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Item Method Reasons for failure Assessment of deficiencies Minor Major Dangerous 0. IDENTIFICATION OF THE VEHICLE
Visual inspection
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X
X
Visual inspection
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X
X 1. BRAKING EQUIPMENT 1.1. Mechanical condition and operation
X
X
X
X X
X
Visual inspection of the components at normal working pressure. Check time required for vacuum or air pressure to reach safe working value and function of warning device, multi-circuit protection valve and pressure relief valve.
X X
X
X
X
X X
Functional check
X X
Visual inspection of the components while the braking system is operated.
X
X
X
X
Visual inspection of the components while the braking system is operated.
X
X X
X
X
X
Visual inspection of the components while the braking system is operated.
X X
X
X
X X
Disconnect and reconnect braking system coupling between towing vehicle and trailer.
X X
X X
X X
X X
Visual inspection.
X X
X X
X
Visual inspection of the components while the braking system is operated, if possible.
X X
X X
X X
X X X
X
X
X
Visual inspection of the components while the braking system is operated, if possible.
X
X X
X X
X X
Visual inspection of the components while the braking system is operated, if possible.
X
X X
X X
X X
X
Visual inspection.
X X
X X
X
Visual inspection.
X X
X X
X
X
Visual inspection of the components while the braking system is operated, if possible.
X X
X X
X
X
X
X
Visual inspection of the components while the braking system is operated, if possible.
X X
X X
X X
X X
X X
X X
Visual inspection of the components while the braking system is operated, if possible.
X
X
X X
X
X
X
Visual inspection.
X
X
X
Visual inspection.
X X
X
Disconnect brake coupling between towing vehicle and trailer. Trailer brake does not apply automatically when coupling disconnected. X
Visual inspection
X X
X X
X
X X
Visual inspection
X
X X
Visual inspection and by operation Insufficient efficiency. X 1.2. Service braking performance and efficiency
During a test on a brake tester or, if impossible, during a road test, apply the brakes progressively up to maximum effort.
X X
X X
X
X
X
X
X
X X 1.3. Secondary (emergency) braking performance and efficiency (if met by separate system)
If the secondary braking system is separate from the service braking system, use the method specified in 1.2.1.
X X
X X
X
If the secondary braking system is separate from the service braking system, use the method specified in 1.2.2.
X X 1.4. Parking braking performance and efficiency
Apply the brake during a test on a brake tester.
X X
Test with a brake tester. If not possible, then by a road test using either an indicating or deceleration recording instrument or with the vehicle on a slope of known gradient.
X X
Visual inspection and, where possible, test whether the system functions.
X
X
Visual inspection and inspection of warning device and/or using electronic vehicle interface.
X
X
X
X
X
X
Visual inspection and inspection of warning device and/or using electronic vehicle interface.
X
X
X
Visual inspection
X X 2. STEERING 2.1. Mechanical condition
With the vehicle over a pit or on a hoist and with the road wheels off the ground or on turntables, rotate the steering wheel from lock to lock. Visual inspection of the operation of the steering gear.
X
X X
X X
X X
X X
With vehicle on a pit or hoist and the weight of the vehicle road wheels on the ground, rotate steering/handle bar wheel clockwise and anticlockwise or using a specially adapted wheel play detector. Visual inspection of the attachment of gear casing to chassis.
X X
X X
X X
X X
With the vehicle over a pit or on a hoist and with the road wheel on the ground, rock steering wheel clockwise and anti-clockwise or using a specially adapted wheel play detector. Visual inspection of steering components for wear, fractures and security.
X X
X X
X X
X
X
X X
X X
With the vehicle over a pit or on a hoist and with the road wheel on the ground, rock steering wheel clockwise and anti-clockwise or using a specially adapted wheel play detector. Visual inspection of steering components for wear, fractures and security.
X
X
Check steering system for leaks and hydraulic fluid reservoir level (if visible). With the road wheels on the ground and with the engine running, check that the power steering system is operating.
