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hgv_manual	0	1	95	14	Issue Date February 2017 Section B Page i Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) Inspection Manual	[ "iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABjMAAAjDCAIAAAB7CzpAAAAACXBIWXMAAA7EAAAOxAGVKw4bAATc4UlEQVR4nOzd51dU2aLv/fs3PM+4zz7dbQAqkkPVqkQ0a7etrW3OIpKhqFxkEQUTBsQMiqJgxICKAcwJs6gYQVRyDpXTfKpwn3P2ueeV++KuPfb5MT4DSliuWqvmu++Yc67/xeTJAQAAAAAAAAAA/vH+l9OvAAAAAAAAAAAA/mdCmQIAAAAAAAAAAOdAmQIAAAAAAAAAAOdAmQIAAAAAAAAAAOdAmQIAAAAAAAAAAOdAmQI...	[ "9311b5216d0d83b928662a1ff7accc4d266ddc8d432621cb3c4d8ffdbcaa9a38", "c9e0ce211351c74ec206d374ffe0444ce50deca1a30b8bc2c6286cf92246dfbd" ]	[ 1587, 968 ]	[ 2243, 667 ]	train
hgv_manual	1	2	1,716	242	Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual About this Manual 01/02/2021 Document Uncontrolled When Printed 1 of 4 Purpose This manual explains to everyone engaged in the practical work of vehicle examinatio...	[]	[]	[]	[]	train
hgv_manual	2	3	1,988	295	Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual About this Manual 01/06/2024 Document Uncontrolled When Printed 2 of 4 Deficiency Categorisation Deficiencies found during the test shall be categorised in one of t...	[]	[]	[]	[]	train
hgv_manual	3	4	1,571	219	Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual About this Manual 01/06/2024 Document Uncontrolled When Printed 3 of 4 Acceptance For Test (continued) Vehicles must be fitted with their bodies and should not be acce...	[]	[]	[]	[]	train
hgv_manual	4	5	977	132	Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual About this Manual 01/04/2025 Document Uncontrolled when printed 4 of 4 Scope of Inspections The scope of the inspections in this manual does not cover all the requirement...	[]	[]	[]	[]	train
hgv_manual	5	6	2,930	452	Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual Revision Record 01/07/2025 1 of 2 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Section Number Section Title Description of Change Revision Date About this Manual Page 2 - Deficiency Categorisation – last sentence from minor deficiencies amended to cater for electronic ...	[]	[]	[]	[]	train
hgv_manual	7	8	2,008	328	01/07/2025 1 of 5 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual Interpretation of Terms used in the Manual Articulated Vehicle An articulated vehicle is a motor car or heavy motor car with a trailer so attached that part of the trailer is superimposed on the drawing vehicle and...	[]	[]	[]	[]	train
hgv_manual	8	9	1,533	244	01/02/2021 2 of 5 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual Interpretation of Terms used in the Manual Deteriorated This will be a deficiency if the component or system is weakened to such an extent that it can no longer adequately perform its function. Distorted This w...	[]	[]	[]	[]	train
hgv_manual	9	10	2,035	322	01/04/2023 3 of 5 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual Interpretation of Terms used in the Manual First use dates Throughout this manual we have used the terms “before” and “from” when referring to first use/manufactured dates. The term “from” should be regarded to be ...	[]	[]	[]	[]	train
hgv_manual	10	11	1,962	311	01/05/2022 4 of 5 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual Interpretation of Terms used in the Manual Obligatory/Mandatory Required to be fitted by law. Semi-trailer A trailer which is constructed or adapted to form part of an articulated vehicle. Trailer Where the ...	[]	[]	[]	[]	train
hgv_manual	11	12	1,378	210	01/05/2022 5 of 5 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual Interpretation of Terms used in the Manual Vehicle Category (Definition used in the Community Directive) G: Off-road vehicles N2: Vehicles used for the carriage of goods and having a DGVW exceeding 3,500 kg ...	[]	[]	[]	[]	train
hgv_manual	12	13	2,191	328	Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual List of Inspections 01/02/2021 1 of 1 Document Uncontrolled When Printed 1 Registration Plate 2 Not allocated 3 Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems 4 Not allocated 5 *Exhaust Emissions 6 Road Wheels and H...	[]	[]	[]	[]	train
hgv_manual	13	14	2,074	321	01/02/2021 1 of 5 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual Standards for Prohibition Issue at Statutory Test This provides a standard for the issue of Prohibition Notices where dangerous deficiencies are observed during statutory tests. The aim of the policy is to: • ...	[]	[]	[]	[]	train
hgv_manual	17	18	1,311	185	01/04/2023 5 of 5 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual Standards for Prohibition Issue at Statutory Test Manual Reference Deficiency Criteria Deficiency IM 59 Brake systems and components A brake back plate insecure or seriously weakened. A brake disc or drum mi...	[]	[]	[]	[]	train
hgv_manual	18	19	1,320	196	01/02/2021 1 of 1 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 01 Registration Plate Application This inspection applies to all registered motorised vehicles. Procedure and Standards A registration plate should be easily legible to a person standing approximately 20m from ...	[]	[]	[]	[]	train
hgv_manual	20	21	2,712	456	01/06/2024 3 of 5 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 03 Seat Belts & Supplementary Restraint Systems Seat belt webbing must be assessed for cuts, damage, fluffing, fraying and any evidence of overstretching. Assessors must ensure that seat belt operation is not affected...	[ "iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAIcAAAB1CAIAAADr32VPAAAACXBIWXMAAA7EAAAOxAGVKw4bAAAxzklEQVR4nO19B5RkV3H225md0DM9Mz09Oexs0rJCEZBQAAzISESByJYxApvMMcE4gE3wsRHYJlpkGyNbsmyDsAlGZGyQBJZQREJ5d2b65XBfzvnVX9WzApwI/7GsXXnOqSPN9vZOv77fraqv6lbV5RJtcluONuEe9CfYlv8s26gcjbKNytEo26gcjbKNytEo/x+odLblp8o2KkejPJCoxOrEfyNT2/JT5b9bt/9atlHZRuX...	[ "4eddf7be1d79ac4b9ed48d7a563684bc42a046f7a8b6b7419674f4b1213043ad" ]	[ 135 ]	[ 117 ]	train
hgv_manual	21	22	874	144	01/06/2024 4 of 5 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 03 Seat Belts & Supplementary Restraint Systems Seat belt load limiters are used on some vehicles to minimise seat belt inflicted injury in particularly violent collisions. This is generally achieved by releasing a l...	[]	[]	[]	[]	train
hgv_manual	24	25	2,787	463	01/02/2021 1 of 5 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 05 Exhaust Emissions Application This inspection applies to all Compression Ignition engine vehicles. Vehicles first used before 1 January 1980 will be subject to a visual examination only, see item 2 in Procedure...	[ "iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAF8AAABACAIAAADzrjzsAAAACXBIWXMAAA7EAAAOxAGVKw4bAAAurElEQVR4nL18B5QUVdr2uLu66BoQFFHEjDmDYkR3RUXFrCsGFsWcE+iiiIoCKopixoRiAJE8Mx0q3aq6dSt2mNATmcgMAxN7Olbq7vrv7QF0v8///N985/j3ec7YTOiufuoNz3Pvey0RISuKvChKoqCJfHg3DIGXBR4VIQsgJHBRgY0JbC3gaSCUAbiGk7/j0PectBYIpTxfBsUNAlihiO9U6otj2tsV3LKqwNd19MaIsVZ...	[ "d9c1da874d924a1afa0192b894f425fe59048912c1ee6aa845886a4963408604", "ad4e827e328737d06c7f685245c395d3fae2ae6b3b2e053f189537b9c84e962c" ]	[ 95, 97 ]	[ 64, 70 ]	train
