S.I. No. 415/2017 - Road Traffic (National Car Test) Regulations 2017.

0. IDENTIFICATION OF THE VEHICLE

0.1: Registration plates

Visual inspection.

(a) One or both plates missing, so insecure that that they are likely to fall off.

X

(b) Numbers or letters missing, illegible or incorrect size.

X

(c) Numbers, letters or background of incorrect colour.

X

(d) Marks, other than those prescribed, on the plate within the boundary.

X

(e) Not in accordance with vehicle documents or records.

X

(f) Number plate obstructed, faded, dirty, delaminated, deteriorated or obscured so that it is likely to be misread or is not easily legible.

X

0.2: Vehicle identification / chassis / serial number

Visual inspection.

(a) Missing or not legible on chassis/frame.

X

(b) Incomplete, illegible, obviously falsified, or does not match the vehicle documents.

X

(c) Illegible vehicle documents or clerical inaccuracies.

X

0.3: Modifications Report (where required)

Visual inspection.

(a) Not presented or incomplete.

X

(b) Not in the form (template) acceptable by tester.

X

(c) Does not correspond with modifications identified by tester.

X

(d) Not acceptable (e.g. report includes an expiry date).

X

1. Engine and any turbocharger fitted, to be at idle before the start of each free acceleration cycle. For heavy-duty diesels, this means waiting for at least 10 seconds after the release of the throttle.

2. To initiate each free acceleration cycle, the throttle pedal must be fully depressed quickly and continuously (in less than one second) but not violently, so as to obtain maximum delivery from the injection pump.

3. During each free acceleration cycle, the engine shall reach cut-off speed or, for vehicles with automatic transmissions, the speed specified by the manufacturer or, if this data is not available, then two thirds of the cut-off speed, before the throttle is released. This could be checked, for instance, by monitoring engine speed or by allowing a sufficient time to elapse between initial throttle depression and release.

4. Vehicles shall only be failed if the arithmetic means of at least the last three free acceleration cycles are in excess of the limit value. This may be calculated by ignoring any measurement that departs significantly from the measured mean, or the result of any other statistical calculation that takes account of the scattering of the measurements.

(f) For vehicles first registered after 1st July 2008

– The average smoke meter reading is higher than 1.5m-1 6, or

– The average smoke meter reading is higher than 0.7m-1 7 for vehicles fitted with Euro 6 engine.

XXX

(g) The maximum attainable engine speed is less than 90% of the maximum speed specified by the manufacturer of the vehicle.

X

5. To avoid unnecessary testing, vehicles may be deemed to have failed which have measured values significantly in excess of the limit values after fewer than three free acceleration cycles or after the purging cycles. Equally to avoid unnecessary testing, may be deemed to pass vehicles which have measured values significantly below the limits after fewer than three free acceleration cycles or after the purging cycles.

8.3 Not used

8.4. Other items related to the environment

8.4.1. Fluid leaks

(a) Any excessive fluid leak, other than water, likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users.

X

(b) Steady formation of drops that constitutes a very serious risk.

X

NOTES

1 ‘Requirements’ are laid down by type-approval at the date of approval, first registration or first entry into service as well as by retrofitting obligations or by national legislation in the country of registration. These reasons for failure apply only when compliance with requirements has been checked.

2 Unsafe modification means a modification that adversely affects the road safety of the vehicle or has a disproportionately adverse effect on the environment or the modification or repair is not presented with a suitable modification report.

3 In a vehicle registered on or after 1 January 1986, windscreen is not marked with approved Standard Mark or equivalent: Australia — AS/NZS 2080 AS/NZS 2080T; Canada — CMVSS 205 (C2); India — IS2553 (PART 2) 1992 (Note 11); China — CCC; Japan — 11-4-21 (Window glass) JISR 3211; South Africa — SABS 1191 / SABS 1193; UK — BS AU I78 / BS 85 7-2 / BS5282; USA — FMVSS 205 (U); ANSI/SAE Z26.1-1996 (Section 7); Germany — A three-period sine wave followed by the letter D.;Glazing marked Birkholz, Seitz, Roxite, Para Press or Bonoplex.; Glazing marked PMMA (polymethylmethylacrylate) or PC (polycarbonate); Europe e-mark to Directive 92/22/EEC; E mark to UNECE Regulation No. 43 with one of the following annotations II, II/P, III, IV.

