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46 Exhaust Systems and Nuisance
Deficiency
Deficiency
Category
1
An exhaust system:
a. (i)
insecure but unlikely to fall away partially or completely from
the vehicle.
Major
(ii) so insecure that it m... | [] | [] | [] | [] | train |
psv_manual | 126 | 127 | 2,668 | 449 | 01/05/2022
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48 Suspension
Application
This inspection applies to all vehicles.
Procedure and Standards
Insecurity of attachment points can best be assessed when the steering and/or brakes are
operated.
Leaf spring syst... | [] | [] | [] | [] | train |
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48 Suspension
A fractured and or repaired air bag pedestal if performing satisfactorily and not damaging the
air bag is not a major deficiency.
Independent suspension must be jacked to remove the weight from t... | [] | [] | [] | [] | train |
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48 Suspension
Deficiency
Deficiency
Category
1
All suspension types - A suspension component or its
attachment point:
a.
(i)
insecure.
Major
(ii)
insecure to such an extent that detachment is likely. ... | [] | [] | [] | [] | train |
psv_manual | 129 | 130 | 1,610 | 237 | 01/04/2023
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48 Suspension
2
Leaf Springs and Fixings:
a.
(i)
fractured or cracked leaf or one repaired by welding.
Major
(ii) fractured or cracked leaf or one repaired by welding, which
obviously affects directiona... | [] | [] | [] | [] | train |
psv_manual | 130 | 131 | 1,283 | 198 | 01/04/2023
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48 Suspension
4
Air/Fluid Suspension Systems Valves, pipes, Valve
linkage, Bellows and Displacer/Accumulator Unit:
a.
displaced, deflated, kinked and/or so damaged/deteriorated
that it is likely to fail.
M... | [] | [] | [] | [] | train |
psv_manual | 131 | 132 | 1,745 | 290 | 01/02/2021
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53 Axles, Stub Axles and Wheel Bearings
Application
This inspection applies to the steered wheels of all vehicles.
Procedure and Standards
A steered axle is one which has a king pin or ball joints and can be tu... | [] | [] | [] | [] | train |
psv_manual | 132 | 133 | 1,306 | 183 | 01/02/2021
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53 Axles, Stub Axles and Wheel Bearings
Deficiency
Deficiency
Category
1
Stub axle and axle:
a.
(i)
excessive clearance between stub axle and axle beam.
Major
(ii) excessive clearance between stub axl... | [] | [] | [] | [] | train |
psv_manual | 133 | 134 | 2,350 | 382 | 01/02/2021
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54 Steering
Application
This inspection applies to all vehicles.
Procedure and Standards
A steered axle is one which has a king pin or ball joints and can be turned to a left and right lock.
An axle ceases being... | [] | [] | [] | [] | train |
psv_manual | 134 | 135 | 1,382 | 234 | 01/02/2021
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54 Steering
Visually check for axial and lateral movement
of all ball joints. Where a ball joint is fitted with
a spring to take up such movement, the
compression of the spring must not be
mistaken for excessi... | [
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54 Steering
Deficiency
Deficiency
Category
1
Power steering:
a.
(i)
not working correctly.
Major
(ii) not working correctly and obviously affects steering control.
Dangerous
b.
(i)
removed or disconne... | [] | [] | [] | [] | train |
psv_manual | 138 | 139 | 540 | 74 | 01/02/2021
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54 Steering
(ii) gear casing fractured and obviously affects steering control or
the casing is likely to become detached.
Dangerous
w.
(i)
with a system component with an inappropriate modification.
Major
(... | [] | [] | [] | [] | train |
psv_manual | 142 | 143 | 2,330 | 367 | 01/02/2021
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58 Additional Braking Devices
Application
This inspection applies to most buses (not local service buses) with a maximum gross weight
greater than 10000kg first used from 1 April 1983 or 5000kg first registered ... | [] | [] | [] | [] | train |
psv_manual | 144 | 145 | 2,004 | 320 | 01/04/2023
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59 Brake Systems and Components
Application
This inspection applies to all vehicles.
Procedure and Standards
Automatic slack adjusters must be fitted to motor vehicles first used from 1 April 1995.
