fitted after the last CoF inspection and i. a valid LT400 form has not been presented, or ii. the HVS certifier was not of category HVET or HMTD, or c) there is no valid certification label or plate attached to the vehicle as required in Table 12-3-1. 2. The certification label or plate: a) is not indelible, or b) is illegible, or c) is not complete, or d) is not attached to the drawbeam in an easily visible position, or e) does not match the vehicle, or f) has obvious signs of
Reasons for rejection Condition 1. An engine, gearbox, transfer case, differential or other driveline mounting is insecure. 2. A driveshaft is bent or severely damaged. 3. A driveshaft flange: a) is insecure, or b) has a bolt or nut missing. 4. A driveshaft support bearing is: a) insecure, or b) worn beyond manufacturer’s specifications. 5. A driveshaft universal joint spider (cross) bearing: a) is worn so that the movement in the joint is beyond manufacturer’s
New Zealand or when the vehicle reaches 20 years of age, whichever is earlier. Once all the required documentation has been checked and the certification completed, the entry certifier prints an MR2A form and fills in the owner’s name (Category A only) before handing it to the owner. A copy of the completed MR2A showing the name of the person who the permit was issued to must be archived with the vehicle file. Category A vehicles must have NOTES entered in LANDATA showing the restrictions on
not used). 35 Moped entry certification (class LA, LB) Two new notes regarding requirements added. Reference materials 15 Request to locate missing border check records Regarding the ‘Request to locate border check records form’: For vehicles border checked after 16
to take up permanent residence in New Zealand, or is imported by a New Zealand citizen or resident returning to New Zealand after at least 21 months overseas. Obtaining recognition of an immigrant’s vehicle To be eligible to register an immigrant’s vehicle, an applicant must: 1. apply to an organisation appointed by the Transport Agency (such as a Transport Agency entry certification agent), before the vehicle is certified for entry into service in New Zealand (an application form is
repair process must be recorded in writing and be given to the repairer (yellow copy of the LT308) before the repair commences. The process must prescribe the actions required, including such things as welding or bonding processes, etc. Note 1 The repair process can be written on the LT308 or other document (eg a RepairCertNZ-developed form). A copy must be held on the vehicle file. Repair processes and instructions must not be written on the glazing of the vehicle or similar, sent by
collected in the certification process. Changes to the required registration history documentation for vehicles from Australia due to difficulties in obtaining these documents. 1-6 Specialist certification The LVVTA FS001 form is not required for vehicles that have the electronic data disc instead of the metal LVV plate. 1-10 Vehicle rechecks When a vehicle has to undergo a full entry certification because it is 21 days or more since the initial inspection, a new
was fitted after the last CoF inspection and: i. a valid LT400 form has not been presented, or ii. the HVS certifier was not of category HVET or HMTD, or c) the drawbar is not fitted with a certification label (Table 8-3-1). 2. The certification label: a) is not indelible, or b) is illegible, or c) is not complete, or d) is not attached to the drawbar in an easily visible position, or e) does not match the vehicle, or f) has obvious signs of tampering, or g) has expired
. For CoF, this amendment also clarifies heavy vehicle glazing requirements related to the critical vision area and wire mesh stoneguards, and updates the heavy vehicle specialist certifier categories for the LT400 form. Section Change description Link to vehicle inspection portal page Introduction Section 8 Correction to Figure 8-1-6 (LT400), updated to include HVEK, HVMK
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency has issued an industry alert to warn heavy vehicle specialist certifiers and heavy vehicle service providers about the risk of cracks forming in perforated chassis rails. Read the industry alert on our website Key points for service providers Heavy vehicle service providers should make sure: chassis rails are inspected at every opportunity, especially near load anchor points like log bolsters or container twist locks, and mounting points for other heavy
