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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 (1.1.1993) by The Motor Vehicles (Tests) (Amendment) (No. 4) Regulations 1991 (S.I. 1991/2229), reg. 1(1)(c), Sch. 2
1.—(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 |
2.—(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 | 30 | Glass and Field of Vision |
16 | 33 | Mirrors |
17 | 34 | Windscreen Cleaning |
18 | 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 |
[F219 | 46, 47 and 48 | Seat Belts and Anchorages fitted in accordance with the said regulations 46 and 47 |
19A | 100(1) (insofar as it relates to the condition of the seat belts and anchorages) | Seat Belts, other than those referred to in item 19 above, and their anchorages] |
20 | 54 and 100(1) (insofar as it relates to the condition of the pipings, attachment brackets and mounting of the exhaust system) | Exhaust |
[F320A | 66 | Plates ] |
21 | 67 | Vehicle Identification Number |
22 | 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 mounting of the vehicle or may otherwise cause danger) | Structure and Suspension |
23 | 100(1) (insofar as it relates to the condition of seats, doors and other openings, to the extent that such condition may cause danger) | Seats, Doors and Other Openings |
(c)The requirements contained in the following provisions of the Lighting Regulations:—
Item No. | Regulations | Affecting |
---|---|---|
24 | 18 and 23 | Rear Registration Plate Lamp |
25 | 18 and 23 | Rear Fog Lamp |
26 | 18 and 23 | Hazard Warning Signal Device |
(d)The requirements contained in the following provisions of the Road Vehicles (Registration and Licensing) Regulations 1971:—
Item No. | Regulations | Affecting |
---|---|---|
27 | [F417,]18, 19 and 20 | Registration Marks |
Textual Amendments
F2Words in Sch. 2 para. 2(b) substituted (1.8.1998) by The Motor Vehicles (Tests) (Amendment) Regulations 1998 (S.I. 1998/1672), regs. 1, 14(2)
F3Words in Sch. 2 para. 2(b) inserted (2.1.1993) by The Motor Vehicles (Tests) (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 1992 (S.I. 1992/3160), regs. 1, 4(2)(a)
F4Word in Sch. 2 para. 2(d) inserted (2.1.1993) by The Motor Vehicles (Tests) (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 1992 (S.I. 1992/3160), regs. 1, 4(2)(b)
3.—(a) The requirements specified in items 2, 3, 4 and 7 to 27 in paragraphs 1 and 2 above.
(b)The requirements contained in the following provision of the Construction and Use Regulations:—
Item No. | Regulations | Affecting |
---|---|---|
28 | 61 | Emissions |
3A.—(a) The requirements specified in items 2, 3, 4 and 7 to 28 in paragraphs 1 to 3 above.
(b)The requirements contained in the following provision of the Construction and Use Regulations:—
Item No. | Regulations | Affecting |
---|---|---|
28A | 100(1) (insofar as it relates to the manner in which the seat belts and anchorages have been installed including, in the case of a seat which incorporates integral seat belt anchorages, the system by which the seat assembly itself is secured to the vehicle structure) | Seat Belts, other than child restraints, disabled person’s belts or those referred to in item 19 of paragraph 2 above, fitted to forward facing seats, and their anchorages] |
Textual Amendments
F5Sch. 2 para. 3A inserted (1.8.1998) by The Motor Vehicles (Tests) (Amendment) Regulations 1998 (S.I. 1998/1672), regs. 1, 14(3)
4.—(a) The requirements specified in items 2, 3, 4, 7 to 13, 16 to [F620, 22,] 24 to 26 [F7and 28] in paragraphs 1 and 2 above.
(b)The requirements contained in the following provisions of the Construction and Use Regulations:—
Item No. | Regulations | Affecting |
---|---|---|
29 | 15, 16, 17 and 18 | Braking |
[F829A] | [F825] | [F8Tyre Load and Speed Ratings] |
30 | 30, 31 and 32 | Glass and Field of Vision |
31 | 35 and 36 | Speedometer |
32 | 36A and 70A | Speed Limiter |
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) | Seats, driving controls, body, doors and other openings |
Textual Amendments
F6Words in Sch. 2 para. 4(a) substituted (2.1.1993) by The Motor Vehicles (Tests) (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 1992 (S.I. 1992/3160), regs. 1, 4(3)(a)
F7Words in Sch. 2 para. 4(a) inserted (2.1.1993) by The Motor Vehicles (Tests) (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 1992 (S.I. 1992/3160), regs. 1, 4(3)(a)
F8Words in Sch. 2 para. 4(b) inserted (2.1.1993) by The Motor Vehicles (Tests) (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 1992 (S.I. 1992/3160), regs. 1, 4(3)(b)
4A. The requirements specified in items 2, 3, 4, 7 to 13, 16 to 20, 22, 24 to 26 and 28 to 33 in paragraphs 1 to 4 above.]
