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Division 6.1 Chassis or frame and attachmentsX1

United Kingdom

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6.1.1.

General condition

Visual inspection with vehicle over a pit or on a hoist.

(a)

Slight fracture or deformation of any side or cross-member.

X
Serious fracture or deformation of any side or cross-member. X

(b)

Insecurity of strengthening plates or fastenings.

X
Majority of fastenings loose; insufficient strength of parts. X

(c)

Excessive corrosion which affects the rigidity of the assembly.

X
Insufficient strength of parts. X
Item Method Reasons for failure Assessment of deficiencies
Minor Major Dangerous

6.1.2.

Exhaust pipes and silencers

Visual inspection with vehicle over a pit or on a hoist.

(a)

Insecure or leaking exhaust system

X

(b)

Fumes entering cab or passengers compartment.

X
Danger to health of persons on board. X

6.1.3.

Fuel tank and pipes (including heating fuel tank and pipes)

Visual inspection with vehicle over a pit or on a hoist, use of leak detecting devices in the case of LPG/CNG/LNG systems.

(a)

Insecure tank or pipes, creating particular risk of fire.

X

(b)

Leaking fuel or missing or ineffective filler cap.

X
Risk of fire; excessive loss of hazardous material. X

(c)

Chafed pipes.

X
Damaged pipes. X

(d)

Fuel stopcock (if required) not operating correctly.

X

(e)

Fire risk due to:

  • leaking fuel;

  • fuel tank or exhaust not properly shielded;

  • engine compartment condition.

X

(f)

LPG/CNG/LNG or hydrogen system not in accordance with requirements; any part of the system defective 1

X

6.1.4.

Bumpers, lateral protection and rear underrun devices

Visual inspection.

(a)

Looseness or damage likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted.

X
Parts likely to fall off; functionality heavily affected. X

(b)

Device obviously not in compliance with the requirements 1

X
Item Method Reasons for failure Assessment of deficiencies
Minor Major Dangerous

6.1.5.

Spare wheel carrier (if fitted)

Visual inspection.

(a)

Carrier not in proper condition

X

(b)

Carrier fractured or insecure.

X

(c)

A spare wheel not securely fixed in carrier

X
Very serious risk of falling off. X

6.1.6.

Mechanical coupling and towing device

Visual inspection for wear and correct operation with special attention to any safety device fitted and/or use of measuring gauge.

(a)

Component damaged, defective or cracked (if not in use).

X
Component damaged, defective or cracked (if in use) X

(b)

Excessive wear in a component.

X
Below wear limit. X

(c)

Attachment defective.

X
Any attachment loose with a very serious risk of falling off. X

(d)

Any safety device missing or not operating correctly.

X

(e)

Any coupling indicator not working.

X

(f)

Obstruct registration plate or any lamp (when not in use)

X
Registration plate not readable (when not in use). X

(g)

Unsafe modification 3 (secondary parts).

X
Unsafe modification 3 (primary parts). X

(h)

Coupling too weak.

X
Item Method Reasons for failure Assessment of deficiencies
Minor Major Dangerous

6.1.7.

Transmission

Visual inspection.

(a)

Loose or missing securing bolts

X
Loose or missing securing bolts to such an extent that road safety is seriously endangered. X

(b)

Excessive wear in transmission shaft bearings.

X
Very serious risk of loosening or cracking. X

(c)

Excessive wear in universal joints or transmission chains/belts.

X
Very serious risk of loosening or cracking. X

(d)

Deteriorated flexible couplings.

X
Very serious risk of loosening or cracking. X

(e)

A damaged or bent shaft.

X

(f)

Bearing housing fractured or insecure.

X
Very serious risk of loosening or cracking. X

(g)

Dust cover severely deteriorated.

X
Dust cover missing or fractured. X

(h)

Illegal power-train modification.

X

6.1.8.

Engine mountings

Visual inspection not necessarily on a pit or hoist. Deteriorated, obviously and severely damaged mountings. X
Loose or fractured mountings. X

6.1.9.

Engine performance (X) 2

Visual inspection and/or using electronic interface

(a)

Control unit modified affecting safety and/or the environment.

X
Item Method Reasons for failure Assessment of deficiencies
Minor Major Dangerous

(b)

Engine modification affecting safety and/or the environment.

X

Annotations

Editorial notes

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Substituted by Corrigendum to Directive 2014/45/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 3 April 2014 on periodic roadworthiness tests for motor vehicles and their trailers and repealing Directive 2009/40/EC (Official Journal of the European Union L 127 of 29 April 2014).