) destroyed, or g) obliterated, or h) affixed unlawfully or by unauthorised persons. Note 1 The vehicle inspector must notify NZTA using the Vehicle report form if there is reason to believe that the VIN or chassis number has been tampered with in any way. Vehicle report form The vehicle inspector must not issue a WoF/CoF/permit until approved by NZTA. Approval will usually include the issue or re-issue of a new VIN plate. The vehicle inspector must not issue a WoF/CoF/permit if there is
HVS certification, ie the vehicle has been modified or repaired, and : i. no LANDATA record has been entered, or ii. no valid LT400 form from an HVS certifier of category HVEC or HMCD has been presented . Note 1 If the vehicle inspector is in doubt as to when the modification or repair was carried out the onus is on the vehicle owner to provide evidence to support their claim or specialist certification will be required. Table 7-1-2. Requirements for HVS certification
b) the modification is not for the purpose of law enforcement or the provision of emergency services, or c) is missing proof of HVS certification, ie the vehicle has been modified or repaired, and : i. no LANDATA record has been entered, or ii.the vehicle was modified or repaired since the last CoF inspection and no valid LT400 form from an HVS certifier of category HVEC or HMCD has been presented. Note 1 Definitions Axle-stop device means a device to control the
;vehicle has been modified or repaired, and: i. no LANDATA record has been entered, or ii. no valid LT400 form from an HVS certifier of category HVET or HMTD has been presented. Note 1 AS/NZS 4968 supersedes AS 1773 and AS 1771. Note 2 Where the service history is incomplete, the CoF inspector must note this on the CoF checksheet, but the vehicle is not required to be failed for this reason alone. Note 3 Where a vehicle is presented in combination, the vehicles do not have to be separated
LT400 form from an HVS certifier of category HVEC or HMCD has been presented. Table 13-1-2. Requirements for HVS certification HVS certification is required HVS certification is not required 1. Significant work involving: a) relocation of components b) fitting of components that are not identical to OE components c) modification of components. 1. Any modification or repair likely to have been carried out before 1 January 1997 (modifications and
that forms part of the vehicle. Protective belt , sometimes called a protective ply or breaker , means an optional layer of ply material (cords) located immediately under the tread to minimise damage to the structural belts beneath. Note 2 Where a heavy vehicle radial-ply tyre has visible cords in the tread area, the vehicle inspector may pass such a tyre for CoF provided the tyre is in a safe condition, eg only the protective cord layer (protective belt, see Figure 10
attachment was fitted after the last CoF inspection and: i. a valid LT400 form is not presented, or ii. the HVS Certifier was not of category HVEL or HMLD, or c) individual bolsters are not stamped, indelibly labelled or marked to clearly identify their serial numbers, or d) individual bolster attachments are not stamped, indelibly labelled or marked to clearly identify their serial numbers, or e) the vehicle is not fitted on the left-hand chassis rail with at least one tag clearly
record need not be checked or b) the stock crate anchorage points were fitted after the last CoF inspection and: i. a valid LT400 form is not presented, or ii. the HVS certifier was not of category HVEA or HMAD, or iii. there is no valid certification plate/label attached to the stock crate as required in Table 14-2-1. Refer to Technical Bulletin 7: Stock crate certification for details on the plating requirements for vehicles fitted with stock crates. Condition 3. A certification label
services, or c) is missing proof of HVS certification, ie the vehicle has been modified or repaired and: i. no LANDATA record has been entered, or ii. no valid LT400 form from a HVS certifier of category HVEC, or HMCD has been presented. Note 1 Definitions Chassis means the structural lower part of a vehicle to which the running gear and, as applicable, engine, transmission, steering system and body may be attached. Chassis assembly means a chassis with running gear attached
Reasons for rejection Mandatory requirement 1. A load anchorage point does not have evidence of certification to NZS 5444, ie: a) the load anchorage point was fitted before the last CoF inspection, and after 1 January 1997, and no LANDATA record has been entered, Note Before 1 January 1997 certification was required but for inspection purposes the LANDATA record need not be checked or b) the load anchorage point was fitted after the last CoF inspection and: i. a valid LT400 form has