hgv_manual	25	26	3,001	503	01/02/2021 2 of 5 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 05 Exhaust Emissions Air Fuel Ratio Control (AFRC) fitted to Caterpillar engines. When the engine is stopped the control goes into an excess fuel position. When the engine is restarted the inlet manifold pressure n...	[]	[]	[]	[]	train
hgv_manual	26	27	1,371	229	01/02/2021 3 of 5 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 05 Exhaust Emissions Note: The criterion is density and not volume of smoke. The description `dense smoke’ includes any smoke or vapour, which largely obscures vision. Manufacturer’s plate value means either the ...	[ "iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAK4AAACICAIAAADxm0eSAAAACXBIWXMAAA7EAAAOxAGVKw4bAAAGAUlEQVR4nO3daajlcxzH8ZvBWGcoW9aE8gBJ2QoTZRs8oiyPRGQLKSnJ1MhSHpDtAWooa2TJkkcI2UMSIWvZaRjbWK/p8/5O/a7j/J1z79xl5r5f3QfTzH855/zf/svv/z/XyOjocn/8WfEzMiqFKaiYgoopqJiCiimomIKKKaiYgoopqJiCiimomIKKKaiYgoopqJiCiimomIKKKaiYgsqgKVwTizTjPRWmoMlPYYcY0Yx...	[ "3886fad6478fb3b83ae984bcd620dd8fb87bebaa72816d9a2f112077ac07be48", "d9c1da874d924a1afa0192b894f425fe59048912c1ee6aa845886a4963408604", "ad4e827e328737d06c7f685245c395d3fae2ae6b3b2e053f189537b9c84e962c" ]	[ 174, 95, 97 ]	[ 136, 64, 70 ]	train
hgv_manual	27	28	1,719	268	01/02/2021 4 of 5 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 05 Exhaust Emissions Deficiency Deficiency Category Compression Ignition Engines 1 Statutory Smoke Meter Test: a. After a total of six accelerations have been completed, the average smoke opacity recorded for...	[]	[]	[]	[]	train
hgv_manual	28	29	1,147	191	01/02/2021 5 of 5 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 05 Exhaust Emissions Low Emissions Vehicles (LEV) Smoke meter test The LEV check is not part of the statutory test requirement. 1. Select appropriate LEV limit. Carry out Method of Inspections listed at 1.a proce...	[]	[]	[]	[]	train
hgv_manual	29	30	2,700	451	01/04/2023 1 of 4 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 06 Road Wheels and Hubs Application This inspection applies to all road wheels and hubs apart from spare wheels. Procedure and Standards Where possible, wheel nuts will be lightly tapped with a hammer to check f...	[]	[]	[]	[]	train
hgv_manual	32	33	1,771	295	01/04/2023 4 of 4 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 06 Road Wheels and Hubs 2 A wheel: a. (i) with any visible elongation of a stud hole. Major (ii) with any visible elongation of a stud hole where secure fixing of the wheel is affected. Dangerous b. (i)...	[]	[]	[]	[]	train
hgv_manual	33	34	3,361	588	01/07/2025 1 of 10 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 07 Size and Type of Tyres Application This inspection applies to all tyres, apart from spare tyres. Procedure and standards The use markings most likely to be encountered are 'FRT' which indicates that the tyre...	[]	[]	[]	[]	train
hgv_manual	37	38	2,222	386	01/02/2021 5 of 10 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 07 Size and Type of Tyres Table 2 Load capacity index table Extract from ECE Reg 54: “Load index” Table amended to show axle loads Load Index Single Kg Dual Kg Load Index Single Kg Dual Kg Load Index S...	[]	[]	[]	[]	train
hgv_manual	38	39	131	19	01/02/2021 6 of 10 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 07 Size and Type of Tyres	[ "iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABPgAAAOJCAIAAAAP/AsnAAAACXBIWXMAAA7EAAAOxAGVKw4bAAURzklEQVR4nOyddZwVt/e/ty1W3Etxd7cW1+JQpLi7a/FlWaA4xd3dixV3d5fi7g5FSoXe+3s+9/w232Hu3WWBpYXtef7Y191MJjk5yUzynkwyXg5FURRFURRFURRFCUZ4/dsGKIqiKIqiKIqiKEpQokJXURRFURRFURRFCVao0FUURVEURVEURVGCFSp0FUVRFEVRFEVRlGCFCl1FURRFURRFURQlWKFCV1EURVEURVEURQl...	[ "1b3a5804c8b5be4b883643fbd197512d9dc8c9a4a14cd5948d592ed9d112c069", "33226cae0d154164ee08d0e4504d9637a5a5e2e77ef1936bb4455b90293599e3" ]	[ 1272, 1264 ]	[ 905, 806 ]	train
hgv_manual	39	40	2,932	516	01/02/2021 7 of 10 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 07 Size and Type of Tyres TABLE 4 MAX AXLE LOADS FOR “UNRESTRICTED” SPEED VEHICLES Tyre load Index Trailers permitted to exceed 50mph (up to 60mph) Motor vehicles permitted to exceed 60mph (up to 70mph) Speed S...	[]	[]	[]	[]	train
hgv_manual	40	41	3,077	508	01/02/2021 8 of 10 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 07 Size and Type of Tyres TABLE 4 (continued) MAX AXLE LOADS FOR “UNRESTRICTED” SPEED VEHICLES Tyre load Index Trailers permitted to exceed 50mph (up to 60mph) Motor vehicles permitted to exceed 60mph (up to 70m...	[]	[]	[]	[]	train
hgv_manual	42	43	1,204	210	01/04/2025 10 of 10 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 07 Size and Type of Tyres Deficiency Deficiency Category 1 A tyre: a. (i) of which the nominal size, ply rating, load index or speed Major rating of any tyre is below that appropriate for the plated axle wei...	[]	[]	[]	[]	train
hgv_manual	43	44	2,903	516	01/02/2021 1 of 5 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 08 Condition of Tyres Application The examination for tyre condition applies to all tyres fitted to vehicles and trailers apart from spare tyres. The check for tyre age markings does not apply to: • category T...	[]	[]	[]	[]	train
hgv_manual	45	46	732	124	01/02/2021 3 of 5 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 08 Condition of Tyres Fig (5) In this case the lateral grooves are the same depth as the circumferential groove and are included in the ¾ measurement. The breadth of the tread is ‘T’. The ¾ of ‘T’ measuremen...	[ "iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAUIAAAFdCAIAAAD5T/OFAAAACXBIWXMAAA7EAAAOxAGVKw4bAAAncElEQVR4nO1da5rjPKvMnrKn7Cl78p58+hud8BLJdiQQBZJVP/L09HR8BYqb0GO/Gd7v9+v18r6KhYWeeHhfABp/Ovx43O6uF+bG7QR6qXHCtm3vE3hf2kIzbifQS40T/tT1cQLvS1toxu3e2VJjwvYPSZ+fz2f6+e/T+7oWmnE7gV5qXOLvgay039C4nUAvNc7wR7+Jjb0vZEGO2wn0UuMSi41Hx+0EeqlxhsXGE+B2Ar3...	[ "b69fe73de5493b153f06ef925aa6e66d92b16dc021c06d41b4635b87b8a81a2b", "3d534057ac2bcee499cdc261c08ce5b366495e9afa8d323726fc43b4839bc83d" ]	[ 322, 378 ]	[ 349, 429 ]	train
hgv_manual	46	47	1,874	327	01/05/2022 4 of 5 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 08 Condition of Tyres Tyre Age Markings All tyres must be marked with the date of manufacture, this is represented by a four-digit code. The first and second digits represent the week of manufacture, the third a...	[ "iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAA5IAAAHGCAIAAACJkyONAAAACXBIWXMAAA7EAAAOxAGVKw4bAAnlWUlEQVR4nJy955MkW3bk1/8Hv5FG0ozk2hLkLrEEFrOcXQCj3rzW3aV1qlJZWmvVXa11PzkSA2BJri2Nxo/k/0a/4RGenudG1nuA2bGwmzcjRWVlRvzCr59zbr0+XvF4ddRlPN9f9Hi2t3C9O/90p3O1s4B4urd0vb/87KD7/HDF48XRaoyTtefHq8+OVrB9ebr+6mwDW85wkoHdGG/ONhWvTzewPwOPYrw433h1ufX6aht...	[ "5243ba04efa88eadc20288d28eab88aa1084545b5ff27afc079c2ab5e7fc96c3" ]	[ 914 ]	[ 454 ]	train
hgv_manual	48	49	3,198	510	Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 09 Sideguards, Rear Under-Run Devices & Bumper Bars Document Uncontrolled When Printed 1 of 15 01/04/2025 Application SIDEGUARDS (or Lateral Protection Device) Motor Vehicles first used from 1 April 1984 with a design gross weight exceeding 3,500kg and w...	[]	[]	[]	[]	train
