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Appendix 2

United Kingdom

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Permissible deviations for type-approval and conformity of production

1.

Dimensions

1.1.

Measurement of the overall length, width and height shall be carried out in accordance with point 1.2 of Parts A to D of this Annex.

1.2.

Under the condition that the limits specified in point 1.1 of Part A to D of this Annex are not exceeded, the actual dimensions may differ from those stated by the manufacturer by not more than 3 %.

2.

Mass in running order and actual mass of the vehicle

2.1.

The mass in running order shall be checked from the actual mass by weighing the vehicle and deducting the mass of the optional equipment fitted. For such purposes the weighing instrument shall comply with the requirements of F1the Non-automatic Weighing Instruments Regulations 2016.

2.2.

The mass in running order determined in accordance with the requirements of point 2.1 may deviate from the nominal value stated in point 2.6(b) of Annex I or in Part I, section A or B of F2Annex II to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/683 or in the relevant entry of the certificate of conformity by not more than:

  1. (a)

    3 % as regards the permissible lower and upper deviations (= the negative and positive deviation around the declared value) as regards M, N and O vehicles with the exception of special purpose vehicles;

  2. (b)

    5 % as regards the permissible lower and upper deviations (= the negative and positive deviation around the declared value) as regards special purpose vehicles;

  3. (c)

    5 % as regards the permissible lower and upper deviations (= the negative and positive deviation around the declared value) for the purposes of F3Article 31(3) and (4) of Regulation (EU) 2018/858.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1

Words in Annex 1 Appendix 2 point 2.1 substituted (31.12.2022 at 11.00 p.m.) by The Road Vehicles and Non-Road Mobile Machinery (Type-Approval) (Amendment and Transitional Provisions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/1273), regs. 1(2), 72(2)(e)(i)

F2

Words in Annex 1 Appendix 2 point 2.2 substituted (31.12.2022 at 11.00 p.m.) by The Road Vehicles and Non-Road Mobile Machinery (Type-Approval) (Amendment and Transitional Provisions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/1273), regs. 1(2), 72(2)(e)(ii)(aa)

F3

Words in Annex 1 Appendix 2 point 2.2(c) substituted (31.12.2022 at 11.00 p.m.) by The Road Vehicles and Non-Road Mobile Machinery (Type-Approval) (Amendment and Transitional Provisions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/1273), regs. 1(2), 72(2)(e)(ii)(bb)