{"id":"F2021L00831","name":"Road Vehicle Standards (Model Reports) Determination 2021","slug":"road-vehicle-standards-model-reports-determination-2021","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":440892,"registerId":"F2021L00831-fast-fetch-1775956357506","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-12","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Road Vehicle Standards (Model Reports) Determination 2021","content":"---\nmeta-content-style-type: text/css\nmeta-content-type: application/xhtml+xml; charset=utf-8\n---\n\n?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"utf-8\" standalone=\"no\"?>\n\n![](image.001.jpeg)\n\n \n\nRoad Vehicle Standards (Model Reports) Determination 2021\n\nI, Michael McCormack, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development, make the following determination.\n\nDated     19/6/2021\n\n \n\nMichael McCormack\n\nDeputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development\n\n \n\n   \n\n \n\n \n\nContents\n\nPart 1—Preliminary\n\n1  Name \n\n2  Commencement\n\n3  Authority\n\n4  Definitions\n\n5  Requirements may be met by engaging third party\n\nPart 2—Form of Model Report\n\nDivision 1—Outline of requirements\n\n6  Purpose of this instrument\n\n7  What a Model Report must include\n\nDivision 2—Vehicle Scope\n\n8  Vehicle Scope—unique identifier\n\n9  Vehicle Scope—road vehicles entered on the SEVs Register\n\n10  Vehicle Scope—used two-wheeled or three-wheeled vehicles\n\n11  Vehicle Scope—trailer with an aggregate trailer mass of more than 4.5 tonnes\n\n12  Vehicle Scope—road vehicle on the RAV that will be subject to second stage of manufacture\n\n13  Pre-modification specifications are not required for manufacture\n\n14  Vehicle Scope—alternative specifications and permissible variations\n\nDivision 3—Work Instructions\n\n15  Work Instructions—order of implementation\n\n16  Work Instructions—check that vehicle falls within Vehicle Scope\n\n17  Work Instructions—component checks\n\n18  Work Instructions—damage or corrosion checks\n\n19  Work Instructions—recall checks and rectification action\n\n20  Work Instructions—steps required to manufacture or modify the vehicle\n\n21  Work Instructions—manufacture or modification checks required\n\n22  Work Instructions—deterioration checks and rectification action required\n\n23  Work Instructions—odometer checks required\n\n24  Work Instructions—consumer information notice for certain vehicles\n\n25  Work Instructions—records that must be kept\n\nDivision 4—Verification checklist\n\n26  Definitions\n\n27  Verification checklist—unique identifier\n\n28  Verification checklist—scope checks\n\n29  Verification checklist—manufacture or modification checks\n\n30  Verification checklist—deterioration checks\n\n31  Verification checklist—damage or corrosion checks\n\n32  Verification checklist—odometer checks\n\n33  Verification checklist—recall checks\n\nSchedule 1—Vehicle Scope: road vehicles entered on the SEVs Register\n\n1  Information required—pre-modification specifications\n\n2  Information required—specifications following manufacture or modification\n\n3  Standard and non-standard compliance levels (item 5 of table 2)\n\nSchedule 2—Vehicle Scope: used two-wheeled or three-wheeled vehicles\n\n1  Information required—pre-modification specifications\n\n2  Information required—specifications following manufacture or modification\n\n3  Standard and non-standard compliance levels (item 5 of table 2)\n\nSchedule 3—Vehicle Scope: trailers with an aggregate trailer mass of more than 4.5 tonnes\n\n1  Information required—pre-modification specifications\n\n2  Information required—specifications following manufacture or modification\n\n3  Standard and non-standard compliance levels (item 4 of table 2)\n\nSchedule 4—Vehicle Scope: road vehicles subject to second stage of manufacture\n\n1  Definitions\n\n2  Standard and non-standard compliance levels (item 5 of table 2)\n\n3  Information required—pre-modification specifications\n\n4  Information required—specifications following manufacture or modification\n\nSchedule 5—Consumer information notice\n\nSchedule 6—Deterioration limit\n\n1  References to ADR evidence\n\n \n\nPart 1—Preliminary\n\n \n\n1  Name\n\n  This instrument is the Road Vehicle Standards (Model Reports) Determination 2021.\n\n2  Commencement\n\n  This instrument commences on 1 July 2021.\n\n3  Authority\n\n  This instrument is made under section 88 of the Road Vehicle Standards Rules 2019.\n\n4  Definitions\n\nNote 1: A number of expressions used in this instrument are defined in the Rules, including the following:\n\n(a) aggregate trailer mass;\n\n(b) campervans and motorhomes criterion;\n\n(c) environmental criterion;\n\n(d) left-hand drive criterion;\n\n(e) mobility criterion;\n\n(f) new vehicle;\n\n(g) performance criterion;\n\n(h) rarity criterion;\n\n(i) RAW approval;\n\n(j) road vehicle type approval.