# The Motor Vehicles (Tests) Regulations 1981, Paragraph 2: THE PRESCRIBED STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS FOR VEHICLES IN CLASS III

Extent: E+W+S

(a) The requirements specified in items 2, 3, 4 and 7 to 13 in paragraph 1 above.
(b) The requirements contained in the following provisions of the Construction and Use Regulations:—
Item No.
Regulations
Affecting
14
15 to 17, and 18
Braking
15
30 to 32
Glass and Field of Vision
16
33
Mirrors
17
34
Windscreen Cleaning
18
39 and 100(1) (insofar as it relates to the security and condition of the fuel system components or, as the case may be, their maintenance so that no danger is likely to be caused)
Fuel Tanks and Pipes
19
46, 47 and 48
Seat Belts and Anchorages fitted in accordance with the said regulations 46 and 47
19A
100(1) (insofar as it relates to the condition of the seat belts and anchorages)
Seat Belts, other than those referred to in item 19 above, and their anchorages
20
54 and 100(1) (insofar as it relates to the condition of the pipings, attachment brackets and mounting of the exhaust system)
Exhaust
20A
66
Plates
21
67
Vehicle Identification Number
22
22 and 100(1) (insofar as it relates to the condition of the vehicle structure, the body , body fittings, interior fittings, the chassis, frame and any subframe or any mounting or connection or part of the suspension or any trailer coupling, to the extent that such condition may prejudice the steering, braking or seat belt mounting of the vehicle or may otherwise cause danger)
Body, Body Fittings, Structure and Suspension
23
100(1) (insofar as it relates to the condition of seats, doors and other openings, to the extent that such condition may cause danger)
Seats, Doors and Other Openings
(c) The requirements contained in the following provisions of the Lighting Regulations:—
Item No.
Regulations
Affecting
24
18 and 23
Rear Registration Plate Lamp
25
18, 20 and 23
Front and Rear Fog Lamps
26
18 and 23
Hazard Warning Signal Device
26A
18 and 23
Reversing Lamp
26B
18 and 23
Daytime Running Lamp
(d) The requirements contained in the following provisions of the Road Vehicles (Display of Registration Marks) Regulations 2001:—
Item No.
Regulations
Affecting
27
4 to 7 and 10 to 15
Registration Plates and Marks
(e) The registration mark displayed on the vehicle is in accordance with the records held for that vehicle by the Secretary of State.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1981/1694/schedule/2/paragraph/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/motor-vehicles-tests-regulations-1981/schedule-2/paragraph-2
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