hgv_manual	50	51	1,810	280	Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 09 Sideguards, Rear Under-Run Devices & Bumper Bars 01/04/2025 3 of 15 Document Uncontrolled When Printed REAR UNDER-RUN DEVICES Rear under-run devices are applicable for motor vehicles with a gross design weight exceeding 3,500kg and first used from 1 April 1984...	[]	[]	[]	[]	train
hgv_manual	51	52	1,204	184	Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 09 Sideguards, Rear Under-Run Devices & Bumper Bars 01/04/2025 4 of 15 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Procedure and standards SIDEGUARDS (or Lateral Protection Device) definition An area is required to be protected between the front and rear wheels (or landing le...	[ "iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAA/MAAAG5CAIAAABNwvPXAAAACXBIWXMAAA7EAAAOxAGVKw4bAABS40lEQVR4nO3de3wU5b3HcQQCCEKCFImgeC3EYhVpD6VGqDW2hcPFQkoFUSuCHFGkIB4FvAGiVtTKpeVWMNhWuVglRVG05eKxBKqClyJiq9SigBUVC1i0Knu+siRsdpOdZ3d27p/3H7w0OzPPM89Mnt93J7OzdWIAAAAAgq+O1x0AAAAAkAMkewAAACAMSPYAAABAGJDsAQAAgDAg2QMAAABhQLIHAAAAwoBkDwAAAIQByR4...	[ "0428b53d0c23de8a722d487218db1f9021d681b2efa5638afbdb0783042ccb76" ]	[ 1011 ]	[ 441 ]	train
hgv_manual	52	53	890	157	Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 09 Sideguards, Rear Under-Run Devices & Bumper Bars 01/04/2025 5 of 15 Document Uncontrolled When Printed • Semi-Trailers The front edge of the guard can be up to 250mm behind the centre line of the landing legs, but never more than 3m behind the centre of the king pin...	[ "iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABHAAAADXCAIAAAD9QjHIAAAACXBIWXMAAA7EAAAOxAGVKw4bAAB3FElEQVR4nOydd3xN9//HEYkMIdLYMSMISWOvCCqiRqyQIrRGUKNFULsaoUpQYjX2iBEpImrWDE3iS5PYfmhIqdHUKDWqRX6vJhJZ957PGZ9z7k3ezz884t5z3u/3+cz3655zPp8CKQRBEARBEARBEIQkCmgdAEEQBEEQBEEQhLFCgoogCIIgCIIgCEIiJKgIgiAIgiAIgiAkQoKKIAiCIAiCIAhCIiSoCIIgCIIgCIIgJFK...	[ "a369c38fc6dc32aba82af904c893cd77667174c188c4dde34ff678341c6c2744", "1afcbf8e0cdee2377e296ba5a4f6dc27efbbebf2b22a06f26c442d00c7fa6ca5", "a129425d3783d192e7f785d315a5c63047cfdd55f49724427ae727d7fd314568" ]	[ 1136, 1221, 1250 ]	[ 215, 478, 490 ]	train
hgv_manual	53	54	1,777	297	Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 09 Sideguards, Rear Under-Run Devices & Bumper Bars 01/04/2025 6 of 15 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Minimum Height to Top Edge The upper edge of a sideguard shall not be more than 350mm below that part of the structure of the vehicle/trailer, cut or contacted b...	[ "iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAMIAAAC5CAIAAAD1ZndkAAAACXBIWXMAAA7EAAAOxAGVKw4bAAAeY0lEQVR4nO2deVRUR9rG+caJiTNumEkYNc44g0ZGI+oc4zJuGTMmRhRQogY1x6gYlCBiVARkFwFFQYgoigpubGFRBCG4ASIhLiiLIIsLq/sSdRSRpL/nUGcqxW3Q1tzmUqaePzjdL7dvVd/61VvvW/dWtY5KSOhXS0fpCgi9ChIYCckgLjHy8PBQugpCjcQfRvX19W3atFG6FkKNxB9GT548adu2rdK1EGok/jB69OhRu3b...	[ "9069067d1a09f384b20be45b20ea3a4d7bd72ce43ed768773148f6483fd364b3", "fbfb6f866657a224237493ab4ef94bbf791215f468dc0e12e8e308a56288dd10", "23a0dcfbe0d033239de34171961a1a99830a2e29a1095c973a896d78303b6d3d" ]	[ 194, 205, 726 ]	[ 185, 231, 361 ]	train
hgv_manual	54	55	2,548	409	Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 09 Sideguards, Rear Under-Run Devices & Bumper Bars 01/04/2025 7 of 15 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Vehicle/trailer body If the sides of the vehicle/trailer are so designed and/or equipped, that by virtue of their shape and characteristics the component parts tog...	[ "iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAuoAAAEnCAIAAABwm/EGAAAACXBIWXMAAA7EAAAOxAGVKw4bAABMY0lEQVR4nO2dfbwVVb3/t3gBDUOOQYYYpghcRFIeMhE1RPOIT5FPmIpoKYmaSuU1EJUg1IMmiGKgNzVMseyKeSGlBBKCNMFIyac8EiEIBJFxf4D4sH/f1qfzbbHWzOzZ+8x+nM/7D16H2WvW+q41M9/vZz3MmkyWEEIIIaSqyJTbAEIIIYSQ/KB8IYQQQkiVQflCCCGEkCqD8oUQQgghVQblCyGEEEKqDMoXQgghhFQZlC+...	[ "77419f7dec1c5a67af3f3775053c83097cd586fdd08e5f5469e278de45ead6d0" ]	[ 746 ]	[ 295 ]	train
hgv_manual	55	56	1,534	238	Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 09 Sideguards, Rear Under-Run Devices & Bumper Bars 01/04/2025 8 of 15 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Sideguard Material There is no legislation regarding the materials used for sideguards although there are regulations covering strength and deflection of these c...	[]	[]	[]	[]	train
hgv_manual	56	57	2,363	350	Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 09 Sideguards, Rear Under-Run Devices & Bumper Bars 01/04/2025 9 of 15 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Vehicles/Trailers equipped with cranes and/or stabiliser legs It is not practicable to fit sideguards in the area of the crane and its controls. When assessing ...	[ "iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAzoAAAFCCAIAAAC2PT9mAAAACXBIWXMAAA7EAAAOxAGVKw4bAAAsmUlEQVR4nO3de3QU9f3/8QWWSwQNWQ5SLgECFUpMaQUsuqCiCBojKDFcN8UaUCwVinJJooKwrihYCVZr1BxBghDQ0oKigEEEwXCQixKkDWC84PcHChyNoJUabH4f2GSz993sfOayu8/HH5ywM/P+vD+7OnkxMztjqgEAAICBmfRuAAAAAMEQ1wAAAAyNuAYAAGBoxDUAAABDI64BAAAYGnENAADA0IhrAAAAhkZcAwAAMDT...	[ "8766c5dfdc617be73ca33f87a4c57a07e7a28e560f39b03383e14656fd7d6f96" ]	[ 826 ]	[ 322 ]	train
hgv_manual	59	60	842	125	Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 09 Sideguards, Rear Under-Run Devices & Bumper Bars 01/04/2025 12 of 15 Document Uncontrolled When Printed At least 950mm Ladders encroaching into the sideguard area mu...	[ "iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABXUAAAOzCAIAAAB4aHKdAAAACXBIWXMAAA7EAAAOxAGVKw4bAAMj+0lEQVR4nOzdB3gUVds//k0giSmGECB0wccHEQHpvQgCIr1IkQ4iVUSwoTTpIOWh9/LSO9KkC1J86E0IXZAaIJDkFwgJqfu/373/nPdwZnZ2k9307+e69No9c+bMmdkNM/e9Z86YzAAAAAAAAAAAjjGldgcAAAAAAAAAIN1DfgEAAAAAAAAAHIX8AgAAAAAAAAA4CvkFAAAAAAAAAHAU8gsAAAAAAAAA4CjkFwAAAAAAAAD...	[ "c7ced0cf91e5fdbdf78e7c79c401196a8230bd486e64932ad3e3308a6b068d5b", "bb9dfe9a2a1f72231c9d23726c1f7a06125ad3f1f3d616c41a4f6a7a776f1706" ]	[ 1397, 1451 ]	[ 947, 959 ]	train
hgv_manual	62	63	1,129	173	Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 09 Sideguards, Rear Under-Run Devices & Bumper Bars 01/04/2025 15 of 15 Document Uncontrolled When Printed i. with more than 550mm height from the ground to the lowest edge of the guard. (vehicle unladen or semi-trailer load platform horizontal). Major 3 Rear Under...	[]	[]	[]	[]	train
hgv_manual	63	64	917	141	01/02/2021 1 of 1 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 10 Spare Wheel & Carrier Application This inspection applies to all vehicles and trailers fitted with an external spare wheel or carrier. Procedure and standards Check the spare wheel and carrier are secure, f...	[]	[]	[]	[]	train
hgv_manual	65	66	1,676	254	01/02/2021 2 of 3 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 11 Vehicle to Trailer Coupling Deficiency Deficiency Category 1 A drawing hitch, bar, hook, eye, ball or ball socket; or a fifth wheel king pin and its mounting or a turntable which: a. (i) is excessively w...	[]	[]	[]	[]	train
hgv_manual	66	67	724	112	01/02/2021 3 of 3 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 11 Vehicle to Trailer Coupling c. (i) jaws excessively, worn or out of adjustment. Major (ii) jaws so worn or out of adjustment that the trailer kingpin would not be securely held. Dangerous d. a safety l...	[]	[]	[]	[]	train
