Proposal for a Directive ../…/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of […] on roadworthiness tests for motor vehicles and their trailers (Text with EEA relevance)
Date: 2008-02-29
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: codification of EU law, commercial vehicle, motor vehicle, roadworthiness tests, technical regulations, transport regulations

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COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES 

Brussels, 29.2.2008 
COM(2008) 100 final 

2008/0044 (COD) 

DIRECTIVE ../…/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL 

Proposal for a 

of […] 

on roadworthiness tests for motor vehicles and their trailers 

(Text with EEA relevance) 

(presented by the Commission) 

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EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM 

On 1 April 1987 the Commission decided1 to instruct its staff that all legislative acts 
should  be  codified  after  no  more  than  ten  amendments,  stressing  that  this  is  a 
minimum  requirement  and  that  departments  should  endeavour  to  codify  at  even 
shorter  intervals  the  texts  for  which  they  are  responsible,  to  ensure  that  the 
Community rules are clear and readily understandable. 

The  codification  of  Council  Directive  96/96/EC  of  20  December  1996  on  the 
approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to roadworthiness tests for 
motor  vehicles  and  their  trailers2  has  been  initiated  by  the  Commission.  The  new 
Directive was to have superseded the various acts incorporated in it3.  

In  the  meantime  Council  Decision  1999/468/EC  of  28  June  1999  laying  down  the 
procedures for the exercise of implementing powers conferred on the Commission4 
has  been  amended  by  Decision  2006/512/EC,  which  introduced  a  regulatory 
procedure  with  scrutiny  for  measures  of  general  scope  designed  to  amend  non-
essential  elements  of  a  basic  instrument  adopted  in  accordance  with  the  procedure 
referred to in Article 251 of the Treaty, including by deleting some of those elements 
or by supplementing the instrument by the addition of new non-essential elements. 

In accordance with the joint statement of the European Parliament, the Council and 
the Commission5 on Decision 2006/512/EC, for this new procedure to be applicable 
to instruments adopted in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 251 of 
the  Treaty  which  are  already  in  force,  those  instruments  must  be  adjusted  in 
accordance with the applicable procedures.  

It is therefore appropriate to transform the codification of Directive 96/96/EC into a 
recast  in  order  to  incorporate  the  amendments  necessary  for  the  adjustment  to  the 
regulatory procedure with scrutiny.  

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COM(87) 868 PV. 
Carried out pursuant to the Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament and the 
Council – Codification of the Acquis communautaire, COM(2001) 645 final. 
See Annex III, Part A of this proposal. 
OJ  L  184,  17.7.1999,  p.  23.  Decision  as  amended  by  Decision  2006/512/EC  (OJ  L  200,  22.7.2006, 
p. 11). 
OJ C 255, 21.10.2006, p. 1. 

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(cid:208) 96/96/EC (adapted) 

2008/0044 (COD) 

Proposal for a 

DIRECTIVE ../…/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL 

of […] 

on roadworthiness tests for motor vehicles and their trailers 

(Text with EEA relevance) 

THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION, 

Having  regard  to  the  Treaty  establishing  the  European  Community,  and  in  particular 
Article ⌦ 71 ⌫ thereof, 

Having regard to the proposal from the Commission1, 

Having regard to the opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee2, 

Having regard to the opinion of the Committee of the Regions3, 

Acting in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 251 of the Treaty4, 

Whereas: 

(1) 

Council Directive 96/96/EC of 20 December 1996 on the approximation of the laws of 
the  Member  States  relating  to  roadworthiness  tests  for  motor  vehicles  and  their 
trailers5 has been substantially amended several times6. Since further amendments are 
to be made, it should be recast in the interests of clarity. 

(cid:216) new 

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OJ C […], […], p. […]. 
OJ C […], […], p. […]. 
OJ C […], […], p. […]. 
OJ C […], […], p. […]. 
OJ L 46, 17.2.1997, p. 1. Directive as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1882/2003 of the European 
Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 284, 31.10.2003, p. 1). 
See Annex III, Part A. 

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(2)  Within the framework of the common transport policy, certain road traffic within the 
Community  should  operate  under  the  most  favourable circumstances  as regards  both 
safety and competitive conditions applying to carriers in the Member States. 

(cid:208) 96/96/EC Recital 2 

(3) 

The growth of road traffic and the resultant increase in danger and nuisances present 
all Member States with safety problems of a similar nature and seriousness. 

(cid:208) 96/96/EC Recital 3 

(4) 

Testing  during  the  life  cycle  of  a  vehicle  should  be  relatively  simple,  quick  and 
inexpensive. 

(cid:208) 96/96/EC Recital 6 

(5) 

The  minimum  Community  standards  and  methods  to  be  used  for  testing  the  items 
listed in ⌦ this Directive ⌫ should therefore be defined in separate Directives. 

(cid:208) 96/96/EC Recital 7 (adapted) 

(cid:208) 96/96/EC Recital 9 

(6) 

It  is  necessary  to  adapt  rapidly  to  technical  progress  the  standards  and  methods  laid 
down  in  the  separate  Directives  and,  in  order  to  facilitate  implementation  of  the 
measures  required  for  this  purpose,  to  establish  a  procedure  for  close  cooperation 
between the Member States and the Commission within a committee on the adaptation 
to technical progress of roadworthiness tests. 

(7)  With regard to braking systems it ⌦ is difficult ⌫ to set values for ⌦ such matters 
as ⌫ air pressure settings and build-up times, given the variance in the equipment and 
methods within the Community. 

(cid:208) 96/96/EC Recital 10 (adapted) 

(8) 

It is recognised by all concerned with vehicle testing that the method of testing and, in 
particular, whether the vehicle is tested in a laden, part-laden or unladen condition, can 
influence the degree of confidence testers have as to the roadworthiness of the braking 
system. 

(cid:208) 96/96/EC Recital 15 

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(9) 

The prescription of brake force reference values for various laden conditions for each 
vehicle  model  ⌦ should ⌫  help 
that  confidence.  This  Directive 
⌦ should ⌫  enable  testing  under  this  regime  as  an  alternative  to  testing  against 
minimum performance values for each vehicle category. 

restore 

(cid:208) 96/96/EC Recital 16 (adapted) 

(cid:208) 96/96/EC Recital 17 (adapted) 

(10)  With regard to braking systems the scope of this Directive ⌦ should ⌫ relate in the 
main  to  vehicles  which  have  been  granted  component  type-approval  in  accordance 
with ⌦ [Council Directive 71/320/EEC of 26 July 1971 on the approximation of the 
laws  of  the  Member  States  relating  to  the  braking  devices  of  certain  categories  of 
motor  vehicles  and  their  trailers ⌫7]  although  it  is  recognised  that  certain  types  of 
vehicle have been granted such approval in accordance with national standards which 
may differ from the requirements of ⌦ that ⌫ Directive. 