4 Type-approved in accordance with Directive 70/220/EEC, Annex I, Table 1 (Euro 5) to Regulation (EC) No 715/2007, Directive 88/77/EEC and Directive 2005/55/EC.

5 Type-approved in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 715/2007, Annex I, Table 2 (Euro 6) and Regulation (EC) No 595/2009 (Euro VI).

6 Type-approved in accordance with limits in row B, section 5.3.1.4 of Annex I to Directive 70/20/EEC as amended by Directive 98/69/EC or later; row B1, B2 or C, section 6.2.1 of Annex I to Directive 88/77/EEC or first registered or put into service after 1 July 2008.

7 Type-approved in accordance with the Regulation (EC) No 715/2007, Table 2, Annex I (Euro 6). Type-approved in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 595/2009 (Euro VI).

Schedule 3

Items to be tested and reasons for advisory pass

Reasons for advisory pass

0.2. Vehicle identification / chassis / serial number

(a) Please be advised that the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on the vehicle registration certificate does not exactly match the VIN indelibly marked on the vehicle chassis (but the last six digits of the VIN on the vehicle registration certificate and marked on the chassis match).

1.1.13. Brake linings and pads

(a) Please be advised that the brake pads / linings on this vehicle are close to the minimum wear mark.

4.7. Rear registration plate lamp

(a) Please be advised that a rear registration plate lamp is not working or faulty.

5.2.3. Tyres

(a) In a vehicle first registered before 1 January 2015, Tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS) malfunctioning.

(b) Where the date of manufacture is obvious on the tyre, a tyre is older than six years.

(c) Tyre tread depth less than 3mm but more than 1.6mm.

Schedule 4

Regulation 2

Form of Modifications Report

Given under my Official Seal

21 September 2017.

SHANE ROSS TD,

Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

(This note is not part of the Instrument and does not purport to be a legal interpretation.)

These Regulations provide for the transposition of Directive 2014/45/EU on periodic roadworthiness testing.

The Regulations provide in particular for the following

(

a

) the mutual recognition of unexpired portions of Certificates of Roadworthiness issued by the competent testing authorities in other Member States,

(

b

) amend the requirements for the testing of private passenger cars registered post 1st Jan. 1980 that are over 30 years old, but less than 40 years old; requirement reduced to a biennial test and from 2020 onwards, change to a rolling 40 year exemption.

(

c

) Deficiencies being categorised into minor, major and dangerous

1 OJ No. L 127, 29.4.2014, p. 51.

6. CHASSIS AND CHASSIS ATTACHMENTS

6.1. Chassis or frame and attachments

6.1.1. General condition

Visual inspection with vehicle over a pit or on a hoist.

(a) Slight fracture or deformation of any side or cross-member.

X

(b) Serious fracture or deformation of any side or cross-member.

X

(c) Chassis members are or pronounced misalignment is present.

X

(d) A weld is breaking away.

X

(e) Insecurity of strengthening plates or fastenings including rivets or bolts.

X

(f) Majority of fastenings loose; insufficient strength of parts.

X

(g) The chassis/underbody is considerably weakened by holes.

X

(h) Advanced corrosion or other equivalent damage is present.

X

(i) Extensive corrosion that there is insufficient strength of parts.

X

(j) Repairs or modifications2 are obviously not in line with manufacturer’s recommendations.

X

6.1.2. Exhaust pipes and silencers

Visual inspection with vehicle over a pit or on a hoist.

(a) Any exhaust component is badly mounted or is liable to fall off.

X

(b) Any exhaust component is so insecurely mounted that it is liable to fall off.

X

(c) Any exhaust component is damaged, incorrectly fitted or missing.

X

(d) Leaks present in exhaust system.

X

(e) A risk of fire is present because of leaks or broken components in exhaust assembly.

X

(f) Fumes entering passenger cab or passenger compartment.

