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  "url": "https://openlegislation.uk/eu-directive-2014-45/annex-I/division-3/division-6/division-6.1",
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  "legislation": "eudr/2014/45",
  "legislation_title": "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 (Text with EEA relevance)",
  "legislation_url": "https://openlegislation.uk/eu-directive-2014-45",
  "path": "annex/I/division/3/division/6/division/6.1",
  "kind": "division",
  "number": "6.1",
  "heading": "Chassis or frame and attachments",
  "text": "6.1.1.\nGeneral condition\nVisual inspection with vehicle over a pit or on a hoist.\n(a)\nSlight fracture or deformation of any side or cross-member.\nX\nSerious fracture or deformation of any side or cross-member.\nX\n(b)\nInsecurity of strengthening plates or fastenings.\nX\nMajority of fastenings loose; insufficient strength of parts.\nX\n(c)\nExcessive corrosion which affects the rigidity of the assembly.\nX\nInsufficient strength of parts.\nX\nItem\nMethod\nReasons for failure\nAssessment of deficiencies\nMinor\nMajor\nDangerous\n6.1.2.\nExhaust pipes and silencers\nVisual inspection with vehicle over a pit or on a hoist.\n(a)\nInsecure or leaking exhaust system\nX\n(b)\nFumes entering cab or passengers compartment.\nX\nDanger to health of persons on board.\nX\n6.1.3.\nFuel tank and pipes (including heating fuel tank and pipes)\nVisual inspection with vehicle over a pit or on a hoist, use of leak detecting devices in the case of LPG/CNG/LNG systems.\n(a)\nInsecure tank or pipes, creating particular risk of fire.\nX\n(b)\nLeaking fuel or missing or ineffective filler cap.\nX\nRisk of fire; excessive loss of hazardous material.\nX\n(c)\nChafed pipes.\nX\nDamaged pipes.\nX\n(d)\nFuel stopcock (if required) not operating correctly.\nX\n(e)\nFire risk due to:\nleaking fuel;\nfuel tank or exhaust not properly shielded;\nengine compartment condition.\nX\n(f)\nLPG/CNG/LNG or hydrogen system not in accordance with requirements; any part of the system defective 1\nX\n6.1.4.\nBumpers, lateral protection and rear underrun devices\nVisual inspection.\n(a)\nLooseness or damage likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted.\nX\nParts likely to fall off; functionality heavily affected.\nX\n(b)\nDevice obviously not in compliance with the requirements 1\nX\nItem\nMethod\nReasons for failure\nAssessment of deficiencies\nMinor\nMajor\nDangerous\n6.1.5.\nSpare wheel carrier (if fitted)\nVisual inspection.\n(a)\nCarrier not in proper condition\nX\n(b)\nCarrier fractured or insecure.\nX\n(c)\nA spare wheel not securely fixed in carrier\nX\nVery serious risk of falling off.\nX\n6.1.6.\nMechanical coupling and towing device\nVisual inspection for wear and correct operation with special attention to any safety device fitted and/or use of measuring gauge.\n(a)\nComponent damaged, defective or cracked (if not in use).\nX\nComponent damaged, defective or cracked (if in use)\nX\n(b)\nExcessive wear in a component.\nX\nBelow wear limit.\nX\n(c)\nAttachment defective.\nX\nAny attachment loose with a very serious risk of falling off.\nX\n(d)\nAny safety device missing or not operating correctly.\nX\n(e)\nAny coupling indicator not working.\nX\n(f)\nObstruct registration plate or any lamp (when not in use)\nX\nRegistration plate not readable (when not in use).\nX\n(g)\nUnsafe modification 3 (secondary parts).\nX\nUnsafe modification 3 (primary parts).\nX\n(h)\nCoupling too weak.\nX\nItem\nMethod\nReasons for failure\nAssessment of deficiencies\nMinor\nMajor\nDangerous\n6.1.7.\nTransmission\nVisual inspection.\n(a)\nLoose or missing securing bolts\nX\nLoose or missing securing bolts to such an extent that road safety is seriously endangered.\nX\n(b)\nExcessive wear in transmission shaft bearings.\nX\nVery serious risk of loosening or cracking.\nX\n(c)\nExcessive wear in universal joints or transmission chains/belts.\nX\nVery serious risk of loosening or cracking.\nX\n(d)\nDeteriorated flexible couplings.\nX\nVery serious risk of loosening or cracking.\nX\n(e)\nA damaged or bent shaft.\nX\n(f)\nBearing housing fractured or insecure.\nX\nVery serious risk of loosening or cracking.\nX\n(g)\nDust cover severely deteriorated.\nX\nDust cover missing or fractured.\nX\n(h)\nIllegal power-train modification.\nX\n6.1.8.\nEngine mountings\nVisual inspection not necessarily on a pit or hoist.\nDeteriorated, obviously and severely damaged mountings.\nX\nLoose or fractured mountings.\nX\n6.1.9.\nEngine performance (X) 2\nVisual inspection and/or using electronic interface\n(a)\nControl unit modified affecting safety and/or the environment.\nX\nItem\nMethod\nReasons for failure\nAssessment of deficiencies\nMinor\nMajor\nDangerous\n(b)\nEngine modification affecting safety and/or the environment.\nX",
  "extent": "E+W+S+N.I.",
  "status": null,
  "version": "current",
  "annotations": [
    {
      "type": "X",
      "label": "X1",
      "text": "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)."
    }
  ],
  "outstanding_effects": [],
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    "source": "legislation.gov.uk",
    "source_url": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eudr/2014/45/annex/I/division/3/division/6/division/6.1",
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  "licence": "Open Government Licence v3.0",
  "licence_url": "https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/",
  "attribution": "Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: legislation.gov.uk, The National Archives."
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