SCHEDULE 2 REDUCED POLLUTION CERTIFICATES AND THE REDUCED POLLUTION REQUIREMENTS

Reduced pollution examinations3

1

A reduced pollution examination shall be carried out by an authorised examiner.

2

An authorised examiner may refuse to examine an eligible vehicle if—

a

the vehicle is not presented at the time and place appointed for the examination;

b

the prescribed fee has not been paid;

c

the information specified in sub-paragraph (3) has not been provided;

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a reduced pollution certificate has previously been issued in respect of the vehicle and the last such certificate issued is not surrendered;

d

the person presenting the vehicle is not willing, to the extent necessary for the purpose of properly carrying out the examination,—

i

to give the examiner access to the engine and the fuel and exhaust systems,

ii

to operate the controls of the vehicle, or

iii

generally to co-operate with the examiner;

e

the vehicle is in so dangerous or dirty a condition that the examination cannot be carried out properly;

f

the vehicle has insufficient fuel or oil in it for the examination to be carried out; or

g

the vehicle’s engine has failed electrically or mechanically.

3

The information referred to in sub-paragraph (2)(c) is—

a

the name and address (including post code) of the applicant;

b

the registration mark of the vehicle (if the vehicle has been registered);

c

the make and model of the vehicle;

d

the vehicle identification number of the vehicle;

e

the date of manufacture of the vehicle; and

f

particulars of F2any prescribed adaptation made to the vehicle, whereby it is claimed that the vehicle satisfies the reduced pollution requirements.