, chassis rails, sills and cross-members. Note 9 If seatbelt anchorage bolts are removed as part of the structural inspection process they must be reassembled using a calibrated torque wrench. 2 Evidence of inspection The vehicle inspector must place some form of unique mark to identify the person carrying out the structural inspection (eg inspector initials as identified in the QMS/PRS Staff Record) at each concealed location inspected. This provides evidence of the inspection and a form of

the vehicle file. Original documents not presented When a vehicle is presented for entry certification but the vehicle owner has not yet received the original documentation, the inspection process may be started with a photocopy or faxed copy of the original document. In such cases, the vehicle inspector must: record in the LANDATA notes against the vehicle record that certification cannot be completed until the original documentation has been presented. identify in the LANDATA

rejected for entry certification until such time as evidence is provided that the ITS Connect system has been disabled. Appropriate evidence of the system being disabled would be in the form of an invoice from a Toyota Japan dealer. This evidence should be provided by the border inspector and available on BIS. If that evidence is provided, then the entry certifier can begin the rest of the entry certification compliance process as per usual procedures. If evidence is not available on BIS the border

Request to remove border damage flag - light vehicles (PDF) Updated July 2025 Request to remove border damage flag - heavy vehicles (PDF) Updated July 2025 Request to remove border damage flag - motorcycles (PDF) Updated July 2025 These forms are to be used by a vehicle inspector if they determine that the vehicle does not exceed the threshold for requiring repair certification. Page amended 1 July 2013 (see amendment details ).

completed (eg cab chassis) heavy vehicle can be passed for entry certification where not all in-service requirements are met. An Annex C permit can be issued instead of a CoF at the end of inspection. See 1-5 Annex C: conditional operation of a vehicle for such vehicles. In order to inspect and certify a vehicle for entry into service the vehicle inspector and inspecting organisation must take the following steps: 1. Know the vehicle inspector’s and inspecting organisation’s

returning for recheck following brake repair are not expected to be dismantled again for invasive inspection if a declaration from a recognised brake repairer is supplied. The 'Brake repair declaration' form is shown in Reference material 42 Note 6 Brake parts that meet UN/ECE Regulation 90R are acceptable for vehicles undergoing entry certification. The vehicle inspector must retain documented evidence that the brake parts meet UN/ECE 90R and are suitable for the particular vehicle (in the

Organisation identifies damage on a vehicle during the border check, the vehicle will be flagged as damaged on LANDATA. If the vehicle inspector determines that the damage does not exceed the threshold for requiring specialist repair certification, an application must be made to remove the damage flag. A ‘Request to remove border damage flag’ form is available in Reference material 17 . The vehicle inspector must complete this form and give it to the IO supervisor authorised to remove damage

certification If a vehicle is LVV certified, a Statement of compliance under the LVV code form (F001) endorsed by an original LVVTA stamp and signed by the LVV system auditor must be provided and an LVV certification plate must be affixed to the vehicle. Reference material 9 shows a sample F001 form. If a low volume vehicle has been de-registered, it does not require another F001 form in order to be re-registered unless it has had additional modifications since it was last LVV certified

and affix a VIN while documentation is pending, but must make a note of this on the notes screen to ensure that it is subsequently obtained and verified. In cases where a particular entry-level inspector is only carrying out the VIN assignment process, the VIN must be affixed immediately. A vehicle may have an original VIN assigned by the manufacturer, or it may need to have an NZTA ‘7AT’ VIN assigned to it. When a vehicle record is retrieved from the database and the details are

inspection and certification document that confirms that a vehicle inspector or inspecting organisation has inspected the vehicle and determined that it is safe to be operated under specified conditions. Anti-lock brake system (ABS) means a system that senses wheel slip and automatically modulates the pressure producing the braking forces at the wheel or wheels to limit the degree of wheel slip. Applicable requirement means any requirement specified or incorporated in