BVRLA Fair Wear & Tear Guide: LCVs
BLUE Zone
Exterior Body (continued)
Straps and tensioners
All straps and tensioners should be present and operate correctly. Load-retaining brackets and straps if originally supplied should be complete and fully functioning.
Box bodies and temperaturecontrolled bodies
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Roof and side panels must not be distorted or deformed. Evidence of wear through absence of paint within the tolerance levels on pages 17 and 18 is acceptable. Chips, scratches and dents within the tolerance levels on pages 17 and 18 are acceptable.
All temperature-controlled bodies must operate satisfactorily and have current statutory certificates in place.
Any load-restraining devices, brackets and straps should be present, free of damage and fully functioning.
The interior of box bodies and temperature-controlled vehicles should be clean and free of any load or residue contamination.
The vehicle’s exterior bodywork and any fittings should be free of damage subject to the fair wear and tear tolerances explained on pages 17 and 18. i.e. the blue zone tolerances.
There should be no damage to the roof or side panels through insulating water contamination. The refrigerator motor should operate correctly, as should any temperature control or monitoring device.
Specialised bodywork
All specialised bodywork on vehicles must operate satisfactorily and have current statutory testing and inspection certificates in place.
Wings
Wings must be complete and free of holes. Spray suppression flaps should comply with legal requirements.
Fuel and Adblue tanks
Fuel and Adblue tanks should be uncontaminated, securely attached to the vehicle and free of leaks and damage.
Licensed by the BVRLA for use by Fleet Alliance Ltd from 21 December 2023 until 31 December 2024
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