X
X X
X X
X X
X X
X X
X X 2.2. Steering wheel, column and handle bar
With the vehicle over a pit or on a hoist and the mass of the vehicle on the ground, push and pull the steering wheel in line with column, push steering wheel/handle bar in various directions at right angles to the column/forks. Visual inspection of play, and condition of flexible couplings or universal joints.
X X
X X
X X
With the vehicle over a pit or on a hoist and the mass of the vehicle on the ground, push and pull the steering wheel in line with column, push steering wheel/handle bar in various directions at right angles to the column/forks. Visual inspection of play, and condition of flexible couplings or universal joints.
X
X
X
X X
X
With the vehicle over a pit or on a hoist, the mass of the vehicle on the road wheels, the engine, if possible, running for vehicles with power steering and with the road wheels in the straight-ahead position, lightly turn the steering wheel clockwise and anti-clockwise as far as possible without moving the road wheels. Visual inspection of free movement.
X X
Check alignment of steered wheels with suitable equipment.
X X
Visual inspection or using a specially adapted wheel play detector
X X
X X
X X
Visual inspection and consistency check between the angle of the steering wheel and the angle of the wheels when switching on/off the engine, and/or using the electronic vehicle interface
X
X X
X
X 3. VISIBILITY
Visual inspection from driving seat. Obstruction within driver’s field of view that materially affects his view in front or to the sides (outside cleaning area of windscreen wipers). X Inside cleaning area of windscreen wipers affected or outer mirrors not visible. X
Visual inspection.
X Inside cleaning area of windscreen wipers affected or outer mirrors not visible. X
X Inside cleaning area of windscreen wipers affected or outer mirrors not visible. X
X Visibility through inside cleaning area of windscreen wipers heavily affected. X
Visual inspection.
X Fewer than two rear-view devices available. X
X Mirror or device inoperative, heavily damaged, loose or insecure. X
X
Visual inspection and by operation.
X
X Wiper blade missing or obviously defective. X
Visual inspection and by operation. Washers not operating adequately (lack of washing fluid but pump operating or water-jet misaligned). X Washers not operating. X
Visual inspection and by operation. System inoperative or obviously defective. X 4. LAMPS, REFLECTORS AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT 4.1. Headlamps
Visual inspection and by operation.
X X
X X
X
Determine the horizontal aim of each headlamp on dipped beam using a headlamp aiming device or using the electronic vehicle interface.
X
X
Visual inspection and by operation or using the electronic vehicle interface
X X
X
X
Visual inspection and by operation.
X
X
X
Visual inspection and by operation, if possible, or using the electronic vehicle interface.
X
X
X
Visual inspection and by operation if possible.
X X 4.2. Front and rear position lamps, side marker lamps, end outline marker lamps and daytime running lamps
Visual inspection and by operation.
X
X
X X
Visual inspection and by operation.
X
Visual inspection and by operation.
X X
X X 4.3. Stop Lamps
Visual inspection and by operation.
X X X
X X
X X
Visual inspection and by operation or using the electronic vehicle interface.
X X X
X
X
X
Visual inspection and by operation.
X X 4.4. Direction indicator and hazard warning lamps
Visual inspection and by operation.
X X
X X
X X
Visual inspection and by operation.
X X
Visual inspection and by operation. Lamp, emitted colour, position, brightness or marking not in accordance with the requirements X
Visual inspection and by operation. Rate of flashing not in accordance with the requirements X 4.5. Front and rear fog lamps
Visual inspection and by operation.
X X
X X
X X
By operation and using a headlamp aiming device
X X
Visual inspection and by operation.
X X
Visual inspection and by operation.
X
X 4.6. Reversing lamps
Visual inspection and by operation.
X
X
X X
Visual inspection and by operation.
X
X
Visual inspection and by operation.
X X 4.7. Rear registration plate lamp
Visual inspection and by operation.
X
X X
X X
Visual inspection and by operation. System does not operate in accordance with the requirements X 4.8. Retro-reflectors, conspicuity (retro reflecting) markings and rear marking plates
Visual inspection.
