Examination for plating
17.—(1) In a case where a vehicle is submitted for an examination for plating, a goods vehicle examiner shall cause the vehicle to be examined for the purpose of determining whether—
(a)the vehicle is of a make, model and type to which the standard lists apply;
(b)the constructional particulars relating to that make, model and type are substantially complied with by the vehicle; and
(c)the weights shown in the standard lists are applicable to the vehicle.
(2) For the purpose mentioned in paragraph (1) the goods vehicle examiner shall have regard to—
(a)the particulars as respects the vehicle shown in the application mentioned in regulation 12 relating to the vehicle; and
(b)any information which may have been supplied by the Secretary of State subsequent to the publication of the standard lists as to the applicability of any of the weights shown in those lists.