A rod or... | [
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59 Brake Systems and Components
Brake discs and drums
The photos show the type of damage likely to be found on brake discs/drums and gives
guidance on how much damage is acceptable before considering a deficien... | [
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psv_manual | 146 | 147 | 2,467 | 418 | 01/02/2021
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59 Brake Systems and Components
It is not a requirement for Load Sensing Valves (LSV) to be moved manually to check
their operation. In most cases a slight movement can be detected when the service brake is
app... | [] | [] | [] | [] | train |
psv_manual | 147 | 148 | 1,542 | 226 | 01/02/2021
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59 Brake Systems and Components
Deficiency
Deficiency
Category
1
A brake rod, clevis joint, linkage, relay, lever, pin, pivot,
slack adjuster or cable:
a.
seriously weakened by excessive wear, corrosion,... | [] | [] | [] | [] | train |
psv_manual | 148 | 149 | 1,969 | 293 | 01/02/2021
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59 Brake Systems and Components
b.
(i)
chafed, cracked with no reinforcement cords exposed,
corroded, stretched or twisted.
Minor
(ii)
excessively chafed, cracked with reinforcement cords
exposed, excessiv... | [] | [] | [] | [] | train |
psv_manual | 149 | 150 | 1,438 | 203 | 01/04/2023
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59 Brake Systems and Components
4
A reservoir:
a.
(i)
lightly corroded.
Minor
(ii)
insecure, excessively corroded, or leaking.
Major
b.
(i)
with damage or dents that do not significantly reduce the
ca... | [] | [] | [] | [] | train |
psv_manual | 151 | 152 | 1,709 | 282 | 01/05/2022
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62 Reflectors and Rear Markings
Application
This inspection of reflectors applies to all motor vehicles but only obligatory reflectors are to be
checked.
Every vehicle requires two red reflectors facing to the ... | [] | [] | [] | [] | train |
psv_manual | 152 | 153 | 329 | 54 | 01/02/2021
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62 Reflectors and Rear Markings
Acceptable approval marks for rear marker boards are either:
BSAU152 (types 1 – 2 below) or
‘E’ or ‘e’ (types 3 – 6 below)
Type 1
Type 3
Type 4
Type 2
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62 Reflectors and Rear Markings
Deficiency
Deficiency
Category
1
Reflectors and/or rear markings:
a.
(i)
incorrectly positioned.
Minor
(ii) missing, incorrectly positioned and red colour is reflected to
... | [] | [] | [] | [] | train |
psv_manual | 154 | 155 | 1,566 | 256 | 01/02/2021
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63 Lamps
Application
The inspection of front position lamps, headlamps, rear position lamps and registration plate
lamps only applies to the obligatory lamps fitted.
The inspection of main beam warning lamp a... | [] | [] | [] | [] | train |
psv_manual | 155 | 156 | 2,846 | 489 | 01/06/2024
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63 Lamps
Procedure and Standards
Inoperative non-obligatory lamps cannot be assessed other than the assessment of security
as you cannot establish what lamp this is.
End Outline Marker Lamps
The front and the ... | [] | [] | [] | [] | train |
psv_manual | 156 | 157 | 1,642 | 274 | 01/02/2021
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63 Lamps
If two or more lamps are fitted and the aggregated illuminated area occupies 60% or more of
the area of the smallest rectangle circumscribing the illuminated area this should be treated as
one lamp.
... | [] | [] | [] | [] | train |
psv_manual | 157 | 158 | 1,106 | 179 | 01/05/2022
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63 Lamps
Main Beam
Headlamp
From 1931
-
-
-
White or
Yellow
Rear Position
Lamps
From April
1986
400
1500 or if
impracticable
2100
350
Red
Before April
1986
800
2100
-
Rear End
Outline
Mark... | [] | [] | [] | [] | train |
psv_manual | 158 | 159 | 1,751 | 296 | 01/04/2023
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63 Lamps
Deficiency
Deficiency
Category
1
For all lamps:
a.
(i)
any lamp insecure but unlikely to become detached.
Minor
(ii) any lamp insecure and likely to become detached.
Major
b.
an obligatory lam... | [] | [] | [] | [] | train |
psv_manual | 159 | 160 | 1,444 | 244 | 01/02/2021
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63 Lamps
4
Headlamp: (in addition to 1above)
a.
not forming part of a matched pair.