X

(g) Excessive fumes entering cab or passenger compartment danger to health of persons on board.

X

(h) Any obviously unsafe repair or modification2.

X

6.1.3. Fuel tank and pipes (including heating fuel tank and pipes)/System

Visual inspection with vehicle over a pit or on a hoist, use of leak detecting devices in the case of LPG/CNG/LNG systems.

(a) A component is incorrectly or loosely mounted or damaged.

X

(b) Advanced rust is present in fuel tank.

X

(c) Leaks in system are evident.

X

(d) Unsuitable fuel tank has been fitted.

X

(e) LPG/CNG tank has been fitted inside vehicle without being in a sub compartment or without having valves piped to the outside.

X

(f) LPG/CNG venting or ducting pipes are damaged or blocked.

X

(g) Sub-compartment is obviously not gas-tight where valves are not piped to the outside.

X

(h) Fuel tank is fitted to roof of vehicle.

X

(i) A manual or solenoid valve is not operating.

X

(j) Possibility exists of fuel lines being crushed, chafed, ruptured or subject to excessive vibration.

X

(k) Fuel cap or fuel cap seal is damaged or missing.

X

(l) Fuel stopcock (if required) not operating correctly.

X

(m) Fire risk due to: Leaking fuel Fuel tank or exhaust not properly shielded Engine compartment condition Insecure tank or pipes

X

(n) Throttle control: Is sticking, binding or excessively worn. A link pin, retaining device or safety device is missing. Mounting bracket or panel is cracked or fractured. Excess fuel device gives off excessive smoke if operated from within the passenger compartment after the engine has been started. Engine stop control (on diesel vehicles) is not working or is missing. Air filter assembly is insecure, missing or incomplete.

X

6.1.4. Bumpers, lateral protection and rear underrun devices

Visual inspection

(a) A bumper/bull bar is loose/damage or likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted.

X

(b) A bumper/bull bar is so insecurely mounted that it is likely to fall off.

X

(c) A bull bar or body strip is insecure.

X

(d) Device obviously not in compliance with the requirements1.

X

6.1.5. Spare wheel carrier (if fitted) (external carrier only)

Visual inspection.

(a) Carrier not in proper condition.

X

(b) Spare wheel carrier is cracked or insecurely mounted.

X

(c) Spare wheel (where present) is insecurely held in its place.

X

(d) Spare wheel or carrier is so insecurely mounted that there is a very serious risk of it falling off.

X

6.1.6. Mechanical coupling and towing device

Visual inspection for wear and correct operation with special attention to any safety device fitted and/or use of measuring gauge.

(a) Cracks are present in the main parts of the coupling.

X

(b) Ball, jaw or pin is excessively worn, deformed or damaged.

X

(c) Ball, jaw or pin is excessively worn (e.g. 3mm wear on 50mm ball).

X

(d) Fastening bolts are loose or missing; securing device on the vehicle drawing pin/ball/jaw is loose or missing.

X

(e) Any attachment loose with a very serious risk of falling off.

X

(f) Any safety device/lock or blocking device is missing or not operating correctly.

X

(g) Any coupling indicator not working.

X

(h) Obstruct registration plate or any lamp (when not in use) Registration plate not readable (when not in use).

X

X

(i) Any obviously unsafe repair or modification2.

X

(j) Coupling too weak.

X

6.1.7.

Transmission

Visual inspection.

(a) Loose or missing propeller shaft or half shaft securing bolts or nuts.

X

(b) Propeller shaft or half shaft securing bolts or nuts so loose or missing that detachment is likely.

X

(c) Clutch pedal anti-slip provision is missing, loose, or worn to the extent that it is no longer effective.

X

(d) Excessive wear at universal joints/coupling or transmission chains/belts.

X

(e) Universal joint(s)/coupling so excessively worn that there is a serious risk of loosening or becoming detached.

X

(f) A driveline component is liable to lock up or break away.

X

(g) A bearing/bearing housing/ housing mounting is askew, damaged or worn.

X

(h) A bearing/bearing housing/ housing mounting is askew, damaged or worn that there is a very serious risk of loosening or becoming detached.