hgv_manual	67	68	2,454	395	01/02/2021 1 of 2 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 12 Trailer Parking and Emergency Brakes and Air Line Connections Application Parking and Emergency Brakes This inspection applies to all trailers. Air Line Connections This inspection applies to drawing vehicles ...	[]	[]	[]	[]	train
hgv_manual	68	69	1,133	167	01/02/2021 2 of 2 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 12 Trailer Parking and Emergency Brakes and Air Line Connections Deficiency Deficiency Category 1 Trailer parking brake: a. does not operate on at least two wheels. Dangerous b. cannot be securely set. ...	[]	[]	[]	[]	train
hgv_manual	69	70	514	81	01/02/2021 1 of 1 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 13 Trailer Landing Legs Application This inspection applies to all trailers fitted with landing legs. Procedure and standards Check for security of landing legs and any of its component parts. If any leg or par...	[]	[]	[]	[]	train
hgv_manual	70	71	2,542	410	01/02/2021 1 of 9 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 14 Spray Suppression, Wings and Wheel Arches Application Wings and Wheel Arches This inspection applies to all vehicles and trailers. Spray Suppression This inspection applies to those vehicles shown below unle...	[]	[]	[]	[]	train
hgv_manual	71	72	2,808	471	01/02/2021 2 of 9 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 14 Spray Suppression, Wings and Wheel Arches Procedure and standards Wings and Wheel Arches Road wheels must have associated with them equipment or part of the body which, as far as is practicable, catches mud o...	[]	[]	[]	[]	train
hgv_manual	72	73	1,215	197	01/02/2021 3 of 9 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 14 Spray Suppression, Wings and Wheel Arches Deliberate modifications for attachment points for rope hooks are not acceptable and should be considered as incomplete. The width of the flap should cover the full brea...	[ "iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAl0AAAF4CAIAAADhadtkAAAACXBIWXMAAA7EAAAOxAGVKw4bAAAgDklEQVR4nO3dC3ajSLZAUQ2thtLznwSvX7ssYYi4cYOf+Oy9cvWyEAQBkjiJna5+DTt4zRTXyW9VG2e8vLZ5ZjLJXUxGyx9yc27FKQELZD5WwSd98jldc2FJXlWGRRcWV5X97HXuJq9fvEJtYXOQYJ1g22Co2js4M07+Yea4gMWaH6viJ735RfB1bafNq0pznAVXEleVlY7oYu3Z4K05f9jbxeSw8azGS5ohjw8nOTdgvWX...	[ "e9adac26f298d26d20f6e873e2a90d91fdf947b463bc46094c8f5b0cd4031a4d" ]	[ 605 ]	[ 376 ]	train
hgv_manual	73	74	1,079	182	01/02/2021 4 of 9 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 14 Spray Suppression, Wings and Wheel Arches Conventional Mudwing Types of Wheel Guards Single Axle Arrangements or Multi-axle arrangements where distance between wheels is greater than 300mm. The lower edge of th...	[ "iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABhcAAANICAIAAABLzSkLAAAACXBIWXMAAA7EAAAOxAGVKw4bAAWMqklEQVR4nOy9B7RlRZU+zlozitJ0v/xuzvHdl19HmpbY5NAESd2SaUcdxd8sgRkD+lNRUcCECoIJW4YoEhwU4zjCyF8BUcIPEJWW0PHldOM5/+/Uvme/uufe9/p1fN3N/latu849t07Vrqpzq3Z9tWvXAaZp5nI5U6FUKpkCgUAgEAgEAoFAIBAIBII3NwqmgVC0gsnhgGIRn6ZhGLgoKWSz2bkWVSAQCAQCgUAgEAgEAoF...	[ "db2587539bebed21e733516f24b008dc107c7ab579e287d29d91f969683d05fc" ]	[ 1559 ]	[ 840 ]	train
hgv_manual	74	75	1,399	244	01/02/2021 5 of 9 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 14 Spray Suppression, Wings and Wheel Arches Conventional Mudwing Types of Wheel Guards Multi-axle arrangements where distance between wheels is 300mm or less The lower edge of the outer valance shall not exceed ...	[ "iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAACEoAAAQyCAIAAAA6Tx/cAAAACXBIWXMAAA7EAAAOxAGVKw4bAAhP80lEQVR4nOzdB3hUVdrAcdZC6mR6y8wkk0aoUhUpAkpRpJfQm7iIXXFdXXVde0Esa1vXdV1dXfezri5ro4mQTpAuYEFQmnRIQjKZSTLfO/eQ6ziAZdXV0f/vOc8wmdy597Qb7px3zj3NwuFwXV2dPDY0NIQ1wWAwDAAAAAAAAAAA8ONpPE6qb2iQx2YqqlFfXy+PtbW1DZqwFu0AAAAAAAAAAAD4UYQa6o+ZGsKNkfBGfX2...	[ "7a489950e3cb2dcbb400173a0492883060e101727927b340c4db292e4e0b6d39" ]	[ 2122 ]	[ 1074 ]	train
hgv_manual	75	76	1,552	279	01/02/2021 6 of 9 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 14 Spray Suppression, Wings and Wheel Arches Single or Multi-axle arrangements using Half Wing and Valances. ‘B’ VALENCE 45mm MIN. VALENCE 45mm MIN. 20° ‘A’ ‘C’ 100mm MIN. 300mm MAX. 200mm FRONT M...	[]	[]	[]	[]	train
hgv_manual	76	77	1,157	206	01/02/2021 7 of 9 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 14 Spray Suppression, Wings and Wheel Arches Flap and Valance System for Non-Steered Axles The valance should cover the area extending from the underside of the body to at least a line formed by the tangent to th...	[ "iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABdgAAALrCAIAAABiZHLSAAAACXBIWXMAAA7EAAAOxAGVKw4bAAgCG0lEQVR4nOy9B1gVWbbHOzO3u2fuu3e++33vvW/mvvemp3vu3J7p6aid7ZztNrc5o6BizgEjKiomEAGzYsIACIpKEDEHBAQTYEDFAKgISM7h/c7ZUh44p5CSOnK09//bHx7rVO1ae+21Vq3/OlW7flNVXV1aXsbf8soKPlTz39JS/lZUVPC3sLCwsryiuqq6rKSUv4amgioVaN2/vNpCqzRrCiprUFFVt5VZamIQ5s38FKJ...	[ "54ab11898d2cdb8eab211689a7075ed5d5fec3e919089c850fb109cb4493d8a0", "89177e7e4dbe9d58f85db60f18b46f08d31feac5d5d3e31083cc31ea6f4320f5" ]	[ 1496, 1560 ]	[ 747, 454 ]	train
hgv_manual	78	79	1,231	209	01/05/2022 9 of 9 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 14 Spray Suppression, Wings and Wheel Arches Deficiency Deficiency Category 1 A Wing or Wheel Arch: a. (i) missing or so badly corroded or distorted to stop it acting as Major an adequate shield or, in the...	[]	[]	[]	[]	train
hgv_manual	79	80	1,524	231	01/02/2021 1 of 1 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 15 Cab Security Application This inspection applies to all vehicles. Procedure and standards All means of securing the cab are to be inspected where practical. Movement which is designed into mountings shou...	[]	[]	[]	[]	train
hgv_manual	80	81	906	147	01/02/2021 1 of 1 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 16 Cab Doors Application This application applies to all motor vehicles. Procedure and standards Only one operational door is required. On security vehicles this door may be fitted so that it does not open di...	[]	[]	[]	[]	train
hgv_manual	81	82	754	111	01/02/2021 1 of 1 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 17 Cab Floor and Steps Application This inspection applies to all motor vehicles. Procedure and standards Examine the cab floor, internal wheel arches and cab steps for condition and security. Deficiency Def...	[]	[]	[]	[]	train
hgv_manual	82	83	855	129	01/02/2021 1 of 1 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 18 Seats Application This inspection applies to all vehicles driver and passenger seats. Procedure and standards When checking the driver’s seat adjustment, it is not necessary to check that the seat can be s...	[]	[]	[]	[]	train
hgv_manual	83	84	2,588	403	01/02/2021 1 of 2 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 19 Security of Body, Containers and Crane Support Legs Application Security of Body This inspection applies to all vehicles and trailers fitted with a body. Security of Containers This inspection applies to all v...	[]	[]	[]	[]	train
