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Annual testing 2 (passenger vehicles)

1) Passenger vehicles are subject to annual testing in much the same way as goods vehicles described above, the actual requirements depending on the classification of the vehicle. Basically, passenger vehicles seating not more than eight persons fall within scope of the Class IV ‘MOT’ test conducted at approved garages displaying the white triangular symbol on a blue background or at designated Council garages.

Annual testing 1 (goods vehicle)

1) A scheme for testing goods vehicles over 3,500 kg gvw, articulated vehicles and certain goods-carrying trailers annually from the anniversary date of first registration at Goods Vehicle Test Stations. On passing a ‘test certificate’ is issued which must be produced when applying for vehicle excise licences and at the request of police and enforcement authorities.

Bi-fuel vehicle

1) Vehicles (mainly cars and light vans, currently) designed to run on both conventional unleaded petrol or liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). Also known as alternative fuel vehicles (AFV).

Battery vehicle

1) Vehicle powered by batteries (ie electric vehicle).

Track-laying vehicle

1) Vehicle which travels on tracks or wheels and tracks (ie as with military tank, etc).