Textual Amendments
F9Sch. 2 para. 4A inserted (1.8.1998) by The Motor Vehicles (Tests) (Amendment) Regulations 1998 (S.I. 1998/1672), regs. 1, 14(4)
5.—(a) The requirements specified in items 2, 3, 4, 7 to 13, 16 to 20, 22, [F1024,] 25, [F1126, 28 and 29 to 33] in paragraphs 1 to 4 above.
(b)The requirements contained in the following provisions of the Construction and Use Regulations:—
Item No. | Regulations | Affecting |
---|---|---|
F12... | F12... | F12... |
35 | 60 | Radio Interference Suppression |
36 | 62 | Closets, etc |
37 | 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 and security of glass in windows and mirrors |
38 | 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 |
---|---|---|
39 | 8 | Guard Rail |
40 | 13 | Fuel Tanks, Carburettors, etc |
41 | 14 | Exhaust Pipe |
42 | 15 | Luggage Racks |
43 | 16 | Artificial Lighting |
44 | 17 | Electrical Equipment |
45 | 18 | Body |
46 | 20 | Steps, Platforms and Stairs |
47 | 21 | Number, Position and Size of Entrances and Exits |
48 | 22 | Width of Exits and Entrances |
49 | 23 | Doors |
50 | 24 | Marking, Positioning and Operation of Emergency Exits |
51 | 25 | Access to Exits |
52 | 28 | Seats |
53 | 29 | Passenger Protection |
54 | 30 | Ventilation |
55 | 31 | Driver’s Accommodation |
56 | 32 | Windscreens |
57 | 33 | Passengers' Communication with Driver |
58 | 34 | General Construction |
59 | 35 | Fire Extinguishing Apparatus |
60 | 36 | First Aid Equipment |
61 | 38 | Obstruction of Driver |
62 | 39 | Body Maintenance |
63 | 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 |
---|---|---|
64 | 1 | Exhaust Pipes |
65 | 2 | Doors |
66 | 3 | Emergency Doors |
67 | 4 | Power-operated Doors |
68 | 5 | Locks, Handles and Hinges of Doors |
69 | 6 | View of Doors |
70 | 7 | Access to Doors |
71 | 8 | Grab Handles and Hand Rails |
72 | 9 | Seats |
73 | 10 | Electrical Equipment and Wiring |
74 | 11 | Fuel Tanks |
75 | 12 | Lighting of Steps |
76 | 13 | General Construction and Maintenance |
Item No. | (Schedule 7) | Affecting |
---|---|---|
77 | I | Fire Extinguishing Apparatus |
78 | II | First Aid Equipment |
(e)The requirements contained in the following provisions of the Lighting Regulations:—
Item No. | Regulations | Affecting |
---|---|---|
79 | 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.
Textual Amendments
F10Word in Sch. 2 para. 5(a) inserted (2.1.1993) by The Motor Vehicles (Tests) (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 1992 (S.I. 1992/3160), regs. 1, 4(4)(a)
F11Words in Sch. 2 para. 5(a) substituted (1.8.1998) by The Motor Vehicles (Tests) (Amendment) Regulations 1998 (S.I. 1998/1672), regs. 1, 14(5)
F12Words in Sch. 2 para. 5(b) omitted (2.1.1993) by virtue of The Motor Vehicles (Tests) (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 1992 (S.I. 1992/3160), regs. 1, 4(4)(b)
5A.—(a) The requirements specified in items 2, 3, 4, 7 to 13, 16 to 20, 22, 24 to 26, 28 to 38 and 79 in paragraphs 1 to 5 above.
(b)For minibuses of a type mentioned in regulation 41 of the Construction and Use Regulations, the requirements specified in items 64 to 78 in paragraph 5 above.
(c)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.]
Textual Amendments
F13Sch. 2 para. 5A inserted (1.8.1998) by The Motor Vehicles (Tests) (Amendment) Regulations 1998 (S.I. 1998/1672), regs. 1, 14(6)
6. The requirements specified in items 2, 3, 4, 7 to [F1413] [F15, 15 to 28, 29 and 29A in paragraphs 1 to 4 above].
Textual Amendments
F14Words in Sch. 2 para. 6 substituted (2.1.1993) by The Motor Vehicles (Tests) (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 1992 (S.I. 1992/3160), regs. 1, 4(5)
F15Words in Sch. 2 para. 6 substituted (1.8.1998) by The Motor Vehicles (Tests) (Amendment) Regulations 1998 (S.I. 1998/1672), regs. 1, 14(7)
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Textual Amendments
F16Sch. 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] |
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