hgv_manual	84	85	1,316	195	01/02/2021 2 of 2 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 19 Security of Body, Containers and Crane Support Legs Deficiency Deficiency Category 1 Body: a. excessively displaced relative to the chassis. Major b. (i) insecure. Major (ii) insecure with stability ...	[]	[]	[]	[]	train
hgv_manual	85	86	1,776	273	01/02/2021 1 of 1 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 20 Condition of Body Application This inspection applies to all vehicles and trailers. Procedure and standards Check for defective items, which would make the vehicle dangerous to other road users or pedestrians....	[]	[]	[]	[]	train
hgv_manual	86	87	1,497	239	01/02/2021 1 of 3 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 22 Mirrors and Indirect Vision Devices Category T vehicles are required to meet the requirements of a vehicle from 1 April 1985 Application This...	[]	[]	[]	[]	train
hgv_manual	87	88	2,492	427	01/02/2021 2 of 3 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 22 Mirrors and Indirect Vision Devices Procedure and standards Vehicles registered from 26 January 2007 but before 26 January 2008 in excess of 7500kg may not have a front mirror, these vehicles should be treated a...	[]	[]	[]	[]	train
hgv_manual	88	89	952	147	01/02/2021 3 of 3 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 22 Mirrors and Indirect Vision Devices Deficiency Deficiency Category 1 Not fitted with the correct number or type(s) of mirror, or other Major indirect vision device. 2 Part of any required close proximity...	[]	[]	[]	[]	train
hgv_manual	89	90	1,491	246	01/02/2021 1 of 3 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 23 Glass and View of the Road Application This inspection applies to all vehicles. Procedure and standards Zone "A" is 350mm wide, in the swept area of the screen and centred on the centre of the steering wheel. ...	[ "iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABQgAAALrCAIAAAA9df2bAAAACXBIWXMAAA7EAAAOxAGVKw4bAARl9klEQVR4nOy9d5hlRbU+PM/9UJnYuU+fnDvH6clMzoEZcmbIKKAIgooCggQRJCtBFAQUFf2u+rtyFQxc9AKCoASZzOScO54+3Sfs/Xur3r1XV5+Z4d7vefzjw6eLfg5n9tm7dtWqVWutt9aqVSMyuaxl2/jLWVY2l8OXfD4fDocDgUAwGEyn07lczrbtbDZr65/y+NRfLMtKRGM1iWQiFAlW+aL+YKa3z87l1Z9tZzIZ/C9...	[ "67ce483865d5c5736e22135f8c7e9c98dd967d1bc7dbcd9f63edbee8f1007e8c" ]	[ 1288 ]	[ 747 ]	train
hgv_manual	90	91	2,963	472	01/02/2021 2 of 3 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 23 Glass and View of the Road Check the view of the road from the driver’s seat. The view must not be obstructed by any changes to the original design such as the addition of stickers, pennants, cab decorations, sto...	[]	[]	[]	[]	train
hgv_manual	91	92	1,383	229	01/04/2025 3 of 3 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 23 Glass and View of the Road Deficiency Deficiency Category 1 A Windscreen: a. (i) with an obstruction, damage or discolouration which materially affects view to the front or the sides through the area of wi...	[]	[]	[]	[]	train
hgv_manual	92	93	1,324	205	01/04/2023 1 of 1 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 25 Windscreen Wipers and Washers Application This inspection applies to all vehicles except those with an opening windscreen or where an adequate view can be obtained by some other means. Procedure and standards ...	[]	[]	[]	[]	train
hgv_manual	93	94	2,477	394	01/06/2024 Document Uncontrolled When 1 of 5 Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 26 Speedometer/Tachograph Application This inspection applies to all vehicles. A vehicle must have a tachograph fitted unless the presenter claims that it is exempt from the tachograph regulations. Exempt vehicles may have ...	[]	[]	[]	[]	train
hgv_manual	94	95	2,149	352	01/06/2024 Document Uncontrolled When 2 of 5 Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 26 Speedometer/Tachograph For vehicles not required to be fitted with a tachograph where a tachograph is used as a speedometer If a tachograph is used in place of a speedometer (even if the vehicle is tachograph exempt) it...	[]	[]	[]	[]	train
hgv_manual	95	96	1,073	168	01/05/2022 Document Uncontrolled When 3 of 5 Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 26 Speedometer/Tachograph Identification of Encrypted Sender Units These appear similar to other sender units and can be positively identified by the cream/beige colour of the sender unit 4 pin bayonet connector. This colo...	[ "iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAoAAAAHgCAIAAAC6s0uzAAAACXBIWXMAAA7EAAAOxAGVKw4bAArwAElEQVR4nGy9Z3AcSZbnWXYfztbW9nZ2tme7prurq0tTggRJkAShtdYAoQES1FprFlks0aWrWIKahBaJ1FpGZkZGaq0zoQGKEq2m52zn9j7f38NZvLazM3sWFkgRGeHi/d7f/bnjJebuuG9SGVUwQZnOLVV7VdoQw0RslpSbSzktKTsz4zDNO5hZiyaiErlFwwm9JqSUpU36x05u2c6uuO2wuFEb0WvDOg0sZNBGTPqgXuN...	[ "a26c38474be7540fb190d436b1a477384941fdf5e15467d3ed513273f4f4aae5", "47d45bfe5098cbe00ed8cc15c8d4a960dab7907ced12b8b4bf7275fb6b834c8c" ]	[ 640, 2214 ]	[ 480, 1832 ]	train
hgv_manual	96	97	1,580	230	01/05/2022 Document Uncontrolled When 4 of 5 Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 26 Speedometer/Tachograph Deficiency Deficiency Category 1 A speedometer or tachograph (where required): a. not fitted. Major b. (i) incomplete or dial glass broken without affecting the operation. Minor (ii) inc...	[]	[]	[]	[]	train
hgv_manual	98	99	1,039	171	01/02/2021 1 of 1 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 27 Horn Application This inspection applies to all vehicles. Procedure and standards Vehicles first used from 1 August 1973 must have a horn that produces a continuous or uniform sound. If vehicles are fitte...	[]	[]	[]	[]	train
hgv_manual	99	100	1,516	219	01/02/2021 1 of 2 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 28 Driving Controls Application This inspection applies to all vehicles. Procedure and standards From the driver’s seat operate driving controls, except those for brakes and steering which are checked under other i...	[]	[]	[]	[]	train
hgv_manual	100	101	541	75	01/02/2021 2 of 2 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 28 Driving Controls f. with the presence of rubbish or other items likely to interfere with the proper control of the vehicle. Dangerous g. (i) clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing, loose, incomplete or ineff...	[]	[]	[]	[]	train
hgv_manual	101	102	2,571	408	01/02/2021 1 of 3 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 30 Steering Control Application This inspection applies to all vehicles. Procedure and standards Cracks in the plastic covering do not necessarily mean that a spoke is fractured. This inspection does not apply to d...	[]	[]	[]	[]	train
hgv_manual	103	104	491	68	01/02/2021 3 of 3 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 30 Steering Control e. (i) locking mechanism not functioning correctly. Major (ii) locking mechanism not functioning correctly and affects safe steering operation. Dangerous 3 (i) Free play in system which i...	[]	[]	[]	[]	train