X

(i) A lock tab is missing.

X

(j) A universal joint coupling grease boot(s) is missing or torn.

X

(k) Excessive oil leak in engine, gearbox or axle.

X

(l) An engine or gearbox mounting is insecure, deteriorated or broken.

X

(m) A propeller shaft or half shaft is damaged or bent shaft.

X

(n) Bearing housing fractured or insecure.

X

(o) Bearing housing fractured or insecure that there is a very serious risk of loosening or cracking.

X

(p) Clutch slips or drags so that driving is impaired.

X

(q) Gear shift linkage including gear lever worn or loose that driving is impaired.

X

(r) Dust cover missing or severely deteriorated.

X

(s) Any obviously unsafe repair or modification2 to the engine or drive train.

X

6.1.8. Engine/gearbox mountings

Visual inspection not necessarily on a pit or hoist.

(a) Mountings loose, worn or damaged.

X

(b) Mounting so deteriorated damaged or Loose that detachment is likely.

X

6.1.9. Not used

6.2. Cab and bodywork

6.2.1. Condition

Visual inspection.

(a) A loose or damaged panel or part likely to cause injury.

X

(b) A loose or damaged panel or part that it is likely to fall off.

X

(c) Primary structural components broken, cracked, insecure, damaged or rusted to an advanced stage.

X

(d) Secondary structural components missing, insecure, rusted or damaged to such an extent as to leave sharp edges.

X

(e) Cab not sitting squarely due to distortion.

X

(f) Bonnet or boot catches defective or bonnet safety catch missing or defective.

X

(g) Primary structural components broken, cracked, insecure, damaged or rusted that stability is impaired.

X

(h) Bodywork so deteriorated or damaged that engine or exhaust fumes are entering the cab. Danger to health of persons on board.

X

(i) Any obviously unsafe repair or modification2.

X

(j) Insufficient clearance to rotating or moving parts and road.

X

6.2.2. Mounting

Visual inspection over a pit or on a hoist.

(a) Body insecure.

X

(b) Body so insecure that stability is affected.

X

(c) Body obviously not located squarely on chassis.

X

(d) Insecure or missing fixing of body/cab to chassis or cross-members.

X

(e) Insecure or missing fixing of body/cab to chassis or cross-members to such an extent that detachment is likely.

X

(f) Advanced corrosion on cross or longitudinal members in such condition that the integrity of the body is affected.

X

(g) Extensive corrosion on cross or longitudinal members in such condition that the integrity of the body is seriously affected.

X

6.2.3. Doors and door catches

Visual inspection.

(a) A door is missing or is likely to open inadvertently.

X

(b) A door cannot be opened or shut normally.

X

(c) A sliding door likely to open inadvertently or one that will not remain closed.

X

(d) Door, hinges, catches or pillar deteriorated/missing or loose.

X

(e) Runners, tracks or an actuating mechanism on a sliding door is so defective that the door does not open or close properly.

X

(f) Any safety device is not working or is defective.

X

6.2.4. Floor

Visual inspection over a pit or on a hoist.

(a) Floor insecure or badly deteriorated.

X

(b) Floor insecure or badly deteriorated that the stability of driver’s seat is affected.

X

6.2.5. Driver’s seat

Visual inspection.

(a) Loose on runners or insecurely mounted that the stability is affected.

X

(b) Collapsed or framework damaged.

X

(c) Driver’s seat so damaged that driver’s support is impaired or interior foam is protruding beyond the seat trim.

X

(d) Driver’s seat adjustment mechanism not functioning correctly.

X

(e) Seat backrest not fixable.

X

6.2.6. Other seats

Visual inspection.

(a) Seats in defective condition or insecure (secondary parts).

X

(b) Seats in defective condition or insecure (main parts).

X

(c) Seats not fitted in accordance with requirements1.

X

(d) Permitted number of seats exceeded; positioning not in compliance with approval.

X

6.2.7. Driving controls

Visual inspection and by operation.

(a) Any control necessary for the safe operation of the vehicle not functioning correctly.

X

(b) Safe operation affected.

