Exceptions to flagging of structural parts 1 Introduction This guide is designed to provide foundation material to assist vehicle inspectors in the requirements for inspecting imported used motor vehicles; and the identification, recording, and flagging of structural damage. The use of diagrams and photographs is used to support the written standards listed in the guide and illustrates: structural areas of unibody and body-over-frame vehicles energy management paths examples of the types of
. Clarify new WoF/CoF expiry dates after a vehicle has been issued with a pink or green sticker or have had their WoF/CoF /temporary permit revoked. Clarify vehicle inspector five year work experience (change from five years continuous to five years cumulative). Clarify process for dealing with a vehicle that has its VIN or chassis number tampered with which includes completing a report form. A-frames will now be allowed to be fitted to vehicles that are required to
Under the Land Transport Act 1998, part 17 , a vehicle owner/importer must provide documentation that proves that they are legally entitled to lawful possession of the vehicle, and that the vehicle was designed and built to meet New Zealand’s vehicle standards. All used vehicles must have original documentation showing the details of their previous registration. The vehicle inspector must be satisfied with all documents provided and may request confirmation or additional information. A
Reasons for rejection Mandatory requirement (Note 2) 1. A semi-trailer with a quad-axle set containing a steering axle does not have evidence of certification, ie: a) the steering axle was fitted before the last CoF inspection and there is no LANDATA record of the certification, or b) the steering axle 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 HVEC or HMCD . Mandatory and permitted equipment (Note 2
2002 affects a seatbelt or seatbelt anchorage and: a) is not excluded from the requirements for HVS certification (Table 7-5-8), or 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. no valid LT400 form from an HVS certifier of category HVEC or HMCD has been presented. 9. The seatbelt assembly
and now includes new inspector types and classes they can inspect, and experience and qualification requirements. Please read carefully. 7 Definitions and abbreviations Definitions added for: Code of conduct Conflict of interest Controlled document Entry inspecting organisation Notice of appointment QMS Transport
certificate of loading issued under any regulation or rule made under the Land Transport Act 1998 Certify means in relation to a vehicle, or specific aspect of a vehicle, to make a record of determination under 6.6(1)(a) or 7.6(1)(a) that confirms that the vehicle inspector or inspecting organisation has determined that the vehicle or specific aspect of the vehicle complies with the applicable requirements. Chassis means the structural lower part of a vehicle to
vehicle for WoF or CoF, the vehicle inspector must check that the following requirements have been met: 1. The vehicle must have the overseas registration plates attached. 2. The registration plate number must be the same as on the licence label. Note Where the plate number has more than six digits, only the first six digits of the plate number are on the label. Where those digits already exist in the system, the six digits on the label will start with a ‘V’, followed by the first five
f) any corrosion or wood rotting that the inspector considers has caused weakening of a load-bearing structure (Note 6), or g) poor repairs that have not returned the structure to within a safe tolerance of when it was manufactured (Note 3) (Note 6), eg: i. filler has been used in an attempt to conceal any damage or deformation of a component ii. a high strength steel component has been heated iii. a component has been strengthened. Modification see Note 5 and Introduction 3.1.2
, inspectors should look for a ‘ ’ or ‘TWI’ mark on the outer edge of the tyre side wall (most tyres have these marks). Tube means an inflatable elastic liner, in the form of a hollow ring fitted with an inflation valve assembly, designed for insertion into certain tyre assemblies to provide a cushion of air or gas that, when inflated, supports the wheel (also known as an ‘inner tube’). Tyre carcass means the structural part of a pneumatic tyre other than the tread and outermost rubber of the