hgv_manual	104	105	2,178	398	01/02/2021 1 of 4 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 33 Speed Limiter Application This inspection applies to all vehicles which are required to be fitted with a speed limiter. Vehicles required to be fitted with a speed limiter are: A. A vehicle first used from 1 Ja...	[]	[]	[]	[]	train
hgv_manual	105	106	2,923	476	01/05/2022 2 of 4 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 33 Speed Limiter Procedure and standards Some vehicles first used from 1 October 2001 until 31 December 2004 may have been approved to Directive 70/220/EC or fitted with Euro 2 engines. These vehicles are exempt fr...	[]	[]	[]	[]	train
hgv_manual	106	107	1,078	175	01/05/2022 3 of 4 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 33 Speed Limiter When checking a speed limiter plate is securely fitted in the driver’s compartment it is acceptable for the plate to be fitted in the driver’s door jamb. If fitted on a window and facing outward th...	[]	[]	[]	[]	train
hgv_manual	107	108	979	143	01/05/2022 4 of 4 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 33 Speed Limiter Deficiency Deficiency Category 1 Speed Limiter Plate: a. missing. Major b. insecure. Minor c. not in a conspicuous position. Minor d. not clearly and indelibly marked with the ...	[]	[]	[]	[]	train
hgv_manual	108	109	2,378	394	01/04/2025 1 of 2 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 34 Pressure/Vacuum Warning and Build Up Application This inspection applies to all vehicles, except those with an unladen weight of less than 3050kg where the vacuum reservoir is coupled direct to the engine induct...	[]	[]	[]	[]	train
hgv_manual	111	112	1,348	196	01/02/2021 1 of 1 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 37 Service Brake Pedal Application This examination applies to all vehicles. Procedure and Standards Power operated braking systems where the foot valve is fully open before the pedal is fully depressed do not re...	[]	[]	[]	[]	train
hgv_manual	112	113	2,020	327	01/02/2021 1 of 6 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 38 Service Brake Operation Application This inspection applies to all vehicles and trailers. Vehicles and trailers on which anti-lock brakes are mandatory Type of Vehicle Date Motor vehicles with design GVW grea...	[ "iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAPkAAABGCAIAAACBsaVnAAAACXBIWXMAAA7EAAAOxAGVKw4bAAAOdElEQVR4nO2dLXcjOxKGAwwGDAkxMgoLDgoNHxhs5r8w1Mh4kc8Ju2DJgiX5BeFjvmjQsLBhl2Wf6Nmu1bg/7CR2OjOu9/TxaXdLckl6VSqVPnz2NAZubm6+FNwkEkdGMO1sFK6fn5+v12t+/uHh4T6ROCbm8/lisYBy43B9MplcXV3NZjPofp1IHBMXBVBuHK5Pp9PVagXR//2vf+SV1/Gu0OtQbhyuo9H/+uufyyW/nld...	[ "3cd90c80184fce1126a3fbf440ccd66871f6f4729997d02080ba47ee3530581c", "2b523adbb9ed7effebf22cdc3800a28056f18d963f7d8a91288efe158618bf2a" ]	[ 249, 302 ]	[ 70, 71 ]	train
hgv_manual	114	115	3,113	532	01/02/2021 3 of 6 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 38 Service Brake Operation Procedure and Standards The tow hitch should have a manufacturer’s identification plate showing the hitch capacity. For some brake systems a small amount of creep may be due to elasticity...	[]	[]	[]	[]	train
hgv_manual	115	116	2,762	467	01/02/2021 4 of 6 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 38 Service Brake Operation ABS/EBS equipped vehicles Vehicles fitted with ABS and EBS must have mandatory red and amber/yellow MILs fitted. Drawing vehicles must be fitted with a separate amber/yellow MIL for the...	[]	[]	[]	[]	train
hgv_manual	116	117	1,568	237	01/02/2021 5 of 6 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 38 Service Brake Operation Deficiency Deficiency Category 1 Air pressure or vacuum systems gauge reading drops when pedal depressed indicating a leak in the system. Major 2 Hydraulic systems (other than full ...	[]	[]	[]	[]	train
hgv_manual	117	118	383	60	01/05/2022 6 of 6 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 38 Service Brake Operation 7 On vehicles and trailers both fitted with ISO 7638 (ABS/EBS) lead sockets an ISO 7638 connecting lead not fitted or being used. Major 8 A mandatory ABS system not fitted to a vehi...	[]	[]	[]	[]	train
hgv_manual	118	119	892	129	01/02/2021 1 of 1 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 39 Hand Operated Brake Control Valves Application This examination applies to all hand operated control valves on vehicles which operate secondary brakes, trailer brakes, spring brakes and lock actuators. It also...	[]	[]	[]	[]	train
hgv_manual	119	120	1,360	219	01/02/2021 1 of 2 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 41 Condition of Chassis Application This inspection applies to all vehicles and trailers. Procedure and Standards For integral construction the term chassis should also be taken to apply to the underframe. For ve...	[]	[]	[]	[]	train
hgv_manual	120	121	1,129	162	01/02/2021 2 of 2 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 41 Condition of Chassis Deficiency Deficiency Category 1 Any main or cross member or outrigger which has a load restraining device attached: a. (i) fractured, cracked, corroded, or deformed. Major (ii) ...	[]	[]	[]	[]	train
hgv_manual	121	122	941	154	01/06/2024 1 of 2 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 42 Electrical Wiring and Equipment Application This inspection applies to all vehicles and trailers. Procedure and Standards If the battery is only held in place by the cables and by a lip on the carrier this ...	[]	[]	[]	[]	train
hgv_manual	122	123	1,295	187	01/06/2024 2 of 2 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 42 Electrical Wiring and Equipment Deficiency Deficiency Category 1 Wiring: a. (i) chafing, damaged or deteriorated insulation. Minor (ii) chafed, damaged or deteriorated insulation, which is likely to ...	[]	[]	[]	[]	train
hgv_manual	123	124	1,042	141	Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 43 Engine and Transmission Mountings 01/02/2021 1 of 1 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Application This inspection applies to all vehicles, including Hybrid Electric Vehicles and Electric Vehicles. Where there is separate po...	[]	[]	[]	[]	train
hgv_manual	124	125	1,179	194	01/02/2021 1 of 1 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 44 Oil Leaks Application This inspection applies to all vehicles and trailers. Procedure and Standards Check for oil leaks without operating any equipment other than the engine which may be run at tick-over s...	[]	[]	[]	[]	train
hgv_manual	125	126	1,814	305	01/04/2025 1 of 2 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 45 Fuel Tanks and System Application This inspection applies to all fuel tanks which are permanently attached to vehicles and to trailers, including gas fuel tanks and cylinders, bottles and other types of fuel con...	[]	[]	[]	[]	train
hgv_manual	126	127	1,454	223	01/04/2025 2 of 2 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 45 Fuel Tanks and System Deficiency Deficiency Category 1 Fuel tank: a. strap or support broken or missing. Major b. so insecure on its mountings that it is likely to drop away partially or completely whe...	[]	[]	[]	[]	train

