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HGV test failures rise

29th July 1993, Page 4
29th July 1993
Page 4
Page 4, 29th July 1993 — HGV test failures rise
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Which of the following most accurately describes the problem?

• The number of HGVs failing their annual test rose last year despite a fall in numbers of vehicles tested because of the recession.

According to the Vehicle Inspectorate's annual report for 1992/93 the test failure rate increased by 4.26% compared to 1991/92 because of the introduction of the metered smoke test, more rigorous headlamp aim checks and new roller brake tests. The overall prohibition rate fell from 15.4% to 14.8%. The number of prohibitions fell from 7,985 to 6,987. Immediate prohibitions for dangerously defective vehicles fell from 8 to 7.6%.

The VI overspent on LGV testing by £9,000 and HGV operator licensing and enforcement by £310,000.

Deputy chief executive Julian David says this is because "we did more work than the Department of Transport wanted us to do. This year we will attempt to deliver what the Department wants".

The VI failed to receive Chartermark--which shows conformity to standards laid out in the Citizen's Charter.

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Organisations: Department of Transport
People: Julian David

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