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Motor Vehicle Testing Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2003

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Regulations 7(2), 11(3), (4) and (5), 16(1), 18(2) and 22

SCHEDULE 1FEES

1. Fee payable for examination under regulation 7(2) or 11(3) or 16(1)

(a)Vehicle in Class I or II

£20·50

(b)Vehicle in Class III or IV

£28·00

(c)Vehicle in Class V

£38.50

(d)Vehicle in Class VA –

(i)with 13 to 16 seats exclusive of driver

£50·00

(ii)with 17 to 35 seats exclusive of driver

£61·00

(iii)with more than 35 seats exclusive of driver

£75·50

(e)Vehicle in Class VI

£38·50

(f)Vehicle in Class VIA

£50·00
2. Fee payable for re-examination under regulation 11(4)

(a)Vehicle in Class I or II

£13·00

(b)Vehicle in Class III or IV

£17·50

(c)Vehicle in Class V

£18·50

(d)Vehicle in Class VA –

(i)with 13 to 16 seats exclusive of driver

£18·50

(ii)with 17 to 35 seats exclusive of driver

£30·00

(iii)with more than 35 seats exclusive of driver

£41·00

(e)Vehicle in Class VI

£18·50

(f)Vehicle in Class VIA

£18·50
3. Fee payable for re-examination under regulation 11(5)

(a)Vehicle in Class VA –

(i)with 13 to 16 seats exclusive of driver

£18·50

(ii)with 17 to 35 seats exclusive of driver

£30·00

(iii)with more than 35 seats exclusive of driver

£41·00

(b)Vehicle in Class VIA

£18·50
4. Fee payable for a full examination under Article 81 of the Order

(a)Vehicle in Class I or II

£20·50

(b)Vehicle in Class III or IV

£28·00

(c)Vehicle in Class V

£38·50

(d)Vehicle in Class VA –

(i)with 13 to 16 seats exclusive of driver

£50·00

(ii)with 17 to 35 seats exclusive of driver

£61·00

(iii)with more than 35 seats exclusive of driver

£75·50

(e)Vehicle in Class VI

£38·50

(f)Vehicle in Class VIA

£50·00

(g)Public service vehicle (not being a taxi)

£63·50

(h)Taxi

£61·50

(i)Goods vehicle of 3,500 kgs maximum gross weight or under

£28·00

(j)Goods vehicle over 3,500 kgs maximum gross weight

(i)2 axle rigid vehicle

£35·00

(ii)3 axle rigid vehicle

£45·00

(iii)4 axle rigid vehicle

£56·00

(iv)articulated vehicle having a 2 axle drawing vehicle

£39·00

(v)articulated vehicle having a 3 axle drawing vehicle

£51·00

(k)Trailer

(i)1 axle trailer

£32·50

(ii)2 axle trailer

£33·50

(iii)3 axle trailer

£34.50
5. Fee payable for a test under Article 75(5) of the Order or a partial inspection under Article 81 of the Order

(a)Vehicle in Class I or II

£13·00

(b)Vehicle in Class III or IV

£17·50

(c)Vehicle in Class V

£18·50

(d)Vehicle in Class VI

£18·50

(e)Public service vehicle (not being a taxi)

£18·50

(f)Taxi

£18·50

(g)Goods vehicle of 3,500 kgs maximum gross weight or under

£17·50

(h)Goods vehicle over 3,500 kgs maximum gross weight

£17·50

(i)Articulated vehicle

£18·50

(j)Trailer

£18·50
6. Fee payable for a duplicate test certificate
Any vehicle£10·00

Regulation 3(1)

SCHEDULE 2THE PRESCRIBED STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS FOR VEHICLES IN CLASSES I AND II

1.—(a) The requirements contained in the following provisions of the Construction and Use Regulations:

Item No.RegulationsAffecting
120, 21 and 24Braking
229, 30, 31 and 32Wheels and Tyres
334Steering
440 and 41Speedometer
544Audible Warning Instrument
645Sidestands
746Petrol Tanks
865Silencers
980Vehicle Identification Number
1082Plates

(b)The requirements contained in the following provisions of the Lighting Regulations:

Item No.RegulationsAffecting
1121 and 26Front Position Lamp
1221 and 26Dipped Beam Headlamp
1321 and 26Main Beam Headlamp
1421 and 26Rear Position Lamp
1521 and 26Rear Retro Reflector
1621 and 26Stop Lamp
1721 and 26Direction Indicator
1821 and 26Rear Registration Plate Lamp

(c)The requirements contained in the following provisions of the Road Vehicles (Registration and Licensing) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1973(1):

Item No.RegulationsAffecting
1918, 19, 20 and 21Registration Marks

THE PRESCRIBED STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS FOR VEHICLES IN CLASS III

2.—(a) The requirements specified in items 1 to 5, 7 to 9 and 11 to 19, in paragraph 1.