Major
b.
not positioned symmetrically in relation to the other lamp.
Major
c.
one of a matched pair does not show a light ... | [] | [] | [] | [] | train |
psv_manual | 160 | 161 | 2,906 | 481 | 01/05/2022
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66 Direction Indicators and Hazard Warning Lamps
Application
The inspection of indicators applies to all vehicles first used after 1 January 1936.
Side repeaters are required on vehicles first used from 1 April 19... | [] | [] | [] | [] | train |
psv_manual | 161 | 162 | 1,457 | 237 | 01/06/2024
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66 Direction Indicators and Hazard Warning Lamps
Inoperative non-obligatory lamps cannot be assessed as you cannot establish what lamp this
is (insecure non obligatory lamps are a deficiency in IM63).
Deficiency... | [] | [] | [] | [] | train |
psv_manual | 162 | 163 | 2,388 | 393 | 01/02/2021
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67 Aim of Headlamps
Application
The headlamp aim criterion is applicable to all dipped beam headlamps.
Procedure and Standards
Headlamp beam converters fitted to right hand dipping headlamps which effectively
... | [] | [] | [] | [] | train |
psv_manual | 165 | 166 | 1,752 | 300 | 01/02/2021
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67 Aim of Headlamps
Deficiency
Deficiency
Category
European checked on Dipped Beam:
1
In relation to the 0% horizontal line, the beam horizontal cut-off
line is not between the limits listed below.
Major
a... | [] | [] | [] | [] | train |
psv_manual | 166 | 167 | 2,341 | 383 | 01/02/2021
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71 Service Brake Performance
Application
This inspection applies to all vehicles.
Procedure and Standards
To avoid damage to the vehicle or the equipment, no tyre must be obviously underinflated.
Articulated bus... | [] | [] | [] | [] | train |
psv_manual | 168 | 169 | 2,736 | 437 | 01/06/2024
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71 Service Brake Performance
PSVs are presented unladen and tested as presented.
The brake force requirements for each individual vehicle can be normally found on the PSV
technical prints, from the Computer tech... | [] | [] | [] | [] | train |
psv_manual | 169 | 170 | 1,668 | 265 | 01/05/2022
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71 Service Brake Performance
Decelerometer test.
Set the decelerometer on the vehicle in accordance with the instrument manufacturer’s instructions.
At a speed of approximately 20mph, have the service brake applie... | [] | [] | [] | [] | train |
psv_manual | 170 | 171 | 1,920 | 286 | 01/05/2022
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72 Secondary Brake Performance
Application
This inspection applies to all vehicles where the designated secondary brake operates
independently of the service brake.
On veh... | [] | [] | [] | [] | train |
psv_manual | 171 | 172 | 1,904 | 289 | 01/06/2024
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72 Secondary Brake Performance
PSVs are presented unladen and tested as presented.
The brake force requirements for each individual vehicle can be normally found on the PSV ... | [] | [] | [] | [] | train |
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72 Secondary Brake Performance
Deficiency
Deficiency
Category
1
All Roller Brake Test Machines
With the secondary brake fully applied:
a.
(i)
there is very little br... | [] | [] | [] | [] | train |
psv_manual | 173 | 174 | 1,620 | 256 | 01/05/2022
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73 Parking Brake Performance
Application
This inspection applies to all vehicles First used from 1 January 1968.
The notes relating to Electrical and Hybrid Electrical Vehicles under Inspection 71 also apply t... | [] | [] | [] | [] | train |
psv_manual | 174 | 175 | 1,850 | 287 | 01/06/2024
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73 Parking Brake Performance
PSVs are presented unladen and tested as presented.
The brake force requirements for each individual vehicle can be normally found on the PSV
technical prints, from the Computer te... | [] | [] | [] | [] | train |
psv_manual | 175 | 176 | 736 | 109 | 01/04/2023
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73 Parking Brake Performance
Deficiency
Deficiency
Category
1
Roller Brake Test:
With the parking brake fully applied:
a.
(i)
there is very little braking effort at any wheel equipped with a
Major
brak... | [] | [] | [] | [] | train |
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74 Other Dangerous Defects
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Application
This applies to all vehicles.
Procedure and Standards
Whilst this manual attempts to be comprehensive and cover all reasons for ... | [] | [] | [] | [] | train |
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