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PART IITABLE OF FEES FOR THE EXAMINATION OF VEHICLES OR PARTS OF VEHICLES

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Approval requirementsParticulars of type of examination, or vehicle part where not uniform in relation to each approval requirementAmount of fee for examination
Fee No.(a)(b)(a)(b)
Subject matterDocument in which requirement is specified££
SECTION A—COMPONENT TESTS
HEADLAMPS

01001

01002

01003

Headlamps emitting an asymmetrical passing beam or driving beam or both

Directive 76/761/EEC

or

ECE Regulation 1

or

Item 6 in Schedule 1 to the G.B. Regs

Type C

Type R

Type CR

837

767

937

375

341

427

01004

01005

01006

Headlamps emitting an asymmetrical passing beam or driving beam or both

Directive 76/761/EEC as last amended by 89/517/EEC

or

ECE Regulation 1.01

Type C

Type R

Type CR

1,857

1,787

1,967

878

844

930

01201

01202

01203

Sealed-beam headlamps emitting a European asymmetrical passing beam or a driving beam or both

ECE Regulations 5 and 5.01

or

Item 6 in Schedule 1 to the G.B. Regs

Type SR

Type SC

Type SCR

1,647

1,787

2,057

769

840

980

01204

01205

01206

Sealed-beam headlamps emitting a European asymmetrical passing beam or a driving beam or both

ECE Regulation 5.02

or

Item 6 in Schedule 1 to the G.B. Regs

Type SR

Type SC

Type SCR

2,667

2,807

3,077

1,277

1,347

1,475

01401

01402

01403

Headlamps emitting an asymmetrical passing beam or a driving beam or both and equipped with halogen H1, H2 or H3 filament lamps

ECE Regulation 8

or

Item 6 in Schedule 1 to the G.B. Regs

Type HC

Type HR

Type HCR

907

847

1,027

410

381

473

01406

01407

01408

Headlamps emitting an asymmetrical passing beam or a driving beam or both and equipped with halogen H1, H2 or H3 filament lamps

ECE Regulation 8.04

or

Item 6 in Schedule 1 to the G.B. Regs

Type HC

Type HR

Type HCR

1,937

1,867

2,057

910

882

975

01601

01602

01603

Headlamps emitting an asymmetrical passing beam or a driving beam or both and equipped with halogen filament lamps (H4 lamps)

ECE Regulations 20 and 20.01

or

Items 6 and 6A in Schedule 1 to the G.B. Regs

Type HC

Type HR

Type HCR

907

847

1,027

410

381

473

01604

01605

01606

Headlamps emitting an asymmetrical passing beam or a driving beam or both and equipped with halogen filament lamps (H4 lamps)

ECE Regulation 20.02

or

Item 6A in Schedule 1 to the G.B. Regs

Type HC

Type HR

Type HCR

1,937

1,867

2,057

911

882

975

01801

01802

01803

Halogen sealed-beam (H4SB) headlamps emitting an asymmetrical passing beam or driving beam or both

ECE Regulations 31 and 31.01

or

Item 6 in Schedule 1 to the G.B. Regs

Type HSR

Type HSC

Type HSCR

1,397

1,667

1,937

645

783

915

01804

01805

01806

Halogen sealed-beam (H4SB) headlamps emitting an asymmetrical passing beam or driving beam or bothECE Regulation 31.02

Type HSR

Type HSC

Type HSCR

2,417

2,697

2,957

1,146

1,294

1,416

01901Headlamps for mopedsECE Regulation 56917415
01902Headlamps for motorcyclesECE Regulation 57.012,057975
01903Headlamps for motorcyles emitting an asymmetrical passing beam and a driving beam and equipped with halogen lamps (HS1)ECE Regulation 722,057975
01904Headlamps for mopeds emitting a driving beam and passing beamECE Regulation 761,027469

02001

02002

02003

ADDITIONAL tests for headlamps, carried out at the same time as one of the respective tests specified aboveRespective standards listed in column 2 above, included with the Regulation shown in column 3 of this item

Addition for COLOUR alternative for R5 or R31

Addition for COLOUR alternative for R8 or R20

Addition for STONEGUARD alternative for R1, R5, R8, R20, R31

620

250

430

184

93

269

03—SIGNAL LAMPS

03001

03002

Reflex reflecting devices

Directive 76/757/EEC

or

ECE Regulation 3

or

Item 8 in Schedule 1 to the G.B. Regs

Universal mounting left and right version

887

1,057

400

487

03003

03004

03005

03006

03007

03008

Reflex reflecting devices

ECE Regulations 3.01 and 3.02

or

Item 8A in Schedule 1 to the G.B. Regs

Retroreflector universal

Two orientations

Retroreflector left & right

Two orientations

Clear and amber extension at the same time

Clear and amber extension at a later date

937

1,307

1,117

1,567

260

537

400

609

514

736

98

232

03201

03202

Direction indicators

Directive 76/759/EEC

or

ECE Regulation 6

or

Item 9 in Schedule 1 to the G.B. Regs

Single function, single lamp

Two orientations

837

1,157

379

534

03203

03204

03205

Direction indicators

Directive 76/759 as last amended by 89/277/EEC

or

ECE Regulation 6.01 or Item 9 in Schedule 1 to the G.B. Regs

Single function, single lamp

Two orientations

Single function, assembly of two lamps

977

1,367

1,447

446

635

676

03401

03402

Lamps—side, rear or stop

Directive 76/758/EEC

or

ECE Regulation 7

or

Item 7 in Schedule 1 to the G.B. Regs

Single function, side, rear or stop

Two orientations

837

1,157

379

534

03403

03404

03405

Lamps—side, rear or stop

Directive 76/758 as last amended by 89/516/EEC

or

ECE Regulations 7.01 and 7.02

or

Item 7A in Schedule 1 to the G.B. Regs

Single function, single lamp

Two orientations

Single function, assembly of two lamps

977

1,367

1,447

446

635

676

03601

03602

03603

03604

03605

ADDITIONAL tests for signal lamps, carried out at the same time as one of the respective tests specified aboveRelevant standards listed in column 2 above, included with the Regulation shown in column 3 of this item