X

(c) Adaptations for disabled drivers: – Any adaptation is worn, insecure, sticking, fouling or likely to fail. – A servo or electrical device is defective. – Wiring is insecure, insulation is damaged or is likely to short circuit or fail.

X

7. OTHER EQUIPMENT

7.1 Safety-belts/buckles and restraint systems

7.1.1. Security of safety-belts/buckles mounting

Visual inspection.

(a) Any belt mounting is loose or unsatisfactory, for example incorrect bolts fitted.

X

(b) Any belt mounting is obviously unsafely repaired or modified2.

X

(c) Any load bearing member of the vehicle structure or panelling within 30 cm of a safety belt anchorage point is cracked, corroded or is weakened that stability is affected.

X

7.1.2.

Condition of safety-belts/buckles

Visual inspection and by operation.

(a) Mandatory safety-belt missing or not fitted.

X

(b) For vehicles registered between 1 June 1971 and 31 December 1991 (inclusive of those dates), a lap and diagonal type safety belt is not provided for the driver and outer front seat.

X

(c) For vehicles registered on or after 1 January 1992: – a lap and diagonal type belt is not provided for all outer forward facing seats. – a lap and diagonal or lap type safety belt is not provided for all other forward facing seats.

X

(d) Seat-belt damaged: Any belt, including any for a child seat attached to the vehicle – Any cut, sign of overstretching, badly frayed or obviously unsafely repaired or modified.

XX

(e) Safety-belt not in accordance with the requirements1.

X

(f) Safety-belt/buckle, including any for a child seat attached to the vehicle, is not operating properly or is damaged.

X

(g) Safety-belt retractor, including any for a child seat attached to the vehicle, is not operating properly or is damaged.

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

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) Malfunction indicator for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — indicates any kind of failure of the system.

X

(b) System indicates failure via the electronic vehicle interface.

X

7.2 (Not used)

7.3 Locks and anti-theft device

Visual inspection and by operation.

(a) Device not functioning to prevent vehicle being driven.

X

(b) Steering lock, where fitted as original equipment by manufacturer, has excessive wear or is subject to jamming of the lock/barrel/key mechanism.

X

7.4 Not used

7.5 Not used

7.6 Not used

7.7 Audible warning device (Horn)

Visual inspection and by operation.

(a) Not working correctly.

X

(b) Not working at all or is not fitted.

X

(c) Control insecure or horn insecurely mounted.

X

(d) Not in accordance with the requirements1.

X

(e) Emitted sound likely to be confused with official sirens.

X

7.8 Speedometer

Visual inspection or by operation during road test or by electronic means.

(a) Not in accordance with the requirements1. Speedometer is missing.

X

X

(b) Speedometer is not working correctly.

X

(c) Speedometer is not working at all.

X

(d) Illuminated of speedometer not working or defective.

X

(e) Speedometer cannot be seen from the driver’s seat.

X

7.9 Not used

7.10 Not used

7.11 Not used

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

(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

8. NUISANCE

8.1 Noise

8.1.1. Noise suppression system

Subjective evaluation (unless the inspector considers that the noise level may be borderline, in which case a measurement of noise emitted by stationary vehicle using a sound level meter may be conducted)

(a) Vehicle exhaust noise has reached or exceeded a specified level of 99dB.

X

(b) Any part of the noise suppression system (including silencer and exhaust pipe) is loose, damaged, incorrectly fitted, missing or obviously modified

2

in a way that would adversely affect the noise levels.

X

8.2 Exhaust emissions

8.2.1 Positive ignition engine emissions

8.2.1.1. Exhaust emissions control equipment

Visual inspection.

(a) The emission control system fitted by the manufacturer is absent, modified or obviously defective.

X

(b) Exhaust system incomplete, incorrectly assembled or obviously unsafely repaired or modified.

X

(c) The emission control system is leaking, incomplete or incorrectly assembled, which would affect emission measurements.

X

(d) Idle speed is outside vehicle manufacturer’s recommendations.

X

(e) Excess exhaust smoke likely to affect other road users.