(11)  Member  States  may  extend  the  scope  of  the  braking  test  to  include  vehicles  or  test 

items outside the scope of this Directive. 

(cid:208) 96/96/EC Recital 18 

(12)  Member States may make the braking test more stringent or increase the frequency of 

testing. 

(cid:208) 96/96/EC Recital 19 

(13)  This Directive is intended to maintain emissions at a low level throughout the useful 
life of a vehicle by means of regular exhaust emission tests and to ensure that vehicles 
which  are  major  polluters  are  withdrawn  from  service  until  they  are  brought  to  a 
proper state of maintenance. 

(cid:208) 96/96/EC Recital 20 

(14)  Bad tuning and inadequate maintenance are detrimental not only to the engine but also 
to  the  environment  since  they  cause  increased  pollution  and  fuel  consumption.  It  is 
important that environment-friendly transport be developed. 

(cid:208) 96/96/EC Recital 21 

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OJ  L  202,  6.9.1971,  p.  37.  Directive  as  last  amended  by  ⌦ Directive  2006/96/EC  (OJ  L  363  du 
20.12.2006, p. 81)⌫. 

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(15) 

In the case of compression-ignition (diesel) engines measurement of the opacity of the 
exhaust fumes is deemed to be an adequate indicator of the condition of the vehicle's 
state of maintenance, with regard to emissions. 

(cid:208) 96/96/EC Recital 22 

(16)  For  positive-ignition  (petrol)  engines,  measurement  of  carbon  monoxide  emissions 
from the exhaust pipe when the engine is idling is deemed to be an adequate indicator 
of the vehicle's state of maintenance, with regard to emissions. 

(cid:208) 96/96/EC Recital 23 

(17)  The failure rate in exhaust-emission tests for vehicles which have not been regularly 

maintained may well be high. 

(cid:208) 96/96/EC Recital 24 

(18) 

In  the  case  of  petrol-engined  vehicles  for  which  the  type-approval  standards  specify 
that they must be equipped with advanced emission control systems such as three-way 
catalytic  converters  which  are  lambda-probe  controlled,  the  regular  emission  test 
standards must be more stringent than for conventional vehicles. 

(cid:208) 96/96/EC Recital 25 

(cid:208) 2001/9/EC Recital 4 (adapted) 

(19)  Directive 98/69/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 October 1998 
relating to measures to be taken against air pollution by emissions from motor vehicles 
and amending Council Directive 70/220/EEC8 requires the introduction, from 2000, of 
on-board  diagnostic  (OBD)  systems  for  petrol  driven  cars  and  light  commercial 
vehicles to monitor the functioning of the vehicle's emission control system in service. 
Similarly,  from  2003,  OBD  systems  ⌦ are ⌫  required  ⌦ also ⌫  for  new  diesel 
vehicles.

(20)  Member  States  may,  if  appropriate,  exclude  from  the  scope  of  this  Directive  certain 
vehicles  that  are  considered  to  be  of  historic  interest.  They  may  also  establish  their 
own  testing  standards  for  such  vehicles.  However,  such  a  right  must  not  lead  to  the 

(cid:208) 96/96/EC Recital 26 

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No 715/2007 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 171, 29.6.2007, p. 1) ⌫ 

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application  of  stricter  standards  than  those  which  the  vehicles  concerned  were 
originally designed to meet. 

(cid:208) 2001/11/EC Recital 4 (adapted) 

(21) 

Simple,  common  diagnostic  systems  are  available  that  can  be  used  by  testing 
organisations  to  test  the  vast  majority  of  the  speed  limiters  equipped.  For  those 
vehicles  that  are  not  accessible  by  such  readily  availabl
e  diagnostic  tools,  the 
authorities  will  need  to  either  make  use  of  available  equipment  from  the  original 
vehicle  manufacturer  or  provide  for  the  acceptance  of  appropriate  test  certification 
from the vehicle manufacturer or their franchise org

anisation. 

(cid:208) 2001/11/EC Recital 5 (adapted) 

(22) 

Periodic  verification of the correct functioning of the speed limiter ⌦ should ⌫ be 
facilitated  for  the  vehicles  that  are  fitted  with  the  new  recording  equipment  (digital 
tachograph)  ⌦ in  accordance  with ⌫  Council  Regulation (EC)  No  2135/98  of  24 
No 3821/85 on recording equipment in 
September 1998 amending Regulation (EEC) 
road  transport  and  Directive  88/599/EEC  concerning  the  application  of  Regulations 
(EEC)  No  3820/85  and  (EEC)  No 3821/859.  Since  the  year 2003,  new  vehicles 
⌦ are ⌫ fitted with such equipment. 

(23)  Technical  requirements  relating  to  taxis  and  ambulances  are  similar  to  those  for 
private cars. The items to be checked may therefore be similar, although the frequency 
of tests is different. 

(cid:208) 96/96/EC Recital 32 

(24)  Each  Member  State  must  ensure,  within  its  own  area  of  jurisdiction,  that 

roadworthiness tests are conducted methodically an

d to a high standard. 

(cid:208) 96/96/EC Recital 13 

(25)  The Commission should verify the practical applica

tion of this Directive. 

(cid:208) 96/96/EC Recital 14 (adapted) 

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European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 102, 11.4.2006. p. 1) . 