EACH additional function as part of a rear group, to Regulations:

  • 6, 7 or 23

    • two orientations

  • 6.01 or 7.02 single lamp

    • two orientations

  • 6.01 or 7.02 assembly of two lamps

285

390

360

500

830

101

155

141

209

370

04001

04002

Signal lamps for motorcycles or mopedsEEC Regulation 50

Any one function, position or stop or indicator

Each additional function as part of same group

837

285

375

100

04201Advance warning trianglesECE Regulations 27, 27.01 and 27.02Full test2,067730
04202Advance warning trianglesECE Regulation 27.03Full test2,347829
05—OTHER LAMPS

05001

05002

Devices for the illumination of rear registration plates

Directive 76/760/EEC

or

ECE Regulation 4

First examination

Each additional examination carried out at the same time

837

245

372

91

05201Front fog lamps

Directive 76/762/EEC

or

ECE Regulations 19 and 19.01

Full test on standard lamp unit882398
05202Front fog lampsECE Regulations 19.02Full test on standard lamp unit1,897896

05250

05251

ADDITIONAL tests for fog lamps, carried out at the same time as aboveECE Regulations 19, 19.01 and 19.02

Addition of COLOUR alternative

Addition of STONEGUARD alternative

400

400

167

167

05401

05402

Reversing lamps

Directive 77/539/EEC

or

ECE Regulation 23

Single function

Two orientations

837

1,157

372

530

05601

05602

Rear fog lamps

Directives 77/538/EEC as last amended by 89/518/EEC

or

ECE Regulation 38

or

Item 21 in Schedule 1 to the G.B. Regs

Single function

Two orientations

1,027

1,437

475

670

05801

05802

Parking lamps

Directive 77/540/EEC

or

ECE Regulation 77

Single function

Two functions

837

1,047

372

475

06001

06002

Special warning lightsECE Regulation 65

Full test—Class A

Full test—Class B

2,367

3,307

07—FILAMENT LAMPS
07001Incandescent electric filament lamps for headlamps emitting an asymmetrical passing beam or driving beam or both

Directive 76/761/EEC as last amended by 89/517/EEC

or

ECE Regulation 2

or

Item 6 in Schedule 1 to the G.B. Regs

Single bulb type1,367
07201Halogen H1, H2 or H3 filament lamps for headlamps emitting an asymmetrical passing beam or driving beam or both

ECE Regulation 8

or

Item 6 in Schedule 1 to the G.B. Regs

Single bulb type1,217
07401Halogen H4 filament lamps for headlamps emitting an asymmetrical passing beam or driving beam or both

ECE Regulation 20

or

Item 6A in Schedule 1 to the G.B. Regs

Single bulb type1,577

07601

07602

07603

07604

07605

07606

Filament lamps

ECE Regulation 37.01

or

Item 6 in Schedule 1 to the G.B. Regs

Type R2

Type H4

Types H1, H2 and H3

Type P25–2

Types P25-1, R19, C11, C15, T8-4, W10/5, W10/3, F1, F2 and F3

Types S1 and S2

1,367

1,577

1,217

837

707

1,367

07607

07608

07609

07610

07611

07612

07613

07614

07615

07616

Filament lamps

ECE Regulations 37.02 and 37.03

or

Items 6 and 6A in Schedule 1 to the G.B. Regs

Type R2 and S4

Type H4 and HS1

Types H1, H2, H3 and HS2

Type P21/5W

Types P21/W, R5W, R10W, C5W, C21W, T4W, W5W, F1, F2 and F3

Types S1 and S2

Type S3

Type P21/4W

Type PY21W

Type H1, H2, and H3 selective yellow

1,367

1,577

1,217

837

707

1,367

1,217

937

907

1,417

09—SEAT BELTS

09004

09005

09006

09007

09008

Seat belts

ECE Regulation 16.04

or

Item 12A(1) in Schedule 1 to the G.B. Regs

or

Directive 77/541/EEC as last amended by 90/628/EEC

Two or three point static belt assembly

Two or three point belt with an emergency locking retractor

Addition to above when tested as a restraint system

Four point harness belt

Harness belt with retractor

2,963

3,514

2,150

2,963

3,504

858

977

485

858

977

11—CHILD RESTRAINTS

11010

11011

11012

11020

Child restraintsECE Regulation 44.02

CHILD HARNESS, Assembly without retractors

CHILD SEATS—single Mass Group and attachment system:–

  • Forward facing with child harness and seat restraint

  • Rearward facing with child harness and seat restraint

  • Addition of booster seat/cushion with adult belt to restrain child

2,310

3,159

4,020

1,509

1,381

1,511

1,920

713

11030

11031

11032

11040

ECE Regulation 44.03CHILD HARNESS, Assembly without retractors

CHILD SEATS—single Mass Group and attachment system:–

  • Forward facing with child harness and seat restraint

  • Rearward facing with child harness and seat restraint

  • Addition of booster seat/cushion with adult belt to restrain child

2,470

3,670

4,419

1,677

1,519

1,663

2,114

781

11050

11051

ADDITIONAL tests to above for:–

  • Automatically locking retractor,

  • or emergency locking retractor

475

567

205

260

13—GLASS
13001Safety glassItem 15 or 15A in Schedule 1 to the G.B. RegsGlass manufactured under licence issued by the British Standards Institution256
13002Safety glass

