SCHEDULE 1SIGN TO BE DISPLAYED BY AUTHORISED EXAMINERS (see Regulation 9)

I4PART IDiagram showing Size, Colour and Type of Sign to be Displayed by Authorised Examiners

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

All dimensions are in millimetres

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PART IIConditions as to Erection of Sign shown in Part I of this Schedule

I11

The sign shall be securely fixed against a wall of the vehicle testing station.

I22

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.

I33

Not more than one sign shall be displayed on each road frontage.

F2SCHEDULE 2

Annotations:
Amendments (Textual)

THE PRESCRIBED STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS FOR VEHICLES IN CLASSES I AND II1

a

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

Item No.

Regulations

Affecting

1

16 and 18

Braking

2

24, 26, 27 and 100(1) (insofar as it relates to the condition of the road wheels)

Wheels and Tyres

3

29

Steering

4

37

Audible Warning Instrument

5

54, 57 and 100(1) (insofar as it relates to the condition of the pipings, attachment brackets and mounting of the exhaust system)

Exhaust

6

100(1) (insofar as it relates to the condition of the vehicle structure, 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 or braking of the vehicle)

Structure and Suspension

b

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

Item No.

Regulations

Affecting

7

18 and 23

Front Position Lamp

8

18 and 23

Dipped Beam Headlamp

9

18 and 23

Main Beam Headlamp

10

18 and 23

Rear Position Lamp

11

18 and 23

Rear Retro Reflector

12

18 and 23

Stop Lamp

13

18 and 23

Direction Indicator

THE PRESCRIBED STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS FOR VEHICLES IN CLASS III2

a

The requirements specified in items 2, 3, 4 and 7 to 13 in paragraph 1 above.

b

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

Item No.

Regulations

Affecting

14

15, 16 and 18

Braking

15

22 and 100(1) (insofar as it relates to the condition of the vehicle structure, 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

16

34

Windscreen Cleaning

17

46, 47 and 48

Seat Belts and Anchorages

18

54 and 100(1) (insofar as it relates to the condition of the pipings, attachment brackets and mounting of the exhaust system)

Exhaust

THE PRESCRIBED STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS FOR VEHICLES IN CLASS IV3

a

The requirements specified in items F32, 3, 4 and 7 to 18 in paragraphs 1 and 2 above.

b

The requirements contained in the following provision of the Construction and Use Regulations:—

Item No.

Regulations

Affecting

19

61

Emissions

THE PRESCRIBED STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS FORVEHICLES IN CLASS V4

a

The requirements specified in items 2, 3, 4, 7 to 13 and 15 to 19 in F4paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 above.

b

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

Item No.

Regulations

Affecting

20

15, 16, 17 and 18

Braking

F520A

F525

F5Tyre Load and Speed Ratings

21

30, 31 and 32

Glass and Field of Vision

22

33

Mirrors

23

35 and 36

Speedometer

24

36A and 70A

Speed Limiter

25

39 and 100(1) (insofar as it relates to the security and condition of the fuel system components or, as the case may be, their maintenance so that no danger is likely to be caused)

Fuel Tanks and Pipes

26

100(1) (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)

Seats, driving controls, body, doors and other openings

c

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

Item No.

Regulations

Affecting

27

18 and 23

Rear Registration Plate Lamp

28

18 and 23

Rear Fog Lamp

29

18 and 23

Hazard Warning Signal Device

THE PRESCRIBED STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS FORVEHICLES IN CLASS VI5

a

The requirements specified in items 2, 3, 4, 7 to 13, 15 to 26, 28 and 29 in paragraphs 1 to 4 above.

b

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

Item No.

Regulations

Affecting

F6. . .

F6. . .

F6. . .

31

60

Radio Interference Suppression

32

62

Closets, etc

33

100(1) (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, transmission, battery, shock absorbers, bumpers, doors, seats, driving controls, windows and mirrors

34

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

35

8

Guard Rail

36

13

Fuel Tanks, Carburettors, etc

37

14

Exhaust Pipe

38

15

Luggage Racks

39

16

Artificial Lighting

40

17

Electrical Equipment

41

18

Body

42

20

Steps, Platforms and Stairs

43

21

Number, Position and Size of Entrances and Exits

44

22

Width of Exits and Entrances

45

23

Doors

46

24

Marking, Positioning and Operation of Emergency Exits

47

25

Access to Exits

48

28

Seats

49

29

Passenger Protection

50

30

Ventilation

51

31

Driver’s Accommodation

52

32

Windscreens

53

33

Passengers' Communication with Driver

54

34

General Construction

55

35

Fire Extinguishing Apparatus

56

36

First Aid Equipment

57

38

Obstruction of Driver

58

39

Body Maintenance

59

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

60

1

Exhaust Pipes

61

2

Doors

62

3

Emergency Doors

63

4

Power-operated Doors

64

5

Locks, Handles and Hinges of Doors

65

6

View of Doors

66

7

Access to Doors

67

8

Grab Handles and Hand Rails

68

9

Seats

69

10

Electrical Equipment and Wiring

70

11

Fuel Tanks

71

12

Lighting of Steps

72

13

General Construction and Maintenance

Item No.

(Schedule 7)

Affecting

73

I

Fire Extinguishing Apparatus

74

II

First Aid Equipment

e

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

Item No.

Regulations

Affecting

75

18 and 23

End Outline Marker Lamp

f

The requirements of the Community Recording Equipment Regulation insofar as they relate to the installation of recording equipment and the seals to be affixed to such equipment.

THE PRESCRIBED STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS FORVEHICLES IN CLASS VII6

The requirements specified in items 2, 3, 4, 7 to 13, 15 to 19, 20 and F720A in F7paragraphs 1 to 4 above.

F1SCHEDULE 3THE MANNER AND CONDITIONS OF CARRYING OUT EXAMINATIONS, AND THE APPARATUS TO BE USED (see Regulation 4(4))

Annotations:
Amendments (Textual)

F1PART IThe Lighting Requirements

F11

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F12

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F1PART IIThe Stop Lamp Requirements

F13

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F1PART IIIThe Direction Indicator Requirements

F14

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F1PART IVThe Braking Requirements

F16

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F17

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F1PART VThe Steering Requirements

F18

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F1PART VIThe Tyre Requirements

F19

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F1PART VIIThe Seat Belt and Anchorages Requirements

F110

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F1PART VIIIThe Windscreen Cleaning Requirements

F111

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F1PART IXThe Exhaust Requirements

F112

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F1PART XThe Audible Warning Instrument Requirements

F113

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F1PART XIThe Body-work and Suspension Requirements

F115

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F1PART XIIThe Class VI Vehicle Requirements

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I5SCHEDULE 4REGULATIONS REVOKED BY REGULATION 2

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

Title

Year and Number

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