X X
X X
Visual inspection.
X X 4.9. Tell-tales mandatory for lighting equipment
Visual inspection and by operation.
X X
Visual inspection and by operation. Not in accordance with the requirements X
Visual inspection: if possible examine the electrical continuity of the connection.
X X
X X
X X
Visual inspection with vehicle over a pit or on a hoist, including inside the engine compartment (if applicable).
X X X
X X X
X X X
Visual inspection and by operation.
X X
X X
X X
Visual inspection.
X X
X X
X
X
X 5. AXLES, WHEELS, TYRES AND SUSPENSION 5.1. Axles
Visual inspection with vehicle over a pit or on a hoist. Wheel play detectors may be used and are recommended for vehicles having a maximum mass exceeding 3,5 tonnes
X
X X
X X
Visual inspection with vehicle over a pit or on a hoist. Wheel play detectors may be used and are recommended for vehicles having a maximum mass exceeding 3,5 tonnes. Apply a vertical or lateral force to each wheel and note the amount of movement between the axle beam and stub axle.
X
X X
X X
X X
Visual inspection with the vehicle over a pit or on a hoist. Wheel play detectors may be used and are recommended for vehicles having a maximum mass exceeding 3,5 tonnes. Rock the wheel or apply a lateral force to each wheel and note the amount of upward movement of the wheel relative to the stub axle.
X X
X X 5.2. Wheels and tyres
Visual inspection.
X X
X X
Visual inspection of both sides of each wheel with vehicle over a pit or on a hoist.
X
X X
X X
X
Visual inspection of the entire tyre by either rotating the road wheel with it off the ground and the vehicle over a pit or on a hoist, or by rolling the vehicle backwards and forwards over a pit.
X X
X
X
X X
X X
X X
X X
X X 5.3. Suspension system
Visual inspection with vehicle over a pit or on a hoist. Wheel play detectors may be used and are recommended for vehicles having a maximum mass exceeding 3,5 tonnes
X X
X X
X X
X X
Visual inspection with vehicle over a pit or on a hoist or using special equipment, if available.
X X
X
Use special equipment and compare left/right differences
X
X
Visual inspection with vehicle over a pit or on a hoist. Wheel play detectors may be used and are recommended for vehicles having a maximum mass exceeding 3,5 tonnes
X X
X X
X X
Visual inspection with vehicle over a pit or on a hoist. Wheel play detectors may be used and are recommended for vehicles having a maximum mass exceeding 3,5 tonnes
X X
X X
Visual inspection
X
X X
X 6. CHASSIS AND CHASSIS ATTACHMENTS 6.1. Chassis or frame and attachments
Visual inspection with vehicle over a pit or on a hoist.
X X
X X
X X
Visual inspection with vehicle over a pit or on a hoist.
X
X X
Visual inspection with vehicle over a pit or on a hoist, use of leak detecting devices in the case of LPG/CNG/LNG systems.
X
X X
X X
X
X
X
Visual inspection.
X X
X
Visual inspection.
X
X
X X
Visual inspection for wear and correct operation with special attention to any safety device fitted and/or use of measuring gauge.
X X
X X
X X
X
X
X X
X X
X
Visual inspection.
X X
X X
X X
X X
X
X X
X X
X
Visual inspection not necessarily on a pit or hoist.
X X
Visual inspection and/or using electronic interface
X
X 6.2. Cab and bodywork
Visual inspection
X X
X X
X X
X X
Visual inspection over a pit or on a hoist.
X X
X
X X
X X
Visual inspection.
X
X X
X X
Visual inspection over a pit or on a hoist.
X X
Visual inspection.
X X
X X
Visual inspection.
X X
X X
Visual inspection and by operation.
X X
Visual inspection.
X X
X
Visual inspection.
X
X X
X X
Visual inspection.
X X
X X
X X
Visual inspection.
X
X
X
Visual inspection.