ECE Regulation 43

or

Directive 92/22/EEC

or

Items 15B and 15C in Schedule 1 to the G.B. Regs

Conversion of a BSAU 178 approval to ECE Regulation 43 or Directive 92/22/EEC256

13003

13004

13010

13011

Safety glass

ECE Regulation 43

or

Item 15B in Schedule 1 to the G.B. Regs

Windscreens:

  • toughened

  • toughened—slow moving vehicle

  • laminated

  • treated and laminated

2,089

1,688

2,630

2,729

932

13020

13021

Windows other than windscreens:

  • toughened

  • laminated

1,130

1,362

603

13050

13051

Additional test on:

  • plastic coated glass

  • double-glazed units

217

344

13060

13061

13062

13063

13064

13065

13066

13067

13068

Safety glass

Directive 92/22/EEC

or

Item 15C in Schedule 1 to the G.B. Regs

Windscreens:

  • ordinary laminated glass (II)

  • ordinary laminated glass (II/P)

  • treated laminated glass (III)

  • treated laminated glass (III/P)

  • glass plastic (IV)

Windows other than windscreens:

  • toughened glass

  • laminated glass

  • glass plastic

  • additional tests on double glazed units with approved glass

2,630

3,301

2,733

3,401

3,146

1,130

1,362

2,013

344

13100Safety glass—installationDirective 92/22/EECExamination of installed glass197
15001Rear-view mirrors

Directive 71/127/EEC as last amended by 88/321/EEC

or

ECE Regulations 46 and 46.01

Component test, witnessed at manufacturers' premises484

15002

15003

15004

15005

15006

Rear-view mirrors

Directive 71/127/EEC as last amended by 88/321/EEC

or

ECE Regulations 46 and 46.01

Component test on single mirror of large dimensions or complex mounting involving two impact tests

Component test on single mirror of moderate dimensions and simple mounting system involving two impact tests

Modified mounting

Additional type

Reflectivity only

1,127

887

480

610

390

15201

15202

Rear-view mirrors for motorcyclesDirective 80/780/EEC

Component test (as 15003 above)

Component test witnessed at manufacturers premises

887

484

17—OTHER COMPONENTS

17001

17002

Recording equipment for road transport vehiclesCommunity Regulation 3821/85 as last amended by 2479/95

Instrument and chart

Chart only, instrument supplied by applicant

4,413

1,273

17201

17202

Rear marking plates

  • slow vehicles

ECE Regulation 69

Rear marking plate

Additional model

3,757

1,737

17204

17205

Rear marking plates

  • heavy and long vehicles

ECE Regulation 70

Rear marking plate

Additional model

3,757

1,737

17300

17301

Spray suppression devicesDirective 91/226/EEC

Installation for 2 axle vehicle

Separate technical unit

376

359

294

SECTION B—VEHICLE TESTS
20—ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS

20001

20002

20003

20004

20005

20006

Radio-interference suppression

Directive 72/245/EEC

or

ECE Regulation 10.01

or

Item 2A in Schedule 1 to the G.B. Regs

or

Item 5A in Schedule 1 to the G.B. Regs for Goods Vehicles

DOT TEST SITE

First examination

Each additional examination at the same time

MANUFACTURER'S TEST SITE

First examination—DOT test equipment

Each additional examination at the same time

First examination—test equipment supplied by applicant

Each additional examination at the same time

725

557

973

602

461

334

20100Radio-interference suppression (electromagnetic compatibility)Directive 95/54/EC1,920
22—ENGINE RELATED TESTS EMISSIONS—LIGHT VEHICLES

22003

22004

Exhaust emissions—three wheeled vehicles, petrol or diesel

Item 4J in Schedule 1 to the G.B. Regs

or

Item 2J in Schedule 1 to the G.B. Regs for Goods Vehicles

European cycle Type I, II & III test

Each additional Type I test

1,952

775

634

103

22020

22022

22026

22028

Exhaust emissions—petrol and diesel

Directive 70/220/EEC as last amended by 94/12/EEC

or

ECE Regulation 83.02

or

Items 4G and 4K in Schedule 1 to the G.B. Regs

or

Items 2G and 2I in Schedule 1 to the G.B. Regs for Goods Vehicles

Type I, III & IV test

Petrol engine to US Federal Regs

Petrol engine Type V test—Durability

Diesel engine Type V test—Durability

3,029

2,880

94,044

92,536

826

918

1,391

1,826

22101

22150

Exhaust emissions—two wheeled vehicles

ECE Regulation 40.01

ECE Regulation 47

Motorcycle emissions—full test

Moped emissions—full test

628

624

EMISSIONS—HEAVY VEHICLES
22202Exhaust emissions—dieselItem 3B in Schedule 1 to the G.B. Regs for Goods VehiclesBSAU 141 certificate233193
22203Smoke emissions—diesel enginesDirective 72/306/EEC or ECE Regulation 24.03VEHICLE TEST of smoke emissions to the co-incident requirements of each Regulation or Directive2,942527

22210

22211

22212

Diesel engine power and smoke emissions

Directive 72/306/EEC and Directive 80/1269/EEC as last amended by 88/195/EEC

or

ECE Regulation 24.03

BENCH TESTS carried out on a single engine to the co-incident requirements of respective Regulation or Directive

  • Power and smoke

  • Power only

  • Smoke only

7,621

7,242

7,012

745

616

527

22214Installation of approved engineECE Regulation 24.03 Part IIVerification of installed conditions and check intake and exhaust pressure883396

