations 1991 (S.I. 1991/253), regs. 1(b), 12
Title | Year and Number |
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The Motor Vehicles (Tests) Regulations 1976 | S.I. 1976/1977 |
The Motor Vehicles (Tests) (Amendment) Regulations 1976 | S.I. 1976/2155 |
The Motor Vehicles (Tests) (Amendment) Regulations 1978 | S.I. 1978/1574 |
The Motor Vehicles (Tests) (Amendment) Regulations 1979 | S.I. 1979/439 |
The Motor Vehicles (Tests) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 1979 | S.I. 1979/1215 |
The Motor Vehicles (Tests) (Amendment) Regulations 1980 | S.I. 1980/616 |
The Motor Vehicles (Tests) (Amendment) Regulations 1981 | S.I. 1981/951 |