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(26) 

⌦ Since  the  o
bjectives  of  the  proposed  action,  namely  to  harmonise  the  rules  on 
roadworthiness tests, to prevent distortion of competition as between road hauliers and 
to guarantee that vehicles are properly checked and maintained, cannot be achieved by 
the Member States acting alone and can, therefore, by reason of the scale of the action, 
be  better  achieved  at  Community  level,  the  Community  may  adopt  measures,  in 
accordance with the principle of subsidiarity  as set out  in Article 5 of the Treaty. In 
accordance  with  the  principle  of  proportionality,  as  set  out  in  that  Article,  this 
e 
Directive  does  not  go  beyond  what  is  necessary  in  order  to  achieve  thos
objectives. ⌫ 

(cid:216) new 

(27)  The measures necessary for the implementation of this Directive should be adopted in 
accordance  with  Council  Decision  1999/468/EC  of  28  June  1999  laying  down  the 
procedures for the exercise of implementing powers conferred on the Commission . 10

(28)  Power  should  be  conferred  on  the  Commission  in  particular  to  make  the  necessary 
adaptations  to  the  standards  and  methods  to  technical  progress  which  are  defined  in 
the separate Directives. Since those measures are of general scope and are designed to 
amend  non-essential  elements  of  those  Directives,  they  should  be  adopted  in 
accordance with the regulatory procedure with scr
rticle 5a of 
Decision 1999/468/EC. 

utiny provided for in A

(29)  This  Directive  should  be  without  prejudice  to  the  obligations  of  the  Member  States 
ansposition into na
tional law of the Directives set out in 

relating to the time-limits for tr
Annex III, Part B, 

HAVE ADOPTED THIS DIRECTIVE: 

(cid:208) 96/96/EC (adapted) 

CHAPTER I 

General provisions 

Article 1 

1.  In  each  Member  State,  motor  vehicles  registered  in  that  State  and  their  trailers  and 
semi-trailers shall undergo periodic roadworthiness tests in accordance with this Directive. 

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2. The categories of vehicles to be tested, the frequency of the roadworthiness tests and the 
items which must be tested are listed in Annexes I and II. 

Article 2 

The  roadworthiness  tests  provided  for  in 
this  Direc
tive  shall  be  carried  out  by  the  Member 
State, or by a public body entrusted with the task by the State or by bodies or establishments 
designated and directly supervised by the State, including duly authorised private bodies. In 
particular,  ⌦ where ⌫  establishments  designated  as  vehicle  testing  centres  also  perform 
motor  vehicle 
repairs,  Member  States  shall  make  every  effort  to  ensure  the  objectivity  and 
high quality of the vehicle testing. 

Article 3 

1.  Member  States  shall  take  such  measures  as  they  deem  necessary  to  make  it  possible  to 
prove that a vehicle has passed a roadworthiness test com
plying with at least the provisions of 
this Directive. 

These measures shall be notified to the other Member States and to the Commission. 

2. Each Member State shall, on the same basis as if it had itself issued the proof, recognise the 
istered on the territory 
proof issued in another Member State
of  that  other  State,  together  with  its  trailer  or  semi-trailer,  has  passed  a  roadworthiness  test 
complying with at least the provisions of this Directive. 

 showing that a motor vehicle reg

h,  as  far  as  practicable,  that  the 
3.  Member  States  shall  apply  suitable  procedu
brake  performance  of  the  vehicles  registered  in  their  territory  meets  the  requirements 
specified in this Directive. 

res  to  establis

CHAPTER II 

Exceptions 

Article 4 

1.  Member  States  shall  have  the  right  to  exclude  from  the  scope  of  this  Directive  vehicles 
belonging to the armed forces, the forces of law and order and the fire service. 

2.  Member  States  may,  after  consulting  the  Commission,  exclude  from  the  scope  of  this 
Directive  or  subject  to  special  provisions,  certain  vehicles  operated  or  used  in  exceptional 
conditions and vehicles which are never, or hardly ever, used on public highways, including 
vehicles  of  historic  interest  manufactured  before  1  January  1960  or  wh
ich  are  temporarily 
withdrawn from circulation. 

3. M er States may, after consulting the Commission, set their own testing standards for 
emb
vehicles

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Notwithstanding the provisions of Annexes I and II, Member S

tates may: 

Article 5 

(a) 

(b) 

(c) 

(d) 

(e) 

(f) 

(g) 

bring  forward  the  date  for  the  first  com
appropriate, submit the vehicle for testing prior to registration;  

pulsory  roadworthiness  test  and,  where 

shorten the interval between two su

ccessive compulsory tests;  

make the testing of optional equipment compulsory;  

increase the number of items to be tested;  

extend the periodic test 

requirement to other categories of vehicles;  

prescribe special additional t

ests;  

require  for  vehicles  registered  on  their  territory  higher  minimum  standards  for 
braking  efficiency  than  those  specified  in  Annex  II  and  include  a  test  on  vehicles 
with heavier loads provided such requirem
s 
original type-approval. 

ents do not exceed those of the vehicle'

CHAPTER III 

Final provisions 

(cid:208) 96/96/EC Art. 7 (adapted) 
(cid:214) new 

Article 6 

1. The Council, acting by a qualified majority on a proposal from the Commission, shall adopt 
the  separate  Directives  necessary  to  define  the  minimum  standards  and  methods  for  testing 
the items listed in Annex II. 

.  (cid:214) The  Commission  shall  adopt   any  amendments  necessary  to  adapt  to  technical 
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methods defined in the separate Directives. 
progress the standards and 

(cid:214) Those measures, aimed to amend non-essential elements of the said Directives  shall be 
adopted  in  accordance  with  the  (cid:214) regulatory   procedur
  scrutiny   referred  to  in 
Article 7(2). 

e  (cid:214) with

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(cid:208) 1882/2003 Art. 3 and Annex III 
pt. 68 (adapted) 
(cid:214) new 

Article 7 

ission shall be assisted by a committee on the

1. The Comm
the Directive on roadworthiness tests for motor vehicles and
to as “the Committee”. 

 adaptation to technical progre
 their trailers, hereinafter ref

ss of 
erred 

2. Where reference is made to this ⌦ paragraph ⌫, (cid:214) Article 5a(1) to (4) and  Article 7 
of Decision 1999/468/EC shall apply, having regard to the provisions of Article 8 thereof. 

The period laid down in Article 5(6) of Decision 1999/468/EC shall be set at three months.

3. The Committee shall adopt its rules of procedure. 

(cid:208) 96/96/EC Art. 9 (adapted) 

Article 8 

No later than three years after the introduction of regular testing of sp
eed limitation devices, 
the Commission shall examine whether, on the basis of the experience gained, the tests laid 
d
own are sufficient to detect defective or manipulated speed limitation devices or whether the 
ru
les need to be amended. 

(cid:208) 96/96/EC Art. 11 (adapted) 

Article 9 

Member  States  shall  communicate  to  the  Commission  the  texts  of  the  main  provisions  of 
national law which they adopt in the field governed by this Directive. 

(cid:208)  

Article 10 

Directive 96/96/EC,  as  amended  by  the  acts  listed  in  Annex  III,  Part  A,  is  repealed  without 
prejudice to the obligations of the Member States relating to the time-limits for transposition 
into national law of the Directives set out in A

nnex III, Part B. 

References  to  the  repealed  Directive  shall  be  construed  as  references  to  this  Directive  and 
shall be read in accordance with the correlation table set out in Annex IV. 

