The items include regulations on the clarity of windscreen and front side windows, when 'excessive tint' is used; a check on reversing lamps, and rear foglamps where fitted; the requirement of an 'E' or 'e' certification mark on tyres; and the proper working of malfunction indicators for Airbags, Electronic Stability Control (ESC) systems and Electronic Braking Systems (EBS)/Anti-Lock Brake system (ABS).
Others include making sure that rear registration plate lamps are working; the testing of exhaust sound levels; and the provision of an annual test for cars aged 10 years and older rather than bi-annually. Cars over 30 years old would continue to be exempt for the moment.
The introduction of the new test items will have no implications for test fees. The owners of vehicles over 10 years old, however, would be required to bear the cost of an annual test.
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