22401

22402

Diesel gaseous emissions

Directive 88/77/EEC as last amended by 91/542/EEC and 96/1/EC

or

ECE Regulation 49.02

or

Item 4H in Schedule 1 to the G.B. Regs

or

Item 2H in Schedule 1 to the G.B. Regs for Goods Vehicles

Full bench test

Test as a CONTINUATION of an engine tested for power or smoke on the same bench (carry over power curve)

9,527

3,240

895

549

POWER AND FUEL CONSUMPTION

22601

22602

Power to weight ratioItem 1A in Schedule 1 to the G.B. Regs for Goods Vehicles

Where power to weight ratio is less than 6 kilowatts per tonne

Where power to weight ratio is 6 kilowatts per tonne or more

246

216

185

170

22603

22604

Power to weight ratioItem 1 in Schedule 1 to the G.B. Regs for Goods Vehicles

Where power to weight ratio is less than 6 kilowatts per tonne

Where power to weight ratio is 6 kilowatts per tonne or more

216

182

166

150

22610Engine powerDirective 80/1269/EEC as last amended by 88/195/EEC or ECE Regulation 85Full bench test on petrol or light diesel engine7,157639

22801

22802

22803

22804

22805

22806

Fuel consumption

Directive 80/1268/EEC

or

ECE Regulation 84

WITNESS of measurements for urban cycle, plus 90 and 120 km/h constant speed condition, to determine:

  • consumption—(90 and 120 km/h on TRACK).

  • ROAD LOADS for dynamometer settings

  • consumption on DYNAMOMETER (known loads)

  • PERFORMANCE measurements as above: consumption (90 and 120 km/h on TRACK)

  • ROAD LOAD measurements—all speeds

  • consumption on DYNAMOMETER (known loads)

3,271

912

1,743

949

978

714

22810Fuel consumptionDirective 80/1268/EEC as last amended by 93/116/EECDetermination of the CO2 emissions and fuel consumption on a dynamometer during the test cycle simulating the urban and extra-urban driving patterns as described in Appendix 1 of Annex III of Council Directive 91/441/EEC1,940559
24—SOUND LEVELS

24001

24002

24003

24010

Sound levels

Directive 70/157/EEC as last amended by 92/97/EEC

or

Item 14E and 14G in Schedule 1 to the G.B. Regs

or

Item 4E and 14F in Schedule 1 to the G.B. Regs for Goods Vehicles

Drive by and static test on:

  • category M1 and N1 vehicles

  • other category vehicles

Drive by, static and compressed air—vehicles with a GVW in excess of 2800 kg.

Drive by measurements on M1 and N1 vehicles for comparison of replacement silencers

851

1,150

1,227

1,333

426

536

592

557

24050

24051

24052

Silencer conditioning in preparation for sound level tests by aboveStandards in column 2 above for fee numbers 24001, 24002, and 24010

ADDITION to drive by test for silencer conditioning by:

Dynamometer bench method

Road method (driver supplied by applicant)

Pulsation method-on vehicle or prepared engine on bench

184

1,443

297

184

210

24201

24202

Audible warning devices

Directive 70/388/EEC

or

ECE Regulation 28

Laboratory tests on pair of horns

Vehicle-installed sound level

3,914

464

746

294

24205

24206

Audible warning devices for motorcyclesDirective 93/30

Laboratory tests on pair of horns

Vehicle installed sound level

3,914

464

746

294

24401

24403

Motorcycle sound levelsDirective 78/1015/EEC as last amended by 87/56/EEC (S.I. 1980 No. 765 and S.I. 1988 No. 1640) Directive 78/1015 as last amended by 89/235/EEC

Drive by and static test

Replacement silencer

644

384

491

26—DYNAMIC TESTS BRAKES—TRAILERS

26001

26002

26003

26004

26005

Brakes—small trailers

Directive 71/320/EEC as last amended by 91/422/EEC (excluding Annexes X, XI & XII)

or

ECE Regulations 13.03, 13.04, 13.05, 13.06, 13.07 and 13.08 (excluding annexes 13, 14 and 15, except where stated in column 3)

Trailers of category 01 not fitted with brakes

Inertia braked trailers up to category 02:–

  • System compatibility

  • Control device

  • Foundation brake

Electric braked trailers of category 02, to ECE Reg 13.05 Annex 14 or 85/647 Annex XI

272

1,014

1,217

2,354

237

702

882

26022Brakes—larger air braked trailers

Directive 71/320/EEC as last amended by 91/422/EEC

or

ECE Regulation 13.05, 13.06, 13.07 and 13.08

Static, laden and UNLADEN Dynamic tests on air braked trailers, excluding antilock and type I and II fade tests to Annex VII2,7542,586

26024

26025

Brakes—larger air braked trailers

Directive 71/320/EEC as last amended by 91/422/EEC

or

ECE Regulation 13.05, 13.06, 13.07 and 13.08

Tests to the ANTI-LOCK requirements of Annex 13 of ECE 13.05 and Annex X of Directive 85/647 (excluding EMI) Normal brake test

1,561

1,189

1,345

976

26026

26027

Brakes—larger air braked trailers

Directive 71/320/EEC as last amended by 91/422/EEC

or

ECE Regulations 13.03, 13.04, 13.05, 13.06, 13.07 and 13.08

Type I & II FADE TESTS on an axle system leading to the issue of an Annex VII report to Directive and Annex II to Regulation—

  • on TRACK

    • on DYNAMOMETER

1,767

1,513

672

26030Brakes—trailer combination and ABS

Directive 71/320/EEC as last amended by 91/442/EEC

or

ECE Regulation 13.06, 13.07 and 13.08

Air braked trailers tri-axle or tandem3,7661,587
BRAKES—OTHER VEHICLE TYPES
26201Brakes—other vehicle typesItem 6E in Schedule 1 to the G.B. Regs for Goods VehiclesTests for slow vehicles and public works vehicles876714
26202Brakes—other vehicle types