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Article 11 

This Directive shall enter into force on the twenti
the Official Journal of the European Union. 

eth day following that of its publication in 

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(cid:208) 96/96/EC Art. 13 

Article 12 

This Directive is addressed to the Member States. 

Done at Brussels, […] 

For the European Parliament 
The President 
[…] 

il 

For the Counc
ent 
The Presid
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(cid:206)1 Corrigendum 96/96/EC, 
OJ L 49, 25.2.1999, p. 46 

ANNEX I 

CATEGORIES OF VEHICLES SUBJECT TO ROADWORTHINESS TESTS AND 
FREQUENCY OF THE TESTS 

Categories of vehicle 

Frequency of tests 

1. Motor vehicles used for the carriage of passengers and 
with more than eight seats, excluding the driver's seat 

One year after the date on 
which the vehicle was first 
used, and thereafter annually 

2. Motor vehicles used for the carriage of goods and having  One year after
a maximum permissi

ble mass exceeding 3 500 kg 

which the ve
used, and th

 the date on 
hicle was first 
ereafter annually 

3. Trailers and semi-trailers with a maximum permissible 
mass exceeding 3 500 kg 

4. Taxis, ambulances 

5. Motor vehicles
used for the road
permissible ma
agricultural tractors and m

 a

 having t least four wheels, normally 
 carriage of goods and with a maximum 

ss not exceeding 3 500 kg, excluding 

achinery 

6. Motor vehicles havin
assengers an
carriage of p
excluding the driver's sea

 at
d w
t 

g  least fo

ur wheels, use
d for the 
ith not more than eight seats 

One year after the date on 
which the vehicle was first 
used, and thereafter annually 

One year after the date on 
which th
e vehicle was first 
used, and thereafter annually 

Four years after the date on 
which the vehicle was first 
used, and thereafter every two 
years 

(cid:206)1 Four years after the date on 
which the vehicle was first 
used, and thereafter every two 
years  

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(cid:208) 96/96/EC (adapted) 
(cid:206)1 2003/27/EC Art. 1 and Annex 

ANNEX II 

ITEMS T

O BE 

COMPULSORILY TESTED 

The  test  must  cover
obligatory equipment

lea

st  the 
  at 
 of the vehic

items  listed  below,  provided  that  these  are  related  to  the 
le being tested in

 the Member State concerned. 

The tests covered by this Annex may be carried out visually without disassembly of vehicle 
parts. 

Where the vehicle is found to be defective with 
authorities  in  the  Member  States 
sed befo
which the vehicle may b

e u

must  adopt  a  procedure  for  setting  the  conditions  und
re passing another roadworthiness te

st. 

s below, the competent 
er 

regard to the test item

VEHICLES I

N CATEGORIES 1, 2, 3,

 4, 5 AND 6 

1. Braking systems 

 items are to be inclu
The following
The test results achieved during the checks on th
as is practicable to the technical requirem

ded in the roadworthiness test of vehicle braking systems. 
e braking systems must be equivalent as far 

ents of [Directive 71/320/EEC]. 

Items to be 
checked/tested 

1.1. Mechanical 
condition and 
operation 

1.1.1. Footbrake pedal 
pivot 

1.1.2. Pedal condition 
and travel of the brake 
operating device 

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– 

– 

– 

– 

Reasons for failure 

too tight 

bearing worn 

excessive wear/play 

excessive or insufficient r

eserve travel 

brake control not releasing corr

ectly 

anti-slip  provision  on  brake  pedal  missing,  loose  or  worn 
smooth 

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1.1.3. Vacuum pump 
or compressor and 
reservoirs 

1.1.4. Low pressure 
warning indicator or
gauge 

1.1.5. Hand-operated 
brake control valve 

1.1.6. Parking brake, 
lever control, parking 
brake ratchet 

1.1.7. Braking valves 
(footvalves, unloaders, 
governors, etc.) 

1.1.8. Couplings for 
trailer brakes 

1.1.9. Energy storage 
reservoir pressure tank

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– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

time  taken  to  build  up  air  press
ffective operation of the brakes is exc

ure/vacuum  for  the 
essive 

e

insufficient  air  pressure/v
l
east two applications of the brake a
has operated (or gauge shows unsafe reading) 

acuum  to  give  assistance  for  at 
fter the warning device 

air leak causing a noticeable drop in pr
eaks 

l

essure or audible air 

malfunctioning  or  defective  low  pressure  indicator/a
ressure gauge 
p

ir 

cracked or damaged control, exces

sive wear 

malfunction

 of control valve 

control insecure on valve 

spindle or valve unit insecure 

connections loose or leak in system 

unsatisfactory operation 

parking brake ratchet not hold

ing correctly 

excessive

 wear at lever pivot or ratchet mechanism 

excessive  mov
djustment 

a

ement  of 

lever 

indicating 

incorrect 

damaged, excessive air leakage 

excessive discharge of oil from compressor 

insecure/

inadequate mounting 

discharge of hydraulic brake flu

id 

defective isolation ta

ps or self-sealing valve 

insecure/inadequate moun

ting 

excessive leaks 

damaged, corroded, leaking

drain device inoperativ

e 

insecure/inadequate mounting 

EN 

16 

   EN 

 
 
 
1.1.10. Brake servo 
units, master cylinder
(hydraulic system

s) 

1.1.11. Rigid brake 
pipes 

1.1.12. Flexible bra
hoses 

ke 

1.1.13. Brake 
coverings (lining 
pads) 

1.1.14. Brake drums
brake discs 

, 

1.1.15. Brake cables, 
rods, levers linkage 

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

– 

–

–

–

– 

– 

– 

–

– 

– 

–

–

–

– 

– 

– 

servo unit is defective

 or ineffective 

master c

ylinder defective or leaking 

master cylinder insecure 

insufficient quantity o

f brake fluid 

master cylinder reservoir cap missing 

brake fluid warning lamp illuminated or defective 

incorrect functioning of brake 

fluid level warning device 

risk of failure or fracture 

leaks from pipes or connections to coupling 

damaged or excessively corroded 

misplaced 

risk of failur

e or fracture 

damaged, 

chafing, brake hoses too short, twisted 

leaks from hoses or couplings 

hose bulgi

ng under pressure 

porosity 

excessive wear 

contaminated (oil, grease, etc.) 

excessive  wear,  excessive  scoring,  cracks,  ins
ractured 

f

ecure  or 

contaminated (oil, grease, etc.) 

