The Motor Vehicles (Tests) Regulations 1981

SCHEDULE 1 E+W+S SIGN TO BE DISPLAYED BY AUTHORISED EXAMINERS (see Regulation 9)

PART I E+W+S Diagram showing Size, Colour and Type of Sign to be Displayed by Authorised Examiners

Commencement Information

I1 Sch. 1 Pt. I in force at 31.12.1981, see reg. 1

All dimensions are in millimetres

PART II E+W+S Conditions as to Erection of Sign shown in Part I of this Schedule

1.  The sign shall be securely fixed against a wall of the vehicle testing station. E+W+S

Commencement Information

I2 Sch. 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

I3 Sch. 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

I4 Sch. 1 para. 3 in force at 31.12.1981, see reg. 1

[F1 SCHEDULE 2 E+W+S

Textual Amendments

F1 Sch. 2 substituted (1.1.1992) by The Motor Vehicles (Tests) (Amendment) (No. 4) Regulations 1991 (S.I. 1991/2229), reg. 1(1)(c), Sch. 1

THE PRESCRIBED STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS FOR VEHICLES IN CLASSES I AND II E+W+S

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

THE PRESCRIBED STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS FOR VEHICLES IN CLASS III E+W+S

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	22 and 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, braking or seat belt mountings of the vehicle)	Structure and Suspension
16	34	Windscreen Cleaning
17	46, 47 and 48	Seat Belts and Anchorages
18	54 and 100(1) (insofar as it relates to the condition of the pipings, attachment brackets and mounting of the exhaust system)	Exhaust

THE PRESCRIBED STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS FOR VEHICLES IN CLASS IV E+W+S

3.— (a) The requirements specified in items [F2 2, 3, 4] and 7 to 18 in paragraphs 1 and 2 above.

(b) The requirements contained in the following provision of the Construction and Use Regulations:—

Item No.	Regulations	Affecting
19	61	Emissions

Textual Amendments

F2 Words in Sch. 2 para. 3(a) substituted (1.1.1992) by The Motor Vehicles (Tests) (Amendment)(No. 5) Regulations 1991 (S.I. 1991/2791), regs. 1, 2(2)(a)

THE PRESCRIBED STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS FORVEHICLES IN CLASS V E+W+S

4.— (a) The requirements specified in items 2, 3, 4, 7 to 13 and 15 to 19 in [F3 paragraphs 1, 2 and 3] above.

(b) The requirements contained in the following provisions of the Construction and Use Regulations:—

Item No.	Regulations	Affecting
20	15, 16, 17 and 18	Braking
[F4 20A]	[F4 25]	[F4 Tyre Load and Speed Ratings]
21	30, 31 and 32	Glass and Field of Vision
22	33	Mirrors
23	35 and 36	Speedometer
24	36A and 70A	Speed Limiter
25	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
26	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

(c) The requirements contained in the following provisions of the Lighting Regulations:—

Item No.	Regulations	Affecting
27	18 and 23	Rear Registration Plate Lamp
28	18 and 23	Rear Fog Lamp
29	18 and 23	Hazard Warning Signal Device

Textual Amendments

F3 Words in Sch. 2 para. 4(a) substituted (1.1.1992) by The Motor Vehicles (Tests) (Amendment)(No. 5) Regulations 1991 (S.I. 1991/2791), regs. 1, 2(2)(b)

F4 Sch. 2 para. 4(b) item 20A inserted (1.1.1992) by The Motor Vehicles (Tests) (Amendment)(No. 5) Regulations 1991 (S.I. 1991/2791), regs. 1, 2(2)(c)

THE PRESCRIBED STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS FORVEHICLES IN CLASS VI E+W+S

5.— (a) The requirements specified in items 2, 3, 4, 7 to 13, 15 to 26, 28 and 29 in paragraphs 1 to 4 above.

(b) The requirements contained in the following provisions of the Construction and Use Regulations:—

Item No.	Regulations	Affecting
F5 . . .	F5 . . .	F5 . . .
31	60	Radio Interference Suppression
32	62	Closets, etc
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)	Spare wheel carrier, means of coupling trailers, chassis, wiring, engine mounting, transmission, battery, shock absorbers, bumpers, doors, seats, driving controls, windows and mirrors
34	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
35	8	Guard Rail
36	13	Fuel Tanks, Carburettors, etc
37	14	Exhaust Pipe
38	15	Luggage Racks
39	16	Artificial Lighting
40	17	Electrical Equipment
41	18	Body
42	20	Steps, Platforms and Stairs
43	21	Number, Position and Size of Entrances and Exits
44	22	Width of Exits and Entrances
45	23	Doors
46	24	Marking, Positioning and Operation of Emergency Exits
47	25	Access to Exits
48	28	Seats
49	29	Passenger Protection
50	30	Ventilation
51	31	Driver’s Accommodation
52	32	Windscreens
53	33	Passengers' Communication with Driver
54	34	General Construction
55	35	Fire Extinguishing Apparatus
56	36	First Aid Equipment
57	38	Obstruction of Driver
58	39	Body Maintenance
59	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
60	1	Exhaust Pipes
61	2	Doors
62	3	Emergency Doors
63	4	Power-operated Doors
64	5	Locks, Handles and Hinges of Doors
65	6	View of Doors
66	7	Access to Doors
67	8	Grab Handles and Hand Rails
68	9	Seats
69	10	Electrical Equipment and Wiring
70	11	Fuel Tanks
71	12	Lighting of Steps
72	13	General Construction and Maintenance

Item No.	(Schedule 7)	Affecting
73	I	Fire Extinguishing Apparatus
74	II	First Aid Equipment

(e) The requirements contained in the following provisions of the Lighting Regulations:—

Item No.	Regulations	Affecting
75	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

F5 Words in Sch. 2 para. 5(b) omitted (1.1.1992) by virtue of The Motor Vehicles (Tests) (Amendment)(No. 5) Regulations 1991 (S.I. 1991/2791), regs. 1, 2(2)(d)

THE PRESCRIBED STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS FORVEHICLES IN CLASS VII E+W+S

6.   The requirements specified in items 2, 3, 4, 7 to 13, 15 to 19, 20 and [F6 20A] in [F6 paragraphs 1 to 4] above.]

Textual Amendments

F6 Words in Sch. 2 para. 6 substituted (1.1.1992) by The Motor Vehicles (Tests) (Amendment)(No. 5) Regulations 1991 (S.I. 1991/2791), regs. 1, 2(2)(e)

F7 SCHEDULE 3 E+W+S THE MANNER AND CONDITIONS OF CARRYING OUT EXAMINATIONS, AND THE APPARATUS TO BE USED (see Regulation 4(4))

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Textual Amendments

F7 Sch. 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

SCHEDULE 4 E+W+S REGULATIONS REVOKED BY REGULATION 2

Commencement Information

I5 Sch. 4 in force at 31.12.1981, see reg. 1

Title	Year and Number
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