# 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 7.1: Safety-belts/buckles and restraint systems

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

7.1.1.
Security of safety-belts/buckles mounting
Visual inspection.
(a)
Anchorage point badly deteriorated.
X
Stability affected.
X
(b)
Anchorage loose.
X
7.1.2.
Condition of safety-belts/buckles.
Visual inspection and by operation.
(a)
Mandatory safety-belt missing or not fitted.
X
(b)
Safety-belt damaged.
X
Any cut or sign of overstretching.
X
(c)
Safety-belt not in accordance with the requirements 1 .
X
(d)
Safety-belt buckle damaged or not functioning correctly.
X
(e)
Safety-belt retractor damaged or not functioning correctly.
X
7.1.3.
Safety belt load limiter
Visual inspection, and/or using electronic interface
(a)
Load limiter obviously missing or not suitable with the vehicle.
X
(b)
System indicates failure via the electronic vehicle interface.
X
Item
Method
Reasons for failure
Assessment of deficiencies
Minor
Major
Dangerous
7.1.4.
Safety belt Pre-tensioners
Visual inspection, and/or using electronic interface
(a)
Pre-tensioner obviously missing or not suitable with the vehicle.
X
(b)
System indicates failure via the electronic vehicle interface.
X
7.1.5.
Airbag
Visual inspection, and/or using electronic interface
(a)
Airbags obviously missing or not suitable with the vehicle.
X
(b)
System indicates failure via the electronic vehicle interface.
X
(c)
Airbag obviously non-operative.
X
7.1.6.
SRS Systems
Visual inspection of MIL, and/or using electronic interface
(a)
SRS MIL indicates any kind of failure of the system.
X
(b)
System indicates failure via the electronic vehicle interface.
X
7.2.
Fire extinguisher (X) 2
Visual inspection.
(a)
Missing.
X
(b)
Not in accordance with the requirements 1
X
If required (e.g. taxi, buses, coaches, etc.).
X
7.3.
Locks and anti- theft device
Visual inspection and by operation
(a)
Device not functioning to prevent vehicle being driven.
X
(b)
Defective
X
Inadvertently locking or blocking.
X
7.4.
Warning triangle (if required) (X) 2
Visual inspection.
(a)
Missing or incomplete.
X
(b)
Not in accordance with the requirements 1 .
X
Item
Method
Reasons for failure
Assessment of deficiencies
Minor
Major
Dangerous
7.5.
First aid kit. (if required) (X) 2
Visual inspection.
Missing, incomplete or not in accordance with the requirements 1 .
X
7.6.
Wheel chocks (wedges) (if required) (X) 2
Visual inspection.
Missing or not in good condition, insufficient stability or dimension.
X
7.7.
Audible warning device
Visual inspection and by operation
(a)
Not working properly.
X
Not working at all.
X
(b)
Control insecure.
X
(c)
Not in accordance with the requirements 1 .
X
Emitted sound likely to be confused with official sirens.
X
7.8.
Speedometer
Visual inspection or by operation during road test or by electronical means.
(a)
Not fitted in accordance with the requirements 1 .
X
Missing (if required).
X
(b)
Operation impaired.
X
Not operational at all.
X
(c)
Not capable of being sufficiently illuminated.
X
Not capable of being illuminated at all.
X
7.9.
Tachograph (if fitted/required)
Visual inspection.
(a)
Not fitted in accordance with the requirements 1 .
X
(b)
Not operational.
X
(c)
Defective or missing seals.
X
Item
Method
Reasons for failure
Assessment of deficiencies
Minor
Major
Dangerous
(d)
Installation plaque missing, illegible or out of date.
X
(e)
Obvious tampering or manipulation.
X
(f)
Size of tyres not compatible with calibration parameters.
X
7.10.
Speed limitation device (if fitted/required)
Visual inspection and by operation if equipment available.
(a)
Not fitted in accordance with the requirements 1 .
X
(b)
Obviously not operational.
X
(c)
Incorrect set speed (if checked).
X
(d)
Defective or missing seals.
X
(e)
Plaque missing or illegible.
X
(f)
Size of tyres not compatible with calibration parameters.
X
7.11.
Odometer if available (X) 2
Visual inspection, and/or using electronic interface
(a)
Obviously manipulated (fraud) to reduce or misrepresent the vehicle's distance record.
X
(b)
Obviously inoperative.
X
7.12.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) if fitted/required
Visual inspection, and/or using electronic interface
(a)
Wheel speed sensors missing or damaged.
X
(b)
Wirings damaged.
X
(c)
Other components missing or damaged.
X
Item
Method
Reasons for failure
Assessment of deficiencies
Minor
Major
Dangerous
(d)
Switch damaged or not functioning correctly.
X
(e)
ESC MIL indicates any kind of failure of the system.
X
(f)
System indicates failure via the electronic vehicle interface.
X

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eudr/2014/45/annex/I/division/3/division/7/division/7.1 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-directive-2014-45/annex-I/division-3/division-7/division-7.1
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