back plate insecure 

cables damaged, knotted 

excessively worn or corroded 

cable or rod joint insecure 

cable guide def

ective 

any restriction to free movement of the braking system 

any  abnormal  movement  of  levers/rods/linkage  indicating 
maladjustment or excessive wear 

EN 

17 

   EN 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1.1.16. Brake 
actuators (including 
spring brakes or 
hydraulic wheel 
cylinders) 

1.1.17. Load sensing 
valve 

1.1.18. Automatic 
slack adjusters 
indicating 

1.1.19. Retarder 
system (where fitted 
or required) 

1.2. Service brake 
performance and 
efficiency 

1.2.1. Performance 
(progressively 
increased to maximum 
effort) 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

cracked or damaged 

leaking 

insecure/ina

dequate mounting 

excessively corroded 

excessive 
mechanism 

travel

  of  operating  piston  or  diaphragm 

dust protection co

ver missing or excessively damaged 

defective linkage

incorrect adjustm

ent 

seized, not worki

ng 

missing 

seized  or  abnormal  movement,  excessive  wear  or  wrong 
adjustment 

defective 

insecure connectors or mountings 

defective 

inade

quate braking effort on one or more wheels 

braking  effort  from  any  wheel  is  less  than 
70 %  of  the 
highest  recorded  effort  from  another  wheel  on  the  same
axle. In the case of brake testing on the road, the vehicle's
deviation from a straight line is excessive 

no gradual variation of brake effort (grabbing) 

abnormal time lag in brake operation at any wheel 

excessive fluctuation of brake effort due to distorted discs 
or oval drums 

EN 

18 

   EN 

 
 
 
 
 
1.2.2. Efficiency 

– 

a  braking  ratio  which  relates  to  the  maximum  authorised 
mass  or,  in  the  case  of  semi-trailers,  to  the  sum  of  the 
authorised  axle  loads  where  practicable,  less  than  the 
following: 

minimum braking efficiency 
category 1: 50 %1
category 2: 43 %2
3

category 3: 40 %

c
ategory 4: 50 % 
ategory 5: 45 %4
c

c
ategory 6: 50 % 

– 

or 

a
 braking effort less than the reference values 
the vehicle manufacturer for the vehicle axle5

if specified by 

1.3. Secondary 
(emergency) brake 
performance and 
efficiency (if met by 
separate system) 

1.3.1. Performance 

– 

– 

– 

– 

brake inoperative on one side 

braking  effort  from  any  wheel  is  less  than  70 %  of  the 
highest  recorded  effort  from  another  wheel  on  the  same 
axle 

no gradual variation of efficiency (grabbing) 

automatic brake system not working in the case of trailers 

1 

2 

3 

4 

5 

of 

into 

first 

putting 

component 

circulation  without  EC 

48%  for  category  1  vehicles  not  fitted  with  ABS,  or  type-approved  before  1  October  1991  (date  of 
prohibition 
type-approval) 
(Directive [71/320/EEC,  as  amended  by  Commission  Directive  88/194/EEC,  (OJ  L  92,  9.4.1988, 
p. 47)]). 
45%  for  vehicles  registered  after  1988  or  from  the  date  of  application  of  Directive  [71/320/EEC,  as 
amended  by  Commission  Directive  85/647/EEC  (OJ  No  L  380,  31.12.1985,  p.  1)],  under  Member 
States' national legislation, whichever is the later. 
43%  for  semi-trailers  and  draw-bar  trailers  registered  after  1988  or  from  the  date  of  application  of 
Directive  [71/320/EEC,  as  amended  by  Commission  Directive  85/647/EEC],  under  Member  States' 
national legislation, whichever is the later. 
50%  for  category  5  vehicles  registered  after  1988  or  from 
the  date  of  application  of 
Directive [71/320/EEC,  as  amended  by  Commission  Directive  85/647/EEC],  under  Member  States' 
national legislation, whichever is the later. 
The  reference  value  for  the  vehicle  axle  is  the  braking  effort  (expressed  in  newtons)  necessary  to 
achieve this minimum pre

scribed braking force at the particular weight that the vehicle is presented. 

EN 

19 

   EN 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
                                                 
1

.3.2. Efficiency 

– 

1.4. Parking brake 
performance and 
efficiency 

1.4.1. Performance 

1.4.2. Efficiency 

1.5. Retarder or 
exhaust brake system 
performance 

1.6. Anti-lock braking 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

icle

  categories,  a  braking  ratio  less  than  50 %6
for  all  veh
of  the  service  brake  performance  defined  in  1.2.2  in 
d mass or, in the case of 
relation to th
d axle loads 
semi-trailers

e maximum authorise
, to the sum of the authorise

brake inoperative on one side 

e  maximum

for all vehicle categories, a braking ratio less than 16 % in 
  authorized  mass,  or,  for  motor 
relation  to  th
vehicles,  less  than  12 %  in  relation  to  the  maximum 
authorized c
ombination mass of the vehicle, whichever is 
greater 

no gradual variation of 

efficiency (re

tarder) 

defective 

malfunction of the anti-lock warning device 

defective 

6

m/s2  (as  the 
For  category  2  and  5  vehicles  the  minimum  seconda
secondary brake performance was not covered by Directive [71/320/EEC, as amended by Commission 
Directive 85/647/EEC]). 

ry  brake  performance  must  be  2,2 

EN 

20 

   EN 

 
 
 
                                                 
 
VEHICLES IN CATEGORIES 1, 2 AND 3 

VEHICLES IN CATE

GORIES 4, 5 AND 6 

2. Steering and steering wheel 

2. Steering 

2.1. Mechanical condition 

2
.1. Mechanical condition 

2.2. Steering wheel 

2.3. Steering play 

2.4. Wheel bearings 

3. Visibility 

2.2. Steering play 

2.3. Steering system attachment 

3. Visibility 

3.1. Field of vision 

3.1. Field of vision 

3.2. Condition of glass 

3

.2. Condition of glass 

3.3. Rear-view mirrors 

3.3. Rear-view mirrors 

3.4. Windscreen wipers 

3.4. Windscreen wipers 

3.5. Screenwashers 

3

.5. Screenwashers 

4. Lamps, reflectors and electrical 
equipment 

4

. Lighting equipment 

4.1. Main and dipped-beam headlamps 

4

.1. Main and dipped-beam headlamps 

4.1.1. Condition and operation 

4.1.1. Condition and operation 

4.1.2. Alignment 

4.1.3. Switches 

4.1.4. Visual efficiency 

4.1.2. Alignment 

4.1.3. Switches 

4.2. Side lamps and end-outline marker lamps  4.2. Condition and operation, condition of 

lenses, colour and visual efficiency of: 