X

8.2.1.2. Gaseous emissions

Visual inspection and for vehicles up to emission classes Euro 5 and Euro V

4

Measurement using an exhaust gas analyser in accordance with the requirements1 or reading of OBD. Tailpipe testing shall be the default method of exhaust emission assessment. On the basis of an assessment of equivalence, and by taking into account the relevant type-approval legislation, the use of OBD in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations and other requirements is acceptable.

(a) Engine oil level too high or too low, coolant level too low.

X

(b) Obvious engine defects.

X

(c) Engine idle speed is incorrect.

X

(d) Either the result of the test on carbon monoxide emissions is not in accordance with the standard for carbon monoxide emissions as specified by the manufacturer of the vehicle.

X

(e) Carbon monoxide

Or, in the case of vehicles first registered

– Before 1 October 1986, the carbon monoxide content is more than 4.5% at idling speed.

X

— For vehicles as of emission classes Euro 6 and Euro VI

5

Measurement using an exhaust gas analyser in accordance with the requirements

1

or reading of OBD in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations and other requirements

1

. Measurements not applicable for two- stroke engines.

– Between 1 October 1986 and 31 December 1993 (inclusive of both dates), the carbon monoxide content is more than 3.5% at idling speed.

– On or after 1 January 1994, the carbon monoxide content is more than 0.5% at idling speed.

– On or after 1 January 1994, the carbon monoxide content is more than 0.3% at either an engine speed of 2,500 rpm or at a speed specified by the vehicle manufacturer.

– After 1 July 2002, the carbon monoxide content of the exhaust gases is more than 0.3% by volume at idle speed.

– After 1 July 2002, the carbon monoxide content of the exhaust gases is more than 0.2% by volume at either an engine speed of 2,500 rpm or at a speed specified by the vehicle manufacturer.

(f) Hydrocarbon (HC)

– The result of the test on hydrocarbon emissions is not in accordance with the standard for hydrocarbon emissions as specified by the manufacturer of the vehicle.

– In the case of vehicles first registered before 1 October 1986, the hydrocarbon content is more than 1,000ppm at idling speed.

– In the case of vehicles first registered between 1 October 1986 and 31 December 1993 (inclusive of both dates), the hydrocarbon content is more than 750ppm at idling speed.

X

– In the case of vehicles first registered on or after 1 January 1994, the hydrocarbon content is more than 200ppm at either 2,500 RPM or at the speed specified by the vehicle manufacturer.

(g) Lambda: In the case of vehicles first registered on or after 1 January 1994, the lambda value at either 2,500 rpm or at the speed specified by the manufacturer is not 1+/- 0.03 or is not within the vehicle manufacturer’s recommendation.

X

(h) OBD read-out indicating significant malfunction.

X

8.2.2 Compression ignition engine emissions

8.2.2.1. Exhaust emission control equipment

Visual inspection.

(a) The emission control system fitted by the manufacturer is absent, incomplete, incorrectly assembled or obviously defective.

X

(b) Leaks which would affect emission measurements.

X

8.2.2.2. Opacity Vehicles registered or put into service before 1 January 1980 are exempted from this requirement

– For vehicles up to emission classes Euro 5 and Euro V

4

Exhaust gas opacity to be measured during free acceleration (no load from idle up to cut-off speed) with gear lever in neutral and clutch engaged or reading of OBD. The tailpipe testing is the default method of exhaust emission assessment. On the basis of an assessment of equivalence, the use of OBD in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations and other requirements is acceptable.

— For vehicles as of emission classes Euro 6 and Euro VI

5

(a) Engine oil level too high or too low, coolant level too low.

X

(b) Obvious Engine defects.

X

(c) Engine idle speed is incorrect.

X

(d) For vehicles first registered between 1 January 1980 and 1 July 2008 (inclusive of both dates), the average smoke meter reading is higher than 2.5m-1 in the case of naturally aspirated compression ignition engines, or the average smoke meter reading is higher than 3.0m-1 in the case of turbo charged compression ignition engines.

X

Exhaust gas opacity to be measured during free acceleration (no load from idle up to cut-off speed) with gear lever in neutral and clutch engaged or reading of OBD in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations and other requirements

1

.

