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Division 6.2 Cab and bodyworkX1

United Kingdom

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6.2.1.

Condition

Visual inspection

(a)

A loose or damaged panel or part likely to cause injury.

X
Likely to fall off. X

(b)

Insecure body pillar.

X
Stability impaired. X

(c)

Permitting entry of engine or exhaust fumes.

X
Danger to health of persons on board. X

(d)

Unsafe modification 3 .

X
Insufficient clearance to rotating or moving parts and road. X

6.2.2.

Mounting

Visual inspection over a pit or on a hoist.

(a)

Body or cab insecure.

X
Stability affected. X

(b)

Body/cab obviously not located squarely on chassis.

X

(c)

Insecure or missing fixing of body/cab to chassis or cross-members and if symmetrical

X
Insecure or missing fixing of body/cab to chassis or cross-members to such an extent that road safety is very seriously endangered. X

(d)

Excessive corrosion at fixing points on integral bodies.

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

6.2.3.

Doors and door catches

Visual inspection.

(a)

A door will not open or close properly.

X

(b)

A door likely to open inadvertently or one that will not remain closed (sliding doors).

X
A door likely to open inadvertently or one that will not remain closed (turning doors). X

(c)

Door, hinges, catches or pillar deteriorated.

X
Door, hinges, catches or pillar missing or loose. X

6.2.4.

Floor

Visual inspection over a pit or on a hoist. Floor insecure or badly deteriorated. X
Insufficient stability. X

6.2.5.

Driver's seat

Visual inspection.

(a)

Seat with defective structure.

X
Loose seat. X

(b)

Adjustment mechanism not functioning correctly.

X
Seat moving or backrest not fixable. X

6.2.6.

Other seats

Visual inspection.

(a)

Seats in defective condition or insecure (secondary parts).

X
Seats in defective condition or insecure (main parts). X

(b)

Seats not fitted in accordance with requirements 1 .

X
Permitted number of seats exceeded; positioning not in compliance with approval. X

6.2.7.

Driving controls

Visual inspection and by operation. Any control necessary for the safe operation of the vehicle not functioning correctly. X
Safe operation affected. X
Item Method Reasons for failure Assessment of deficiencies
Minor Major Dangerous

6.2.8.

Cab steps

Visual inspection.

(a)

Step or step rung insecure.

X
Insufficient stability. X

(b)

Step or rung in a condition likely to cause injury to users.

X

6.2.9.

Other interior and exterior fittings and equipment

Visual inspection.

(a)

Attachment of other fitting or equipment defective.

X

(b)

Other fitting or equipment not in accordance with the requirements 1 .

X
Parts fitted likely to cause injuries; safe operation affected. X

(c)

Leaking hydraulic equipment.

X
Extensive loss of hazardous material. X

6.2.10.

Mudguards (wings), spray suppression devices

Visual inspection.

(a)

Missing, loose or badly corroded.

X
Likely to cause injuries; likely to fall off. X

(b)

Insufficient clearance to tyre/wheel (spray suppression).

X
Insufficient clearance to tyre/wheel (mudguards). X

(c)

Not in accordance with the requirements 1 .

X
Insufficient coverage of tread. X

6.2.11.

Stand

Visual inspection.

(a)

Missing, loose or badly corroded.

X

(b)

Not in accordance with the requirements 1

X

(c)

Risk of unfolding when the vehicle is in motion.

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

6.2.12.

Handgrips and footrests

Visual inspection.

(a)

Missing, loose or badly corroded.

X

(b)

Not in accordance with the requirements 1

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).