4.2.1. Condition and operation 

4

.2.1. Side and rear lamps 

4.2.2. Colour and visual efficiency 

4.2.2. Stop lamps 

4.2.3. Direction-indicator lamps 

4.2.4. Reserving lamps 

4.2.5. Fog lamps 

4.2.6. Rear registration plate lamps 

EN 

21 

   EN 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
4.2.7. Retro refle

ctors 

4.2.8. Hazard warning lamps 

4.3. Stop lamps 

4.3.1. Condition and operation 

4.3.2. Colour and visual efficiency 

4.4. Direction-indicator lamps 

4.4.1. Condition and operation 

4.4.2. Colour and visual efficiency 

4.4.3. Switches 

4.4.4. Flashing frequency 

4.5. Front and rear fog lamps 

4.5.1. Position 

4.5.2. Condition and operation 

4.5.3. Colour and visual efficiency 

4.6. Reversing lamps 

4.6.1. Condition and operation 

4.6.2. Colour and visual efficiency 

4.7. Rear registration plate lamp 

4.8. Retro reflectors 

– 

condition and colour 

4.9. Telltales 

4.10. Electrical connections between drawing 
vehicle and trailer or s

emi-trailer 

4.11. Electrical wiring 

5. Axles, wheels, tyres, suspension 

5

. Axles, wheels, tyres, suspension 

5.1. Axles 

5.1. Axles 

5.2. Wheels and tyres 

5.2. Wheels and tyres 

EN 

22 

   EN 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
5.3. Suspension 

5

.3. Suspension 

6. Chassis and chassis attachments 

6

. Chassis and chassis attachments 

6.1. Chassis or frame and attachments 

6
.1. Chassis or frame and attachments 

6.1.1. General condition 

6

.1.1. General condition 

6.1.2. Exhaust pipes and silencers 

6.1.2. Exhaust pipes and silencers 

.1.
6 3. Fue

l tank or pipes 

6.1.3. Fuel tank or pipes 

6.1.4. Geo
rear prote

metric properties and condition of 
ctive device, heavy lorries 

6.1.4. Spare-wheel carrier 

6

.1.

5. Spa

re-wheel carrier 

6.1.5. Security of coupling mechanism (if 
fitted) 

6.1.6. Cou
vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers 

pling mechanism on drawi

ng 

6.2. Cab and bodywork 

6.2. Bodywork 

6.2.1. Gen

eral condition 

6.2.1. Structural condition 

6.2.2. Mounting 

6.2.2. Doors and locks 

6.2.3. Doors and locks 

6.2.4. Flo

or 

6.2.5. Driver's seat 

6.2.6. Running boards 

7. Other e

quipment 

7.1. Safet

y belts 

7. Other equipment 

7.1. Mounting of driver's seat 

7.2. Fire extinguisher 

7.2. Mounting of battery 

7

.3.

 Lock

s and anti-theft device 

7.3. Audible warning device 

7.4. Warn

ing triangle 

7.4. Warning triangle 

7.5. First-aid kit 

7.5. Safety belts 

7.5.1. Security of mountings 

7.5.2. Condition of belts 

EN 

23 

   EN 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
7.5.3. Operation 

7.6. Wheel chock(s) 

7.7. Audible warning device 

7.8. Speedometer 

7.9. Tachograph (presence of, and integrity of 
seals) 

– 

– 

– 

k  validity  of  tachograph  plate 
required  by  ⌦ Council ⌫ 

chec
if 
Regulation (EEC) No 3821/85 

check,  if 
in  doubt,  whether  the 
nominal  circumference  or  size  of 
tyre
ch
es  the  data  given  on  the 
  mat
tachograph
 plate 

e 

where practical, check that the seals 
t
of 
achograph  and,  where 
th
appropriat
e,  any  other  means  of 
protecting
  the  connections  against 
fraudulent m
anipulation are intact 

7.10. Speed limitatio

n device 

– 

– 

– 

– 

ssible,  check  whether 
where  po
speed limiter is fitted as required by 
Directive 

92/6/EEC 

check validity o

f speed limiter plate 

eed 

where practical, check that the seals 
imiter  and,  where 
l
of  the  sp
y  other  means  of 
appropriate,  an
protecting  the  connections  against 
fraudulent manipulation are intact 

(cid:206)1 check  where  practical  that  the 
itation  device  prevents 
speed  lim
entioned in Article 2 and 
vehicles m
f  Directive  92/6/EEC 
le  3
  o
Artic
the  prescribed 
  exceeding 
from
values. 

8. Nuisance 

8.1. Noise 

EN 

8. Nuisance 

8.1. Noise 

24 

   EN 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
VEHICLES IN CATEGORIES 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 AND 6 

(cid:208) 2003/27/EC Art. 1 and Annex 
(adapted) 

8.2. 

Exha

ust 

em

issions 

8.2.1.  Motor vehi

cles equipped with positive-ignition engines and fuelled by petrol 

(a)  Where  the  exhaust  emissions  are  not  controlled  by  an  advanced  emission 
control  system  such  as  a  three-way  catalytic  converter  that  is  lambda-probe 
contro

lled: 

1. 

Visual  inspection  of  the  exhaust  system 
complete and in a satisfactory condition and that there are no leaks. 

in  order  to  check  that  it  is 

2.  Visua
manu
condi

l  inspection  of  any  emission  control  equipment  fitted  by  the 
facturer  in  order  to  check  that  it  is  complete  and  in  a  satisfactory 
tion and that there are no leaks. 

After
manu
the ex

  a  reasonable  period  of  engine  conditioning  (taking  account  of 
facturer's recommendations) the carbon monoxide (CO) content of 
haust gases is measured when the engine is idling (no load). 

The m
aximum permissible CO content in the exhaust gases is that stated 
by  the  vehicle  m
anufacturer.  Where  this  information  is  not  available  or 
where the Member States' competent authorities decide not to use it as a 
refere

content must not exceed the following: 

nce value, the CO 

(i

) 

for vehicles registered or put into service for the first time between 
the date from which Member States required the vehicles to comply 
with ⌦ [Council ⌫ Directive 70/220/EEC]7 and 1 October 1986: 
CO — 4,5 % vol. 

(ii) 

For  vehicles  registered  or  put  into  service  for  the  first  time  after 
1 October 1986 — 3,5 % vol. 

(b)  Where  the 
system

ontrol 
exhaust  emissions  are  controlled  by  an  advanced  emission  c
 such as a three-way catalytic converter that is lambda-probe controlled: 

1.  Visual  inspection  of  the  exhaust  system  in  order  to  check  that  it  is 
complete and in a satisfactory condition and that there are no leaks. 