Vehicle preconditioning

9. NCT Centre ID / Ionad ID & Tester ID / Tástálaí ID

10. Other Information

Vehicle Make/Model / Feithicil déanamh/Múnla

Vehicle Colour / Dath feithicle

Date of Registration / Dáta a Chéadchláraíodh

Schedule 2

Part 1

Form of Test Report (compression ignition engine)

Regulation 9(2)(a)(i)

Schedule 2

Part 2

Form of Test Report (spark ignition engine)

Regulation 9(2)(a)(ii)

Schedule 3

Items to be tested and reasons for refusal of a test certificate.

Regulation 7(5)

Item

Method

Reasons for refusal

Assessment of deficiencies

Minor

Major

Dangerous

11. (1) Subject to paragraphs (2), (4) and (6) following a test, the issuing authority shall issue a test certificate for the vehicle tested, where the test report relating to the vehicle shows that

(

a

) all the items specified in Schedule 3 applicable at the time of testing and tested in respect of the vehicle are satisfactory; and

(

b

) the issuing authority has not formed the opinion referred to in Regulation 7(10) in relation to the vehicle

(2) A test certificate issued in respect of a small public service vehicle shall be endorsed with the letters “SPSV”.

(3) The issuing authority shall refuse to issue a test certificate for a vehicle where—

(

a

) the test report relating to the vehicle contains one or more reasons for the refusal of a test certificate in respect of the items mentioned in Schedule 3,

(

b

) the issuing authority has formed the opinion referred to in Regulation 7(10) in relation to the vehicle, or

(

c

) the vehicle has not been tested or re-tested, as the case may be, in accordance with these Regulations.

(4) The issuing authority may refuse to issue a test certificate for the vehicle tested until

(

a

) where the issuing authority exercises its discretion to carry out the test or a re-test notwithstanding Regulation 5(

f

), it receives the required identification from the person who presented the vehicle to be tested, or

(

b

) where the issuing authority has identified deficiencies in relation to the vehicle, it is satisfied that such deficiencies as may have been specified by it as to be rectified have been rectified.

(5) The issuing authority may record the details of the required identification prior to issuing a test certificate, such details to be held with the issuing authority’s records.

(6) The issuing authority shall not issue a test certificate for a new vehicle.

(7) Where the issuing authority issues a test certificate in respect of a vehicle, it shall deliver it and the test report, as soon as practicable, to the person who presented the vehicle for the test.

(8) Where the issuing authority refuses to issue a test certificate in respect of a vehicle, it shall as soon as practicable deliver the test report relating to the vehicle to the person who presented the vehicle for the test.

(9) The issuing authority may revoke a test certificate where it has reasonable grounds for believing that

(

a

) the test for such test certificate was not carried out in accordance with these Regulations;

(

b

) the test certificate was not issued in accordance with these Regulations, and, in either case, shall inform the owner of the vehicle to which the certificate relates of the said grounds.

Test disc

12. The test disc is the proof of test for the purposes of Article 10 of the Directive.

Validity of test certificate

13. (1) Subject to paragraph (2) and Regulation 18, a test certificate ceases to be in force on that test due date which occurs after the certificate to which it relates was issued.

(2) A test certificate which is issued not more than 90 days before a test due date continues in force until the next test due date after that test due date.

New test on foot of appeal

14. Where, in the case of an appeal under section 18(8)(

c

)(ii), a judge of the District Court directs a new test of the vehicle, the new test shall be carried out—

(

a

) within 30 days of such direction,

(

b

) by a tester, other than the tester by whom the test which gave rise to the refusal of a test certificate was carried out, and

(

c

) if the owner so requests, at another test centre nominated by the owner of the vehicle.

Duplicate test certificate

15. (1) Subject to paragraph (2), the issuing authority may, on application from the owner of a vehicle which it has tested, issue a duplicate test certificate and test disc or a duplicate of the test report in respect of such vehicle to the owner.

(2) The application for either a duplicate test certificate and test disc or for a duplicate test report shall be made in writing to the issuing authority and shall—

(

a

) include such information relating to the original test certificate or original test report as the issuing authority may require, and

(

b

) be made only by the owner of the vehicle to which the test certificate or test report relates.