(b)The requirements contained in the following provisions of the Construction and Use Regulations:

Item No.RegulationsAffecting
2027Structure and Suspension
2135, 36 and 37Glass and Field of Vision
2238Mirrors
2339Windscreen Cleaning
2454, 55 and 56Seat Belts and Anchorages fitted in accordance with the said regulations 54 and 55
25115(1) (insofar as it relates to the condition of the seatbelts and anchorages)Seat Belts, other than those referred to in item 24 above, and their anchorages
2662Mascots
2779Plates

(c)The requirements contained in the following provisions of the Lighting Regulations:

Item No.RegulationsAffecting
2821 and 26Rear Fog Lamp

THE PRESCRIBED STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS FOR VEHICLES IN CLASS IV

3.—(a) The requirements specified in items 1 to 5, 7 to 9 and 11 to 28 in paragraphs 1 and 2.

(b)The requirements contained in the following provisions of the Construction and Use Regulations:

Item No.RegulationsAffecting
296, 7, 8, 9, 13 and 14Dimensions
3042 and 83Speed Limiter
3158 to 61Rear Under-run Devices and Sideguards
3274Emissions

(c)The requirements of the Community Recording Equipment Regulations insofar as they relate to the installation of recording equipment and the seals to be affixed to such equipment.

THE PRESCRIBED STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS FOR VEHICLES IN CLASS V

4.—(a) The requirements specified in items 1 to 5, 7 to 9, 11 to 30 and 32 in paragraphs 1 to 3.

(b)The requirements of paragraph 3(c).

(c)The requirements contained in the following provision of the Construction and Use Regulations:

Item No.RegulationsAffecting
3322Braking

THE PRESCRIBED STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS FOR VEHICLES IN CLASS VA

5.—(a) The requirements specified in items 1 to 5, 7 to 9, 11 to 30, 32 and 33 in paragraphs 1 to 4.

(b)The requirements of paragraph 3(c).

(c)The requirements contained in the following provision of the Construction and Use Regulations: –

Item No.RegulationsAffecting
34115(1) (insofar as it relates to the manner in which the seat belts and anchorages have been installed including, in the case of a seat which incorporates integral seat belt anchorages, the system by which the seat assembly itself is secured to the vehicle structure and the structure of the frame and legs of the seat)Seat Belts, other than child restraints, disabled person’s belts or those referred to in item 24 of paragraph 2 above, fitted to forward facing seats, and their anchorages

THE PRESCRIBED STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS FOR VEHICLES IN CLASS VI

6.—(a) The requirements specified in items 1 to 5, 7 to 9, 11 to 30, 32 and 33 in paragraphs 1 to 4.

(b)For minibuses of a type mentioned in regulation 50 of the Construction and Use Regulations, the requirements specified in Schedules 6 and 7 to those Regulations.

(c)The requirements of the Community Recording Equipment Regulations in so far as they relate to the installation of recording equipment and the seals to be attached to such equipment.

THE PRESCRIBED STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS FOR VEHICLES IN CLASS VIA

7.—(a) The requirements specified in items 1 to 5, 7 to 9, 11 to 30 and 32 to 34 in paragraphs 1 to 5.

(b)The requirements of paragraphs 6(b) and (c).

Regulation 4

SCHEDULE 3CONDITION OF VEHICLES

descriptions of items to which regard shall be given during an examination

  • spare wheel carrier;

  • trailer coupling on a motor vehicle;

  • the chassis;

  • electrical wiring and equipment;

  • engine and transmission mountings;

  • fuel tanks and system;

  • transmission shafts and associated equipment;

  • exhaust system;

  • battery;

  • wheels and hubs;

  • suspension system;

  • axles and steering gear;

  • shock absorbers;

  • bumpers;

  • wings;

  • the cab;

  • the body;

  • driver’s controls;

  • cab step or step rings;

  • doors, locks and hinges;

  • seats;

  • seat belts;

  • entrances and exits.

Regulation 24

SCHEDULE 4REGULATIONS REVOKED

TitleYear and Number
Motor Vehicle Testing Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1995S. R. 1995 No. 448
Motor Vehicle Testing (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1996S. R. 1996 No. 140
Motor Vehicle Testing (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1998S. R. 1998 No. 74
Motor Vehicle Testing (Amendment) (Fees) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1999S. R. 1999 No. 78
Motor Vehicle Testing (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2000S. R. 2000 No. 151
Motor Vehicle Testing (Amendment) (Fees) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2001S. R. 2001 No. 246
Motor Vehicle Testing (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2001S. R. 2001 No. 364
Motor Vehicle Testing (Amendment) (Fees) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2002S. R. 2002 No. 47
Motor Vehicle Testing (Amendment) (Fees) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2003S. R. 2003 No. 101
(1)

S.R. & O. 1973 No. 490; relevant amending Regulations are S.I. 1976/2180

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