2.  Visua
manu
condi

l  inspection  of  any  emission  control  equipment  fitted  by  the 
facturer  in  order  to  check  that  it  is  complete  and  in  a  satisfactory 
tion and that there are no leaks. 

7 

OJ L 76, 9.3.1970, p. 1. 

EN 

25 

   EN 

 
 
 
 
                                                
 
3.  Deter
by m
in  accordance  with  point  4  or  with  the  procedures  p
manufacturers and approved at the time of type-approval.
is  conditioned 
tests 
manufacturer's recommendations. 

mination of the efficiency of the vehicle's emission control system 
easuring the lambda value and the CO c
ontent of the exhaust gases 
roposed  by  the 
 For each of the 
the  vehicle 

in  accordance  with 

the  engine 

4. 

Exhaust pipe emission

s — limit values 

The maximum permissible CO content in the exhaust gases is that stated 
by the vehicle manufacturer. 

Where this information is not avai
the following: 

lable the CO content must not exceed 

(i)  Measurement at engine idling speed: 

the 

table 

The  maximum  permissible  CO  content  in  the  exhaust  gases  must 
not  exceed  0,5  %  vol.  and  for  vehicles 
that  have  been 
type-approved  according  to  the  limit  values  shown  in  row  A  or 
row B  of 
to 
Directive 70/220/EEC,  as  amended  by  Directive  98/69/EC  ⌦ of 
the  European  Parliament  and  of 
later 
amendments; the maximum CO content must not exceed 0,3 % vol. 
Where ⌦ compliance with ⌫ Directive 70/220/EEC, as amen
ded 
by Directive 98/69/EC; is not possible then the above shall apply to 
vehicles registered or first put into service after 1 July 2002. 

in  point  5.3.1.4.  of  Annex 

the  Council ⌫8  or 

I 

(ii)  Measur

ement  at  high  idle  speed  (no  load),  engine  speed  to  be  at 

least 2 000 m

in-1: 

the 

table 

CO content: maximum 0,3 % vol. and for vehicles that have been 
type-approved  according  to  the  limit  values  shown  in  row  A  or 
row B  of 
to 
Directive 70/220/EEC, as amended by Directive 98/69/EC or later 
amendments; the maximum CO content must not exceed 0,2 % vol. 
Where ⌦ compliance with ⌫ Directive 70/220/EEC, as amended 
by Directive 98/69/EC; is not possible then the above shall apply to 
vehicles registered or first put into service after 1 July 2002. 

in  point  5.3.1.4.  of  Anne

x 

I 

Lambda:  1±  0,03  or  in  accordance  with  the  manufacture
specifications. 

r's 

(iii)  For  motor  vehicles  equipped  with  on-board  diagnostic  systems 
(OBD)  in  accordance  with  Directive  70/220/EEC  (as  amended  by 
Directive  98/69/EC  and  subsequent  amendments)  Member  States 
may  as  an  alternative  to  the  test specified  in  item  (i)  establish  the 
correct functioning of the emission system through the appropriate 

8 

OJ L 350, 28.12.1998, p. 1. 

EN 

26 

   EN 

 
 
                                                
 
 
 
 
 
ng  of  the  OBD  device  and  the  simultaneous  checking  of  the 

readi
proper functioning of the OBD system. 

8.2.2.  Motor vehi

cles equipped with compression-ignition (diesel) engines 

(a) 

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. 

(b)  Vehic

le preconditioning: 

1. 

2. 

nditioning  although  for  safety 
Vehicles  may  be  tested  without  preco
reasons  checks  should  be  made  that  the  engine  is  warm  and  in  a 
satisfactory mechanical condition. 

Except as specified in point (d)(5), no vehi le
been preconditioned according to the following requirements: 

c  will be failed unless it has 

(i) 

erature 
Engine shall be fully warm, for instance the engine oil temp
measured  by  a  probe  in  the  oil  level  dipstick  tube  to  be  at 
least 80 °C, or normal operating temperature if lower, or the engine 
block
 temperature measured by the level of infrared radiation to be 
at 
to  vehicle 
le
temperature
ast  an  equivalent 
i
conf guration, this measurement is impractical, the establishment of 
e
the  ngine's  normal  operating  temperature  may  be  made  by  other 
mean
s, for example by the operation of the engine cooling fan. 

If,  owing 

. 

(ii)  Exha

ust  system  shall  be  purged  by  at  least  thr

ee  free  acceleration 

cycles or by an equivalent method. 

(c)  Test procedure: 

p
1.  Visua
r
manu
condition a
nd that there are no leaks. 

l  ins ection  of  any  emission  control  equipment  fitted  by  the 
factu er  in  order  to  check  that  it  is  complete  and  in  a  satisfactory 

2. 

3. 

4. 

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. 

itiate  each  free  acceleration  cycle,  the  throttle  pedal  must  be  fully 
ssed  quickly  and  continuously  (in  less  than  one  second)  but  not

To  in
depre
violently, so as to obtain maximum delivery from the injection pump. 

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 rel
eased. This could be checked, for instance, 
by  monitoring  engine  speed  or  by  allowing  a  sufficient  time  to  elapse 
between  initial  throttle  depression  and  release,  which  in  the  case  of 
vehicles of category 1 an

d 2 of Annex I, should be at least two seconds. 

EN 

27 

   EN 

 
 
 
(d) 

Lim  values: 

it

1. 

2. 

The  level  of  concentration  must  not  exceed  the  level  recorded  on  the 
plate pursuant to ⌦ Council ⌫ Directive 72/306/EEC9. 