(3) A duplicate test certificate and a test disc shall be so marked on both the test certificate and test disc.

(4) The fee to be paid for a duplicate test certificate and test-disc shall be €12.60 exclusive of value added tax.

Test Centre

16. (1) The test centre shall ensure that tests are carried out to a high quality and in a manner that is objective and complies with the requirements of these Regulations and the Directive.

(2) The test centre shall be authorised by the Authority to carry out tests including pursuant to an agreement in accordance with section 5 of the Act of 2006.

Authorised persons

17. (1) The Minister or the Authority may authorise persons to be authorised persons for the purposes of this Regulation.

(2) At any reasonable time, an authorised person may inspect premises, equipment, vehicles, records, personnel and systems and any other matters in connection with the carrying out of tests under these Regulations for the purpose of making a report to the Minister or the Authority.

(3) For the purpose of preparing a report for the Minister or the Authority an authorised person may copy any record held in any form whatsoever by the issuing authority.

Recognition of other Member State roadworthiness certificates

18. (1) Where

(

a

) a vehicle was registered in another Member State outside the State and is brought into the State, other than temporarily where the vehicle is the subject of an exemption under

section 135

of the

Finance Act 1992

(No. 9 of 1992), in circumstances which require the vehicle to be registered in the State in accordance with

section 131

of the

Finance Act 1992

, and

(

b

) such vehicle has a valid roadworthiness certificate issued by that other Member State which has not expired or otherwise been revoked or cancelled,

such roadworthiness certificate shall be regarded as being a test certificate for the purposes of these Regulations but only for so long as it has not expired, been cancelled or revoked.

(2) The test due dates for a vehicle falling within paragraph (1) shall be

(

a

) the date on which the roadworthiness certificate issued by the other Member State expires, is revoked or cancelled; and

(

b

) in the case of each subsequent test due date, the test due date determined in accordance with Regulation 3.

(3) For so long as it is valid, a proof issued by a testing centre or competent authority in another Member State shall be recognised in the State as if it was a test disc and issued as part of a test certificate and these Regulations shall apply to it, and the related vehicle, as if it was a test certificate issued under these Regulations.

National Contact Point

19. The Authority shall be the national contact point for the purposes of Article 15 of the Directive.

Revocations

20. The Road Traffic (National Car Test) Regulations 2014 (

S.I. No. 322 of 2014

) are revoked.

Continuance of test certificates issued under revoked Regulations

21. A test certificate issued under the Regulations revoked under Regulation 20 and in force immediately before the commencement of these Regulations continues in force after such commencement as if issued under these Regulations.

Schedule 1

Form of Test Certificate and Test Disc

Regulation 2,

It is hereby certified that the vehicle described in this Certificate was tested on the date below in accordance with the Road Traffic (National Car Test) Regulations 2014 (

S.I. No. 322 of 2014

) and any regulations made thereunder and was found to comply therewith.

Deimhnítear leis seo gur dearnadh an fheithicil atá tuairiscithe sa Deimhniú seo a thástáil ar an 15hoi thíos de réir na Rialachán um Thrácht ar Bhóithre (An Trialacháin Náisiúnta Ghluaisteán) 2014 (I.R. Uimh. 322 de 2014) agus Rialachán um Thástáil Feithiclí ar bith a rinneadh faoin gcéanna agus gur cinnedh gur chomhlíon sí iad.

Notice of the making of this Statutory Instrument was published in

“Iris Oifigiúil” of

29

th September

, 2017.

I, SHANE ROSS, Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, in exercise of the powers conferred on me by

section 18

of the

Road Traffic Act 1961

(No. 24 of 1961) and

section 2

of the

Road Traffic Act 2006

(No. 23 of 2006) (as adapted by the Transport (Alteration of Name of Department and Title of Minister) Order 2011 (

S.I. No. 141 of 2011

)) and for the purposes of giving effect to Council Directive 2014/45/EU of 3 April 2014

1

make the following regulations

Citation and commencement