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01/04/2023 3 of 5 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual Interpretation of Terms used in the Manual First use dates Throughout this manual we have used the terms “before” and “from” when referring to first use/manufactured dates. The term “from” should be regarded to be ...

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01/05/2022 4 of 5 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual Interpretation of Terms used in the Manual Obligatory/Mandatory Required to be fitted by law. Semi-trailer A trailer which is constructed or adapted to form part of an articulated vehicle. Trailer Where the ...

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01/05/2022 5 of 5 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual Interpretation of Terms used in the Manual Vehicle Category (Definition used in the Community Directive) G: Off-road vehicles N2: Vehicles used for the carriage of goods and having a DGVW exceeding 3,500 kg ...

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Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual List of Inspections 01/02/2021 1 of 1 Document Uncontrolled When Printed 1 *Registration Plate 2 Not allocated 3 *Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems 4 Not allocated 5 *Exhaust Emissions 6 Road Wheels and H...

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01/02/2021 1 of 5 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual Standards for Prohibition Issue at Statutory Test This provides a standard for the issue of Prohibition Notices where dangerous deficiencies are observed during statutory tests. The aim of the policy is to: • ...

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01/04/2023 5 of 5 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual Standards for Prohibition Issue at Statutory Test Manual Reference Deficiency Criteria Deficiency IM 59 Brake systems and components A brake back plate insecure or seriously weakened. A brake disc or drum mi...

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01/02/2021 1 of 1 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 01 Registration Plate Application This inspection applies to all registered motorised vehicles. Procedure and Standards A registration plate should be easily legible to a person standing approximately 20m from ...

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01/06/2024 3 of 5 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 03 Seat Belts & Supplementary Restraint Systems Seat belt webbing must be assessed for cuts, damage, fluffing, fraying and any evidence of overstretching. Assessors must ensure that seat belt operation is not affected...

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01/02/2021 1 of 5 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 05 Exhaust Emissions Application This inspection applies to all Compression Ignition engine vehicles. Vehicles first used before 1 January 1980 will be subject to a visual examination only, see item 2 in Procedure...

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01/02/2021 2 of 5 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 05 Exhaust Emissions Air Fuel Ratio Control (AFRC) fitted to Caterpillar engines. When the engine is stopped the control goes into an excess fuel position. When the engine is restarted the inlet manifold pressure n...

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01/02/2021 5 of 5 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 05 Exhaust Emissions Low Emissions Vehicles (LEV) Smoke meter test The LEV check is not part of the statutory test requirement. 1. Select appropriate LEV limit. Carry out Method of Inspections listed at 1.a proce...

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01/04/2023 1 of 4 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 06 Road Wheels and Hubs Application This inspection applies to all road wheels and hubs apart from spare wheels. Procedure and Standards Where possible, wheel nuts will be lightly tapped with a hammer to check f...

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01/04/2023 4 of 4 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 06 Road Wheels and Hubs 2 A wheel: a. (i) with any visible elongation of a stud hole. Major (ii) with any visible elongation of a stud hole where secure fixing of the wheel is affected. Dangerous b. (i)...

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01/07/2025 1 of 10 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 07 Size and Type of Tyres Application This inspection applies to all tyres, apart from spare tyres. Procedure and standards The use markings most likely to be encountered are 'FRT' which indicates that the tyre...

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01/02/2021 5 of 10 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 07 Size and Type of Tyres Table 2 Load capacity index table Extract from ECE Reg 54: “Load index” Table amended to show axle loads Load Index Single Kg Dual Kg Load Index Single Kg Dual Kg Load Index S...

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01/02/2021 7 of 10 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 07 Size and Type of Tyres TABLE 4 MAX AXLE LOADS FOR “UNRESTRICTED” SPEED VEHICLES Tyre load Index Trailers permitted to exceed 50mph (up to 60mph) Motor vehicles permitted to exceed 60mph (up to 70mph) Speed S...

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01/04/2025 10 of 10 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 07 Size and Type of Tyres Deficiency Deficiency Category 1 A tyre: a. (i) of which the nominal size, ply rating, load index or speed Major rating of any tyre is below that appropriate for the plated axle wei...

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01/02/2021 1 of 5 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 08 Condition of Tyres Application The examination for tyre condition applies to all tyres fitted to vehicles and trailers apart from spare tyres. The check for tyre age markings does not apply to: • category T...

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01/02/2021 3 of 5 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 08 Condition of Tyres Fig (5) In this case the lateral grooves are the same depth as the circumferential groove and are included in the ¾ measurement. The breadth of the tread is ‘T’. The ¾ of ‘T’ measuremen...

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01/02/2021 1 of 1 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 10 Spare Wheel & Carrier Application This inspection applies to all vehicles and trailers fitted with an external spare wheel or carrier. Procedure and standards Check the spare wheel and carrier are secure, f...

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01/02/2021 2 of 3 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 11 Vehicle to Trailer Coupling Deficiency Deficiency Category 1 A drawing hitch, bar, hook, eye, ball or ball socket; or a fifth wheel king pin and its mounting or a turntable which: a. (i) is excessively w...

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01/02/2021 1 of 2 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 12 Trailer Parking and Emergency Brakes and Air Line Connections Application Parking and Emergency Brakes This inspection applies to all trailers. Air Line Connections This inspection applies to drawing vehicles ...

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01/02/2021 2 of 2 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 12 Trailer Parking and Emergency Brakes and Air Line Connections Deficiency Deficiency Category 1 Trailer parking brake: a. does not operate on at least two wheels. Dangerous b. cannot be securely set. ...

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01/02/2021 1 of 1 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 13 Trailer Landing Legs Application This inspection applies to all trailers fitted with landing legs. Procedure and standards Check for security of landing legs and any of its component parts. If any leg or par...

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01/02/2021 1 of 9 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 14 Spray Suppression, Wings and Wheel Arches Application Wings and Wheel Arches This inspection applies to all vehicles and trailers. Spray Suppression This inspection applies to those vehicles shown below unle...

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01/02/2021 2 of 9 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 14 Spray Suppression, Wings and Wheel Arches Procedure and standards Wings and Wheel Arches Road wheels must have associated with them equipment or part of the body which, as far as is practicable, catches mud o...

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01/02/2021 3 of 9 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 14 Spray Suppression, Wings and Wheel Arches Deliberate modifications for attachment points for rope hooks are not acceptable and should be considered as incomplete. The width of the flap should cover the full brea...

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01/02/2021 6 of 9 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 14 Spray Suppression, Wings and Wheel Arches Single or Multi-axle arrangements using Half Wing and Valances. ‘B’ VALENCE 45mm MIN. VALENCE 45mm MIN. 20° ‘A’ ‘C’ 100mm MIN. 300mm MAX. 200mm FRONT M...

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01/02/2021 7 of 9 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 14 Spray Suppression, Wings and Wheel Arches Flap and Valance System for Non-Steered Axles The valance should cover the area extending from the underside of the body to at least a line formed by the tangent to th...

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01/05/2022 9 of 9 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 14 Spray Suppression, Wings and Wheel Arches Deficiency Deficiency Category 1 A Wing or Wheel Arch: a. (i) missing or so badly corroded or distorted to stop it acting as Major an adequate shield or, in the...

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01/02/2021 1 of 1 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 15 Cab Security Application This inspection applies to all vehicles. Procedure and standards All means of securing the cab are to be inspected where practical. Movement which is designed into mountings shou...

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01/02/2021 1 of 1 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 16 Cab Doors Application This application applies to all motor vehicles. Procedure and standards Only one operational door is required. On security vehicles this door may be fitted so that it does not open di...

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01/02/2021 1 of 1 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 17 Cab Floor and Steps Application This inspection applies to all motor vehicles. Procedure and standards Examine the cab floor, internal wheel arches and cab steps for condition and security. Deficiency Def...

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01/02/2021 1 of 1 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 18 Seats Application This inspection applies to all vehicles driver and passenger seats. Procedure and standards When checking the driver’s seat adjustment, it is not necessary to check that the seat can be s...

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01/02/2021 1 of 2 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 19 Security of Body, Containers and Crane Support Legs Application Security of Body This inspection applies to all vehicles and trailers fitted with a body. Security of Containers This inspection applies to all v...

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01/02/2021 2 of 2 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 19 Security of Body, Containers and Crane Support Legs Deficiency Deficiency Category 1 Body: a. excessively displaced relative to the chassis. Major b. (i) insecure. Major (ii) insecure with stability ...

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01/02/2021 1 of 1 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 20 Condition of Body Application This inspection applies to all vehicles and trailers. Procedure and standards Check for defective items, which would make the vehicle dangerous to other road users or pedestrians....

