# 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), Division 6.1: Chassis or frame and attachments

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

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

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eudr/2014/45/annex/I/division/3/division/6/division/6.1 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-directive-2014-45/annex-I/division-3/division-6/division-6.1
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