X
X 7. OTHER EQUIPMENT 7.1. Safety-belts/buckles and restraint systems
Visual inspection.
X X
X
Visual inspection and by operation.
X
X X
X
X
X
Visual inspection, and/or using electronic interface
X
X
Visual inspection, and/or using electronic interface
X
X
Visual inspection, and/or using electronic interface
X
X
X
Visual inspection of MIL, and/or using electronic interface
X
X
Visual inspection.
X
X X
Visual inspection and by operation
X
X X
Visual inspection.
X
X
Visual inspection. Missing, incomplete or not in accordance with the requirements X
Visual inspection. Missing or not in good condition, insufficient stability or dimension. X
Visual inspection and by operation
X X
X
X X
Visual inspection or by operation during road test or by electronical means.
X X
X X
X X
Visual inspection.
X
X
X
X
X
X
Visual inspection and by operation if equipment available.
X
X
X
X
X
X
Visual inspection, and/or using electronic interface
X
X
Visual inspection, and/or using electronic interface
X
X
X
X
X
X 8. NUISANCE 8.1. Noise
Subjective evaluation (unless the inspector considers that the noise level may be borderline, in which case a measurement of noise emitted by stationary vehicle using a sound level meter may be conducted)
X
X X 8.2. Exhaust emissions
Visual inspection
X
X
X
X
X
X 8.2.2. Compression ignition engine emissions
Visual inspection
X
X
X
X
8.3. Electromagnetic interference suppression Radio interference (X) Any requirements of the requirements X 8.4. Other items related to the environment
X X 9. SUPPLEMENTARY TESTS FOR PASSENGER-CARRYING VEHICLES CATEGORIES M 9.1. Doors
Visual inspection and by operation.
X
X X
X
X
X X
Visual inspection and by operation (where appropriate)
X
X X
X
X X
Visual inspection and by operation
X X
X X
X
Visual inspection and by operation
X X
X X 9.4. Seats
Visual inspection
X X
Visual inspection
X X
X X
Visual inspection and by operation
X X
Visual inspection
X X
X X
X X
Visual inspection and by operation (where appropriate)
X X X
X
X X
Visual inspection and by operation.
X X
Visual inspection.
X
X X 9.10. Requirements regarding the transportation of children. (X)
Visual inspection Protection of doors not in accordance with the requirements X
Visual inspection Signalling or special equipment absent or not in accordance with requirements X 9.11. Requirements regarding the transportation of persons with reduced mobility (X)
Visual inspection and operation
X X
X X
X X
X X
X
Visual inspection and by operation if appropriate
X X
X X
X X
X
Visual inspection Signalling or special equipment absent or not in accordance with requirements X 9.12. Other special equipment (X)
Visual inspection
X
X
Visual inspection
X X
Visual inspection
X X
Minimum equipment required for the purpose of performing a roadworthiness test Vehicles Category Equipment required for each item listed in section I Maximum mass 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
L1e P x x x x x x L3e,L4e P x x x x x x L3e,L4e D x x x x x x L2e P x x x x x x x L2e D x x x x x x x L5e P x x x x x x x L5e D x x x x x x x L6e P x x x x x x x L6e D x x x x x x x L7e P x x x x x x x L7e D x x x x x x x
Up to 3 500 kg M P x x x x x x x x x Up to 3 500 kg M D x x x x x x x x > 3 500 kg M P x x x x x x x x x x x x x > 3 500 kg M D x x x x x x x x x x x x
Up to 3 500 kg N P x x x x x x x x x Up to 3 500 kg N D x x x x x x x x > 3 500 kg N P x x x x x x x x x x x x x > 3 500 kg N D x x x x x x x x x x x x
Up to 3 500 kg N P x x x x x x x x x Up to 3 500 kg N D x x x x x x x x > 3 500 kg N P x x x x x x x x x x x x x > 3 500 kg N D x x x x x x x x x x x x
Up to 750 kg O x x > 750 to 3 500 kg O x x x x > 3 500 kg O x x x x x x x