SCHEDULE 3ISSUE OF NEW REGISTRATION DOCUMENT

Determination of the Secretary of State

3.—(1) The Secretary of State, having considered the report of the person who conducted any examination under paragraph 1(a) and the evidence (if any) provided under paragraph 1(b), shall give notice of his decision as to whether or not he is satisfied that the vehicle is the relevant vehicle.

(2) The Secretary of State’s notification of a decision that he is not so satisfied shall state—

(a)the reasons for his decision;

(b)that the keeper of the vehicle may appeal against the decision on the ground that the reasons given are insufficient or that there has been an error in the conduct of the examination or the consideration of evidence;

(c)the name and address of the person to whom an appeal against the decision may be made; and

(d)that notice of the appeal stating the grounds on which it is made must be received by that person before the last day of the period of 28 days beginning with the day on which notification of the decision is sent or such later date as the Secretary of State may determine.