ECE Regulations 13.03, 13.04 and 13.05

or

Items 13D and 13F in Schedule 1 to the G.B. Regs

Tests for category L5 three wheel vehicles1,644972

26203

26204

26205

26206

26207

26208

26209

Brakes—other vehicle types

Directive 71/320/EEC as last amended by 91/422/EEC (excluding Annexes X, XI and XII)

or

ECE Regulations 13.03, 13.04, 13.05, 13.06, 13.07 and 13.08 (excluding Annexes 13, 14 and 15)

or

Items 13E and 13G in Schedule 1 to the G.B. Regs

or

Items 6F, 6H, 6I and 6J in Schedule 1 to the G.B. Regs for Goods Vehicles

Brakes—hydraulic and hydraulic assisted, (excluding anti-lock) for:

  • M1 passenger cars and other M1 or N1 vehicles ≤ 2500kg

  • Other M1 and N1 vehicles >2500 kg or M2 & N2 vehicles

Brakes—full air and air over hydraulic (excluding anti-lock) for vehicles less than 50 tonnes:

  • N3 and M3, 3–4 axle, designed to draw a trailer

  • N3 and M3, 3–4 axle, NOT designed, or 2 axle designed to draw a trailer

  • N3 and M3, 2 axle, NOT designed to draw a trailer

  • N2 & M2 vehicles

  • Mobile cranes over 50 tonnes, STATICS and LADEN dynamics

2,834

3,070

6,599

6,337

5,821

4,886

7,130

1,480

1,643

2,511

2,307

2,103

1,858

26213

26214

26215

26216

26217

26218

Brakes—other vehicle types

Directive 71/320/EEC as last amended by 91/422/EEC (excluding Annexes X, XI and XII)

or

ECE Regulations 13.03, 13.04, 13.05, 13.06, 13.07 and 13.08 (excluding Annexes 13, 14 and 15)

or

Items 13E and 13G in Schedule 1 to the G.B. Regs

or

Items 6F, 6H, 6I and 6J in Schedule 1 to the G.B. Regs for Goods Vehicles

Brakes—hydraulic and hydraulic assisted, (full test of anti-lock system) for:

  • M1 passenger cars and other M1 or N1 vehicles ≤ 2500kg

  • Other M1 and N1 vehicles >2500 kg or M2 & N2 vehicles

Brakes—full air and air over hydraulic (including anti-lock) for vehicles less than 50 tonnes:

  • N3 and M3, 3–4 axle, designed to draw a trailer

  • N3 and M3, 3–4 axle, NOT designed, or 2 axle designed to draw a trailer

  • N3 and M3, 2 axle, NOT designed to draw a trailer

  • N2 & M2 vehicles

6,252

6,488

11,054

10,770

10,263

9,339

2,788

2,951

4,142

3,938

3,693

3,408

26250

26252

26254

26256

Brakes—other vehicle types. Anti-lock tests

Directive 71/320/EEC as last amended by 91/422/EEC

or

ECE 13.05, 13.06, 13.07 and 13.08

Tests of anti-lock brake system only, where no assistant provided by applicant, (excluding electro-magnetic interference) for:

  • M1 & N1 vehicle

  • Other vehicles

Test of anti-lock brake system only, where assistant provided by applicant (excluding electro-magnetic interference) for:

  • M1 & N1 vehicle

  • Other vehicles

4,438

5,657

3,760

4,685

1,834

2,225

26270

26271

26272

Brakes (replacement linings)

Directive 71/320/EEC as last amended by 85/647/EEC (Annex XII)

or

ECE Regulation 13.05 Annex 15

or

ECE Regulation 90.01

Monitor dynamometer comparison test of replacement brake linings fitted to:

  • Disc brakes

  • M1 or N1 drum brakes

Other category drum brakes

712

712

822

26280Brakes (EMC)Directive 71/320/EEC as last amended by 85/647/EEC or 88/194/EEC (Annex X) or ECE 13.05 Annex 13Test on anti-lock control units and servo devices to check for electromagnetic compatibility2,336673
MOTORCYCLE BRAKES

26401

26402

26403

26404

Brakes on motorcycles

ECE Regulations 78.01, 78.02

or

Directive 93/14/EEC

Tests to the requirements for motor cycle brakes:

  • L1 & L2 machines

  • L1 & L2 machines, rider supplied by applicant

  • L3 & L4 machines

  • L3 & L4 machines, rider/driver supplied by applicant

1,979

1,410

2,427

1,794

806

1,155

27—STEERING

27001

27002

Steering

Directive 70/311/EEC as last amended by 92/62/EEC

or

ECE regulation 79.01

Measurement of steering effort; vehicles >3500 kg including power steering and auxiliary steering equipment.

Measurement of steering effort; vehicles >3500 kg including power steering.