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01/02/2021 1 of 3 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 22 Mirrors and Indirect Vision Devices Category T vehicles are required to meet the requirements of a vehicle from 1 April 1985 Application This...

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01/02/2021 2 of 3 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 22 Mirrors and Indirect Vision Devices Procedure and standards Vehicles registered from 26 January 2007 but before 26 January 2008 in excess of 7500kg may not have a front mirror, these vehicles should be treated a...

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01/02/2021 3 of 3 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 22 Mirrors and Indirect Vision Devices Deficiency Deficiency Category 1 Not fitted with the correct number or type(s) of mirror, or other Major indirect vision device. 2 Part of any required close proximity...

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01/02/2021 1 of 3 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 23 Glass and View of the Road Application This inspection applies to all vehicles. Procedure and standards Zone "A" is 350mm wide, in the swept area of the screen and centred on the centre of the steering wheel. ...

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01/02/2021 2 of 3 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 23 Glass and View of the Road Check the view of the road from the driver’s seat. The view must not be obstructed by any changes to the original design such as the addition of stickers, pennants, cab decorations, sto...

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01/04/2025 3 of 3 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 23 Glass and View of the Road Deficiency Deficiency Category 1 A Windscreen: a. (i) with an obstruction, damage or discolouration which materially affects view to the front or the sides through the area of wi...

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01/04/2023 1 of 1 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 25 Windscreen Wipers and Washers Application This inspection applies to all vehicles except those with an opening windscreen or where an adequate view can be obtained by some other means. Procedure and standards ...

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01/06/2024 Document Uncontrolled When 1 of 5 Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 26 Speedometer/Tachograph Application This inspection applies to all vehicles. A vehicle must have a tachograph fitted unless the presenter claims that it is exempt from the tachograph regulations. Exempt vehicles may have ...

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01/06/2024 Document Uncontrolled When 2 of 5 Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 26 Speedometer/Tachograph For vehicles not required to be fitted with a tachograph where a tachograph is used as a speedometer If a tachograph is used in place of a speedometer (even if the vehicle is tachograph exempt) it...

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01/05/2022 Document Uncontrolled When 3 of 5 Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 26 Speedometer/Tachograph Identification of Encrypted Sender Units These appear similar to other sender units and can be positively identified by the cream/beige colour of the sender unit 4 pin bayonet connector. This colo...

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01/05/2022 Document Uncontrolled When 4 of 5 Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 26 Speedometer/Tachograph Deficiency Deficiency Category 1 A speedometer or tachograph (where required): a. not fitted. Major b. (i) incomplete or dial glass broken without affecting the operation. Minor (ii) inc...

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01/02/2021 1 of 1 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 27 Horn Application This inspection applies to all vehicles. Procedure and standards Vehicles first used from 1 August 1973 must have a horn that produces a continuous or uniform sound. If vehicles are fitte...

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01/02/2021 1 of 2 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 28 Driving Controls Application This inspection applies to all vehicles. Procedure and standards From the driver’s seat operate driving controls, except those for brakes and steering which are checked under other i...

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01/02/2021 2 of 2 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 28 Driving Controls f. with the presence of rubbish or other items likely to interfere with the proper control of the vehicle. Dangerous g. (i) clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing, loose, incomplete or ineff...

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01/02/2021 1 of 3 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 30 Steering Control Application This inspection applies to all vehicles. Procedure and standards Cracks in the plastic covering do not necessarily mean that a spoke is fractured. This inspection does not apply to d...

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01/02/2021 3 of 3 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 30 Steering Control e. (i) locking mechanism not functioning correctly. Major (ii) locking mechanism not functioning correctly and affects safe steering operation. Dangerous 3 (i) Free play in system which i...

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01/02/2021 1 of 4 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 33 Speed Limiter Application This inspection applies to all vehicles which are required to be fitted with a speed limiter. Vehicles required to be fitted with a speed limiter are: A. A vehicle first used from 1 Ja...

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01/05/2022 2 of 4 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 33 Speed Limiter Procedure and standards Some vehicles first used from 1 October 2001 until 31 December 2004 may have been approved to Directive 70/220/EC or fitted with Euro 2 engines. These vehicles are exempt fr...

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01/05/2022 3 of 4 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 33 Speed Limiter When checking a speed limiter plate is securely fitted in the driver’s compartment it is acceptable for the plate to be fitted in the driver’s door jamb. If fitted on a window and facing outward th...

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01/05/2022 4 of 4 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 33 Speed Limiter Deficiency Deficiency Category 1 Speed Limiter Plate: a. missing. Major b. insecure. Minor c. not in a conspicuous position. Minor d. not clearly and indelibly marked with the ...

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01/04/2025 1 of 2 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 34 Pressure/Vacuum Warning and Build Up Application This inspection applies to all vehicles, except those with an unladen weight of less than 3050kg where the vacuum reservoir is coupled direct to the engine induct...

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01/02/2021 1 of 1 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 37 Service Brake Pedal Application This examination applies to all vehicles. Procedure and Standards Power operated braking systems where the foot valve is fully open before the pedal is fully depressed do not re...

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01/02/2021 1 of 6 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 38 Service Brake Operation Application This inspection applies to all vehicles and trailers. Vehicles and trailers on which anti-lock brakes are mandatory Type of Vehicle Date Motor vehicles with design GVW grea...

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01/02/2021 3 of 6 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 38 Service Brake Operation Procedure and Standards The tow hitch should have a manufacturer’s identification plate showing the hitch capacity. For some brake systems a small amount of creep may be due to elasticity...

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01/02/2021 4 of 6 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 38 Service Brake Operation ABS/EBS equipped vehicles Vehicles fitted with ABS and EBS must have mandatory red and amber/yellow MILs fitted. Drawing vehicles must be fitted with a separate amber/yellow MIL for the...

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01/02/2021 5 of 6 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 38 Service Brake Operation Deficiency Deficiency Category 1 Air pressure or vacuum systems gauge reading drops when pedal depressed indicating a leak in the system. Major 2 Hydraulic systems (other than full ...

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01/05/2022 6 of 6 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 38 Service Brake Operation 7 On vehicles and trailers both fitted with ISO 7638 (ABS/EBS) lead sockets an ISO 7638 connecting lead not fitted or being used. Major 8 A mandatory ABS system not fitted to a vehi...

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01/02/2021 1 of 1 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 39 Hand Operated Brake Control Valves Application This examination applies to all hand operated control valves on vehicles which operate secondary brakes, trailer brakes, spring brakes and lock actuators. It also...

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01/02/2021 1 of 2 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 41 Condition of Chassis Application This inspection applies to all vehicles and trailers. Procedure and Standards For integral construction the term chassis should also be taken to apply to the underframe. For ve...

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01/02/2021 2 of 2 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 41 Condition of Chassis Deficiency Deficiency Category 1 Any main or cross member or outrigger which has a load restraining device attached: a. (i) fractured, cracked, corroded, or deformed. Major (ii) ...

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01/06/2024 1 of 2 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 42 Electrical Wiring and Equipment Application This inspection applies to all vehicles and trailers. Procedure and Standards If the battery is only held in place by the cables and by a lip on the carrier this ...

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01/06/2024 2 of 2 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 42 Electrical Wiring and Equipment Deficiency Deficiency Category 1 Wiring: a. (i) chafing, damaged or deteriorated insulation. Minor (ii) chafed, damaged or deteriorated insulation, which is likely to ...

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Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 43 Engine and Transmission Mountings 01/02/2021 1 of 1 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Application This inspection applies to all vehicles, including Hybrid Electric Vehicles and Electric Vehicles. Where there is separate po...

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01/02/2021 1 of 1 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 44 Oil Leaks Application This inspection applies to all vehicles and trailers. Procedure and Standards Check for oil leaks without operating any equipment other than the engine which may be run at tick-over s...

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01/04/2025 1 of 2 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 45 Fuel Tanks and System Application This inspection applies to all fuel tanks which are permanently attached to vehicles and to trailers, including gas fuel tanks and cylinders, bottles and other types of fuel con...

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01/04/2025 2 of 2 Document Uncontrolled When Printed Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual 45 Fuel Tanks and System Deficiency Deficiency Category 1 Fuel tank: a. strap or support broken or missing. Major b. so insecure on its mountings that it is likely to drop away partially or completely whe...

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