Where  this  information  is  not  available  or  where  Member  States' 
competent  authorities  decide  not  to  use  it  as  a  reference,  the  level  of 
concentration must not exceed the level stated by the manufacturer or the 
limit values of the coefficient of abso

rption that are as follows: 

Maximum coefficient of absorption for: 

– 

– 

– 

naturally aspirated diesel engines = 2,5 m-1 

turbo-charged diesel engines = 3,0 m-1 

a  limit  of  1,5  m-1  shall  apply  to  the  following  vehicles  that  have 
been type-approved according to the limit values shown in: 

(a) 

(b) 

(c) 

(d) 

row  B  of  the  table  in  point  5.3.1.4  of  Annex  I  to  Directive 
70/220/EEC,  as  amended  by  Directive  98/69/EC  —  (Light 
Duty Vehicle Diesel — Euro 4); 

row  B1  of  the  tables  in  point  6.2.1  of  Annex  I  to  Council 
Directive 88/77/EEC , as amended by Directive 1999/96/EC 
⌦ of the European Parliament and of  the Council ⌫  11  — 
(Heavy Duty Vehicle Diesel — Euro 4); 

10

row  B2  of  the  tables  in  point  6.2.1  of  Annex  I  to  Directive 
88/77/EEC, as amended by Directive 1999/96/EC — (Heavy 
Duty Vehicle D

iesel — Euro 5); 

row  C  of  the  tables  in  point  6.2.1  of  Annex  I  to  Directive 
88/77/EEC, as amended by Directive 1999/96/EC — (Heavy 
Duty Vehicle — EEV) 

or  limit  values  in  later  amendments  of  Directive  70/220/EEC  as 
later 
amended  by  Directive  98/69/EC,  or 
by 
amendments 
Directive 1999/96/EC,  or  equivalent  values  where  use  is  made  of 
equipment of a type different from that used for EC type-approval. 

in 
amended 

of  Directive 

limit  values 

88/77/EEC 

as 

Where  ⌦ compliance  with ⌫  point  5.3.1.4  of  Annex  I  to  Directive 
70/220/EEC,  as  amended  by  Directive  98/69/EC  or  to  point  6.2.1  of 
Annex I to Directive 88/77/EEC, as amended by Directive 1999/96/EC is 
not possible then the above shall apply to vehicles registered or first put 
into service after 1 July 2008. 

9 
10 
11 

OJ L 190, 20.8.1972, p. 1. 
OJ L 36, 9.2.1988, p. 33. 
OJ L 44, 16.2.2000, p. 1. 

EN 

28 

   EN 

 
 
 
                                                
 
3.  Vehicles  registered  or  put  into  service  for  the  first  time  before 

1 January 1980 are exempted from these requirem

ents. 

4.  Vehicles  shall  only  be  fai

led
  if  the  arithmetic  means  of  at  least  the  last 
 are in  excess of the limit value. This  may 
three free acceleration cycles
ignoring  a y  measurement  that  departs  significantly 
n
be  calculated  by 
ean, or the result of any other statistical calculation 
from the measured m
ring of the measurements. Member States 
that takes account of the
may limit the number of test cycles. 

 scat

te

5. 

g Member States may, by way of exception 
, 
To avoid unnecessary testin
graph  8.2.2(d)(4),  fail  vehicles  which  have 
from  the  provisions  of  para
measured values significantly in excess of the limit values after less than 
three free acceleration cycles or after the purging  cycles  (or equivalent) 
  point  8.2.2(b)2(ii).  Equally  to  avoid  unnecessary  testing, 
specified  in
Member  States  may,  by  way  of  exception  from  the  provisions  of 
 have measured values significantly below 
8.2.
the limits after less than three free acceleration cycles or after the purging 
cycles (or equivalent) specified in point 8.2.2(b)2(ii). 

2(d)(4) pass vehicles whi

ch

8.2.3.  Test equipm

ent 

blish  accurately 
Vehicle  emission
whether  the  limit  values  prescribed  or  indicated  by  the  manufacturer  have  been 
complied with. 

uipment  designed  to  esta

s  are  tested  using  eq

8.2.4.  Where, during

 EC type-approval, a type 

 to have satisfied the 
limit  values  laid  down  by  this  directive,  the  Member  States  may  lay  down  higher 
limit  values  for  that  type  of  vehicle  on  the  basis  of  proof  supplied  by  the 
manufacturer.  They  must  forthwith  inform  the  Commission  thereof  and  it  in  turn 
must inform the other Member States. 

of vehicle is found not

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VEHICLES IN CATEGORIES 1, 2 A

ND 3 

VEH

ICLES IN CATEGORIES 4, 5 AND 6 

(cid:208) 96/96/EC 

8.3. Suppression of radio interference 

9. Supplementar
vehicles 

y tests for public transport 

1. Emergency exit(s) (including hamme
eaking windows), signs ind

rs for 
icating emergency 

9.
br
exit(s) 

9.2. Heatin

g system 

9.3. Ventil

ation system 

9.4. Seat la

yout 

9.5. Interio

r lighting 

10. Vehicle

 identification 

10. Vehicle identification 

10.1. Regis

tration plate 

10.1. R

egistration plate 

10.2. Chas

sis number 

10

.2. Chassis number 

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ANNEX III 

Part A 

Repealed Directive with list of its successive amendments 

(referred to in

 Article 10) 

Council Directive Directive 96
(OJ L 4

6, 17.2.1997, p. 1) 

/96/EC 

ommission Directive 1999/52/EC 

C
(OJ L 142, 5.6.1999, p. 26) 

Commission Directive 2001/9/EC 
(OJ L 48, 17.2.2001, p. 18) 

ommission Directive 2001/11/EC 

C
(OJ L 48, 17.2.2001, 

p. 20) 

Commission Directive 2
(OJ L 90, 8.4.2003, p. 41) 

003/27/EC 

Regulation (EC) No 1882/2003 of the 
Eu
(OJ L 284, 31.10.2003, p. 1) 

ropean Parliament and of the Council 

Part B 

only Annex III, point (68) 

List of time-limits for transposition into national law 
(referred to in Article 10) 

Directive  

Time-limit for transposition 

96/96/EC 

1999/52/EC 

2001/9/EC 

2001/11/EC 

2003/27/EC 

9 March 1998 

30 Septem

ber 2000 

9 M

arch 2002 

9 M

arch 2003 

1 January 2004 

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UANNEX IV 

CORRELATION TABLE 

Directive Directive 96/96/EC 

This Directive 

Articles 1 - 4 

Articles 1 - 4 

Article 5, introductory phrase 

Article 5, introductory phrase 

Article 5, first to seventh indent 

Article 5, points (a) to (g) 

Article 6 

Article 7(1) 

Article 7(2)  

- 

Article 8(1) 

Article 8(2) first subparagraph  

Article 8(2) second subparagraph 

Article 8(3) 

Article 9(1) 

Article 9(2) 

Article 10 

Article 11(1) 

Article 11(2) 

Article 11(3) 

- 

Article 12 

Article 13 

Annex I - II 

Annex III - IV 

– 

– 

- 

Article 6(1) 

Article 6(2) first subparagraph 

Article 6(2) second subparagraph 

Article 7(1) 

Article 7(2) 

- 

- 

- 

Article 8 

- 

- 

Article 9 

- 

Article 10 

Article 11 

Article 12 

Annex I - II 

- 

Annex III 

Annex IV 

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