2,613

2,153

1,753

1,324

27003Steering—trailersDirective 70/311/EEC as last amended by 92/62/EECMeasurement of steering effort1,657939
TEMPORARY SPARE WHEEL
27201Temporary spare wheel

Directive 92/23/EEC

or

ECE Regulation 64

Test of vehicle stability745395
SPEEDOMETERS
27401Speedometers and reverse gear

Directive 75/443/EEC

or

ECE Regulations 39

or

Item 20 in Schedule 1 to the G.B. Regs

Test of accuracy, marking, visibility and check of gearing632366
28—BODY STRUCTURE LATCHES AND HINGES
28001Door latches and hingesDirective 70/387/EECInspection to Annex 1 of the Directive only275220

28002

28003

28004

Door latches and hinges

Directive 70/387/EEC

or

Items 1 or 1A in Schedule 1 to the G.B. Regs

or

ECE Regulation 11.02

Laboratory and vehicle test on M1 and N1 4 door vehicles, including 30g by calculation

Laboratory and vehicle test on M1 and N1 4 door vehicles, including 30g by additional DYNAMIC TEST

ADDITION each SLIDING DOOR system

4,041

6,215

2,756

719

719

72

PROTECTIVE STEERING

28201

28202

Protective steering

Directive 74/297/EEC

or

ECE Regulations 12.01 and 12.02

or

Item 3 or 3A in Schedule 1 to the G.B. Regs

Forward BARRIER impact test

On spoke, off spoke body block test to Directive, or original or non-original equipment to Annex 4 of the Regulation

7,513

4,947

619

529

28203Protective steering

ECE Regulation 12.02

or

Item 3A in Schedule 1 to the G.B. Regs

Two HEADFORM impacts on steering control (with deployed airbag) as original or non-original equipment, to Annex 5 of the Regulation4,050574
28205Protective steering

Directive 74/297/EEC as last amended by 91/662/EEC

or

ECE Regulation 12.03

Complete test including linear impactor (with airbag deployed), barrier impact and bodyblock tests15,5371,198
OTHER IMPACTS
28401Rear impactECE Regulation 32Moving barrier impact to rear of vehicle (R32 only)8,412715
28410Head on impactECE Regulation 33Passenger space (R33 only)8,165671
28501Frontal collisionECE Regulation 94Impact with 30° angled barrier15,0841,113
28506Lateral CollisionECE Regulation 95Impact at 260 mm height12,3061,102
FIRE RISKS

28601

28602

Fire risksECE Regulation 34.01

Front and rear impact (R34 only) —excluding Annex 5 test

Tests to full requirements Annex 5 only

14,270

14,655

1,054

1,323

SEAT BELTS AND ANCHORAGES
28801Seat belt anchorages

Directive 76/115/EEC as last amended by 90/629/EEC

or

ECE Regulation 14.03

Dimensions and strength requirements for a five seat vehicle (including lap only pulls—front and rear)6,992970
28802Installation of seat beltsDirective 77/541/EEC as last amended by 90/628/EECExamination of seat belt installation requirements on front and rear seats of five seat vehicle368368
SEAT TESTS

29001

29002

29003

Seats and anchorages

Directives 74/408/EEC as last amended by 81/577/EEC

or

ECE Regulation 17.02

or

Item 16 in Schedule 1 to the G.B. Regs

Inspection of other vehicles in accordance wtih Annex III

M1 vehicle—5 seats. Full test, STATIC method (Simple 20g calcs—GB 16)

M1 vehicle—5 seats, DYNAMIC method (including “H” points, front and rear moment)

272

7,954

12,936

247

671

559

29010

29011

Head restraints

Directive 78/932/EEC

or

ECE Regulation 25.03

Test of head restraint on one seat (including displacement and two impacts):

  • FRONT

  • REAR in car

4,408

4,878

521

521

29020Seats and anchorages and head restraintsECE Regulations 17.03 and 17.04M1 vehicles—5 seats, full head rest front and rear, two dynamic runs (seats set in adjustment positions)17,7551,073
BODY AND TRIM

29201

29202

Interior fittings

Directives 74/60/EEC as last amended by 78/632/EEC

or

ECE Regulation 21.01

or

Item 18 in Schedule 1 to the G.B. Regs

Examination of M1 vehicle, including determination of “H” points facia and seat zones and up to 6 impact tests

Each additional impact test

9,771

416

1,497

43

29251

29252

29253

External projections

Directives 74/483/EEC as last amended by 79/488/EEC

or

ECE Regulation 26.01

or

Items 19 and 19A in Schedule 1 to the G.B. Regs

Examination, including radio aerial as original equipment

Test on separate technical units:

  • Luggage or ski rack

  • Radio aerial

903

374

212

712

271

194

29255External projections—goods vehicles

ECE Regulation 61

or

Council Directive 92/114/EEC

Examination of vehicle655561
29301Wheel guardsDirective 78/549/EEC as amended by 94/78/ECExamination 2 axle vehicle381353
REAR AND SIDE PROTECTION

29401

29402

29403

29404

Rear protective devices

Directive 70/221/EEC as last amended by 81/333/EEC

or

ECE Regulations 58 and 58.01

Inspection of M1, M2, M3, N1, O1 and O2 vehicles

Installation of separate technical units

FORCE TEST, on tech units or on N2, N3, O3 and O4 vehicles

Assessment by CALCULATION

329

329

4,861

627

260

260

519

538

29405Rear protective devicesECE Regulation 58.01Installed unit721
29450Side guards

Directive 89/297/EEC

or

ECE Regulation 73

Examination and load—2 points3,082444

29501

29502

Fuel tanksDirective 70/221/EEC as last amended by 81/333/EEC

Other than M1 & N1 vehicles

M1 and N1 vehicles

4,370

3,947

545

521

29601

29602

29603

Front underrun protectionECE Regulation 93

Dimensions and fitting only

Test as STU of complex adjustable discontinous section

Test and installation of non-approved STU

367

4,848

4,972

342

521

642

30—VISIBILITY

30001

30002

Rear-view mirrors

Directives 71/127/EEC as last amended by 88/321/EEC

or

ECE Regulation 46.01

or

Items 10, 10A, 10B and 10C in Schedule 1 to the G.B. Regs

Field of vision, any 2 mirrors of appropriate class

EACH additional mirror on the same vehicle

2,468

504

518

91

30401Forward field of visionDirective 77/649/EEC as last amended by 90/630/EECFull determination of “H” and “V” points vision zones and pillar angles2,054609
30601Defrost and demisting systems

