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The Motor Vehicles (Tests) Regulations 1981

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SCHEDULE 1E+W+SSIGN TO BE DISPLAYED BY AUTHORISED EXAMINERS (see Regulation 9)

PART IE+W+SDiagram showing Size, Colour and Type of Sign to be Displayed by Authorised Examiners

Commencement Information

I1Sch. 1 Pt. I in force at 31.12.1981, see reg. 1

All dimensions are in millimetres

PART IIE+W+SConditions as to Erection of Sign shown in Part I of this Schedule

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

[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]
[F39A 61 Emissions]

(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

THE PRESCRIBED STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS FOR VEHICLES IN CLASS VIE+W+S

2.(a) The requirements specified in [F4items 1 to 9 and 10 to 16] in paragraph 1 aboveE+W+S

(b)The requirements contained in the following provisions of the Construction and Use Regulations:—

Item NoRegulationsAffecting
1725Tyre Load Capacity
1830Field of Vision
1933Mirrors
2035 and 36Speedometer
2160Radio Interference Suppression
[F521A61Emissions]
2262Closets, etc
23100 (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.
24109Television 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 NoRegulationsAffecting
258Guard Rail
2613Fuel Tanks and Carburettors
2714Exhaust Pipe
2815Luggage Racks
2916Artificial Lighting
3017Electrical Equipment
3118Body
3220Steps, Platforms and Stairs
3321Number, Position and Size of Entrances and Exits
3422Width of Exits and Entrances
3523Doors
3624Marking, Positioning and Operation of Emergency Exits
3725Access to Exits
3828Seats
3929Passenger Protection
4030Ventilation
4131Driver’s Accommodation
4232Windscreens
4333Passengers' Communication with Driver
4434General Construction
4535Fire Extinguishing Apparatus
4636First Aid Equipment
4738Obstruction of Driver
4839Body Maintenance
4944Carriage 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
501Exhaust Pipes
512Doors
523Emergency Doors
534Power-operated Doors
545Locks, Handles and Hinges of Doors
556View of Doors
567Access to Doors
578Grab Handles and Hand Rails
589Seats
5910Electrical Equipment and Wiring
6011Fuel Tanks
6112Lighting of Steps
6213General Construction and Maintenance
Item No(Schedule 7)Affecting
63IFire Extinguishing Apparatus
64IIFirst Aid Equipment

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

Item NoRegulationsAffecting
6518 and 23End Outline Marker Lamp
6618 and 23Rear Fog Lamp
6718 and 23Hazard Warning Signal Device

(f)The requirements of the Community Recording Equipment Regulation F6... insofar as they relate to the installation of recording equipment and the seals to he affixed to such equipment.]

THE PRESCRIBED STATUTORY REOUIREMENTS FOR VEHICLES IN CLASS VIIE+W+S

3.  The requirements specified in [F7items 1 to 8 and 9A to 16] in paragraph 1 above and in item 17 of paragraph 2 above.E+W+S

F8SCHEDULE 3E+W+STHE MANNER AND CONDITIONS OF CARRYING OUT EXAMINATIONS, AND THE APPARATUS TO BE USED (see Regulation 4(4))

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Textual Amendments

SCHEDULE 4E+W+SREGULATIONS REVOKED BY REGULATION 2

Commencement Information

I5Sch. 4 in force at 31.12.1981, see reg. 1

TitleYear and Number
The Motor Vehicles (Tests) Regulations 1976S.I. 1976/1977
The Motor Vehicles (Tests) (Amendment) Regulations 1976S.I. 1976/2155
The Motor Vehicles (Tests) (Amendment) Regulations 1978S.I. 1978/1574
The Motor Vehicles (Tests) (Amendment) Regulations 1979S.I. 1979/439
The Motor Vehicles (Tests) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 1979S.I. 1979/1215
The Motor Vehicles (Tests) (Amendment) Regulations 1980S.I. 1980/616
The Motor Vehicles (Tests) (Amendment) Regulations 1981S.I. 1981/951

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