Directive 78/317/EEC

or

Item 23 in Schedule 1 to the G.B. Regs

Full determination of “H” and “V” points zones A and B and defrost/demist cleared area5,2061,233
31—WIPER AND WASHER SYSTEMS

30801

30802

30804

30805

Wiper and washer systems

Directive 78/318/EEC as amended by 94/68/EC

or

Item 22 in Schedule 1 to the G.B. Regs

Vehicle test of WIPER system with APPROVED washer system (including full determination of “H” and “V” points and zones A and B)

WASHER system as a separate technical unit

WASHER system as a separate technicalunit (Government test house)

Vehicle test of WIPER system with non-approved WASHER system including verification of system

3,586

2,183

997

853

771

1,225

HEATING SYSTEMS

31001

31002

Heating systemsDirective 78/548/EEC

Vehicles fitted with a system for heating the passenger compartment using heat from the engine COOLING system

Vehicles fitted with a system for using heat from the EXHAUST gases or the engine cooling air

233

712

219

520

32—LIGHTING INSTALLATION

32001

32002

Installation of lighting and signalling equipment

Item 24 in Schedule 1 to the G.B. Regs

or

Item 24A in Schedule 1 to the G.B. Regs

Examination

755

965

533

608

32003

32004

32005

32006

32007

Installation of lighting and signalling devices

Directives 76/756/EEC as last amended by 91/663/EEC

or

ECE Regulation 48 and 48.01

or

Item 24 in Schedule 1 to the G.B. Regs

M1 vehicles up to 5 seats and N1>2600 kg, M2 and N2

M3 vehicles, N3 and M1>5 seats

N1 vehicles ≤ 2600 kg

M1 vehicles with concealed headlamp (including environmental tests)

Trailers

1,531

1,691

1,339

2,704

734

1,051

1,159

894

1,218

477

32010Lighting installation—motorcyclesDirective 93/92/EEC811547
HEADLAMP CLEANERS

32401

32402

32403

Headlamp cleanersECE Regulation 45.01

CLEANING test, M1 vehicles (excluding environmental checks in paragraphs 6.2.3, 4, 5 and 6.2.7 and full lamp photometric measurements)

Witness all tests to check ENVIRONMENTAL requirements in paragraphs 6.2.3, 4, 5 and 6.2.7.

INSTALLATION of technical unit

2,413

4,816

273

585

564

251

34—TYRES

34001

34002

Tyres

Directive 92/23/EEC

or

ECE Regulations 30, 30.01 and 30.02

or

Items 17, 17A and 17B in Schedule 1 to the G.B. Regs

Witness of test and check of dimensions

Examination of report

381

167

34201

34202

34203

Tyres for commercial vehicles

Directive 92/23/EEC

or

ECE Regulation 54

Examination of a test report and initial documentation from authorised laboratory for issue of initial certificate

Examination of documents submitted with the same application as initial documentation for issue of certificates covered by the same report

Test witnessed at non-authorised laboratory

197

64

1,153

34301

34302

Tyres for motorcyclesECE Regulation 75

Examination of report

Witness of test and check of dimensions

174

419

34401Tyres for vehicles with four or more wheels and their trailersDirective 92/23/EECInstallation304
36—CONTROLS
ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
36001Anti-theft devices

Directive 74/61/EEC

or

ECE Regulation 18

or

Item 11 in Schedule 1 to the G.B. Regs

Torque test on steering column lock and check of requirements572380
36002Anti-theft devices

ECE Regulation 18.01

or

Item 11A in Schedule 1 to the G.B. Regs

Torque test on lock and key 2500 cycle test and check of requirements1,067555
36003Vehicle alarm systems

Directive 74/61/EEC as amended by 95/56/EC

or

ECE Regulation 97

1,026
36004Motorcycle anti-theft devices

ECE Regulation 62

or

Council Directive 93/33/EEC

1,096582
FOOT CONTROLS

36201

36202

Foot controlECE Regulation 35

Check including “H” point and detailed geometric measurements

By obvious direct measurement

549

344

444

313

IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS
36401Identification of controls, tell-tales and indicatorsCouncil Directive 78/316/EEC as last amended by 94/53/EECFull check of requirements407372
36501Identification of controls—two wheeled vehiclesECE Regulation 60 or Council Directive 93/29/EECFull check of requirements374374
38—PSV TESTS

38001

38002

38003

38004

38005

Public service vehiclesECE Regulation 36.03

Examination (excluding fuel tank and strength of superstructure) on:

  • Rigid vehicles

  • Articulated vehicles

Addition, fuel tank test

Addition, strength superstructure

Addition, retractable steps

1,318

1,672

337

674

131

38201

38202

38203

38204

Public service vehiclesECE Regulation 66

Examination and test, leading to the approval of a SINGLE vehicle type by:

  • ROLLOVER of vehicle SECTION

  • ROLLOVER of complete vehicle

  • PENDULUM impact of vehicle SECTION

or

EXAMINATION of results produced by an approved CALCULATION method including:

  • verification of data used, witness of two HINGE tests and evaluation of data on up to a further six unwitnessed HINGE tests

12,590

12,268

13,853

1,310

1,223

1,280

1,624

38301

38302

38310

Strength of seats and anchorages of public service vehiclesECE Regulation 80

Tests to Annex 4

Dynamic tests (impact simulation)

Static test (2 seat positions)

Tests to Annex 5

Anchorages of a vehicle

4,617

9,187

8,023

739

492

444

40—OTHER VEHICLE TESTS
40001Statutory platesDirective 76/114/EEC as last amended by 78/507/EECFull examination321294
40005Statutory plates—motorcyclesDirective 93/34/EECFull examination294294
40201Space for mounting and fitting rear registration platesDirective 70/222/EECFull examination306263
40205Space for mounting and fitting rear registration plates—motorcyclesDirective 93/94/EEC263263
40401Towing hooksDirective 77/389/EECFront and rear—pull and push (excluding ISO)4,045429

40501

40502

40503

40504

Mechanical coupling components of combinations of vehiclesECE Regulation 55

Towing fork test

Ring dynamic test

5th wheel dynamic test

King pin dynamic test

491

453

1,015

453

40507Mechanical couplingsDirective 94/20/EEC5th wheel test905
40601Measurement of maximum speedECE Regulation 68Full Track test587
40602Speed limiters

Directive 92/24/EEC

or

Item 9 in Schedule 1 to the G.B. Regs for Goods Vehicles

Trace test—STU or vehicle640551

40605

40606

40607

40608

40609

Speed limiters

Directive 92/24/EEC

or

ECE Regulation 89

Endurance test—STU

  • Annex III, para 2.2.1—ambient

  • para 2.2.2—high temperature

  • para 2.2.3—low temperature

  • para 2.2.4—salt environment

  • para 2.2.5—vibration test

665

665

665

665

1,135

40700Masses and dimensionsDirective 92/21/EEC as amended by 95/48/ECPhysical inspection811741
40800Motorcycle passenger hand holdsDirective 93/32/EECExamination and test826238
40810Motorcyle standsDirective 93/31/EECStability tests960372
50—TESTS FOR AGRICULTURAL AND FORESTRY TRACTORS
50001Maximum permissible laden weightDirective 74/151/EEC (Annex I) as last amended by 88/410/EEC225225
50011Location and fitting of rear registration plateDirective 74/151/EEC (Annex II) as last amended by 88/410/EEC225225
50021Tank for liquid fuelDirective 74/151/EEC (Annex III) as last amended by 88/410/EEC225225
50031Ballast weightsDirective 74/151/EEC (Annex IV) as last amended by 88/410/EEC225225
50041Audible warning devicesDirective 74/151/EEC (Annex V) as last amended by 88/410/EEC346225

50051

50052

Permissible sound level and maximum design speed

Directive 74/151/EEC (Annex VI) as last amended by 88/410/EEC

or

Directive 75/152/EEC as last amended by 88/412/EEC

Combined test

Maximum speed test

477

376

375

375

50061Load platformDirective 74/152/EEC as last amended by 88/412/EEC225225
50071Rear view mirrorDirective 74/346/EEC225225

50081

50082

Field of visionDirective 74/347/EEC as last amended by 79/1073/EEC

Physical inspection

Calculation method

1,180

545

534

534

50091Steering equipmentDirective 75/321/EEC as last amended by 88/411/EEC1,980924
50111Braking deviceDirective 76/432/EEC2,3581,288
50121Passenger seatDirective 76/763/EEC225225

50131

50132

Driver perceived noise levelDirective 77/311/EEC

Annex I test

Annex II test

2,461

1,403

1,351

948

50141

50142

50143

50144

Roll over protection

Directive 77/536/EEC (Annex II)

or

Directive 79/622/EEC as last amended by 88/413/EEC

or

Directive 86/298/EEC as last amended by 89/682/EEC

or

Directive 87/402/EEC as last amended by 89/681/EEC

Dynamic test

Static test

Protective structure:

  • “narrow track” rear mounted

  • “narrow track” front mounted

2,358

2,358

2,561

5,757

924

1,288

924

5,381

50151Emission of pollutantsDirective 77/537/EEC1,433948
50161Driver’s seatDirective 78/764/EEC as last amended by 88/465/EEC2,358924
50171Lights and light signallingDirective 78/933/EECInstallation760534
50172Lights and light signallingDirective 79/532/EECComponents225225
50181Coupling devicesDirective 79/533/EEC (Annex I)225225
50191ReverseDirective 79/533/EEC (Annex II)225225
50201Operating space, access to driving space etc.Directive 80/720/EEC as last amended by 88/414/EEC225225
50211Power take offsDirective 86/297/EEC (with the exception of item 5.2 of Annex I)225225
50221Controls—installation, operation and identificationDirective 86/415/EEC376376
50231Dimensions and towable massesDirective 89/173/EEC (Annex I)376376
50241Speed governors and protection of drive components, projections and wheels89/173/EEC (Annex II)924924

50251

50252

50253

50254

50255

50256

50257

50258

WindscreensDirective 89/173/EEC (Annex III)

Toughened glass (I)

Toughened glass (I/P)

Ordinary laminated glass (II)

Ordinary laminated glass (II/P)

Treated laminated glass (III)

Treated laminated glass (III/P)

Glass plastic (IV)

Universally heat treated glass

2,105

2,803

2,646

3,317

2,749

3,417

3,162

1,704

50261

50262

50263

50271

Glass other than windscreensDirective 89/173/EEC (Annex III)

Toughened glass

Laminated glass

Glass plastic

Additional tests on double glazed units with approved glass

1,146

1,378

2,029

407

50281

50282

Coupling deviceDirective 89/173/EEC (Annex IV)

Static test

Dynamic test

3,236

4,441

1,288

2,108

50291Statutory plates and inscriptions to the bodyDirective 89/173/EEC (Annex V)225225
50301Brake control for towed vehiclesDirective 89/173/EEC (Annex VI)225225
50311Electrical power connectionsDirective 75/323/EEC225225

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