\n\nNote 2: A number of expressions used in this instrument are defined in the Road Vehicle Standards Act 2018, including the following:\n\n(a) RAV;\n\n(b) road vehicle.\n\n (1) In this instrument, unless the contrary intention appears:\n\napplicable ADR has the meaning given by the determination under section 89 of the Rules.\n\nbody alignment test has the meaning given by the determination under section 107 of the Rules.\n\nbody shape means the vehicle shape description applicable to the vehicle under the Vehicle Shape Codes Guide (June 2013) issued by the New South Wales Government Department of Transport, Roads and Maritime Services, as in existence at the time this instrument commenced.\n\nNote: The Guide could, in 2021, be viewed on the Department’s website (https://roads-waterways.transport.nsw.gov.au).\n\ndamage or corrosion check: see section 31.\n\ndeterioration check: see section 30.\n\ndeterioration limit: see subsection (4).\n\n  final specifications means the specifications set out in the following:\n\n (a) for a Model Report mentioned in section 9—clause 2 of Schedule 1;\n\n (b) for a Model Report mentioned in section 10—clause 2 of Schedule 2;\n\n (c) for a Model Report mentioned in section 11—clause 2 of Schedule 3;\n\n (d) for a Model Report mentioned in section 12—clause 4 of Schedule 4.\n\ngross vehicle mass has the meaning given by the Rules, subject to any requirements for measuring gross vehicle mass that apply under this determination or in consequence of a determination made under section 89 of the Rules.\n\nmanufacture or modification check: see section 29.\n\nodometer check: see section 32.\n\nrecall check: see section 33.\n\nRules means the Road Vehicle Standards Rules 2019.\n\nscope check: see section 28.\n\n  source market means the market for which the vehicle was originally manufactured.\n\nExample: A vehicle is manufactured in Japan, but designed to be sold in the Australian market. In these circumstances, Australia is the vehicle’s source market.\n\nused vehicle means a vehicle that is not a new vehicle.\n\nuser means the holder of a RAW approval or road vehicle type approval.\n\nvehicle category has the meaning given by the Rules, subject to the adjustments set out in Schedules 1 to 4.\n\nvehicle scope has the meaning given by paragraph 7(a).\n\n (2) The following expressions have the same meaning as in the Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule—Definitions and Vehicle Categories) 2005:\n\n (a) dog trailer;\n\n (b) drive train;\n\n (c) gross trailer mass;\n\n (d) maximum motor cycle speed;\n\n (e) unladen mass;\n\n (f) unladen trailer mass;\n\n (g) wheelbase.\n\nMeaning of final approved specification\n\n (3) Where approval of a Model Report is sought on the basis that vehicles manufactured or modified in accordance with it would comply, to a certain extent, with:\n\n (a) standards determined by the Minister under subsection 89(2) of the Rules; or\n\n (b) the applicable national road vehicle standards; or\n\n (c) both; \n\na vehicle is at the final approved specification where it complies with those standards to that extent.\n\nNote: Broadly speaking, a Model Report may be approved on the basis that a vehicle manufactured or modified in accordance with it will comply, or substantially comply, with the standards mentioned in subsection (3) (see sections 72 to 75 of the Rules). \n\nWhen does a vehicle exceed the deterioration limit?\n\n (4) A vehicle exceeds the deterioration limit if, in respect of a matter dealt with in an applicable standard set out in column 1 of the table in Schedule 6:\n\n (a) the requirements set out in column 2 of the table are not satisfied; or\n\n (b) the vehicle does not function as intended in the relevant respect.\n\n (5) For the purposes of subsection (4), a standard is an applicable standard if:\n\n (a) for a vehicle mentioned in section 72, 73 or 75 of the Rules—the standard is an applicable ADR in respect of the vehicle; and\n\n (b) for a vehicle mentioned in section 74 of the Rules—the standard is an applicable national road vehicle standard in respect of the vehicle.\n\n5  Requirements may be met by engaging third party\n\n  Where this instrument states that a Model Report must require the holder of a RAW approval or road vehicle type approval to do an act or thing, it includes a reference to ensuring that the act or thing is done by a third party engaged by the holder of the relevant approval.\n\nExample: Section 16 states that the Work Instructions must require the user to confirm that the vehicle falls within the Vehicle Scope. The Model Report is also to allow the user (being the holder of the RAW approval or road vehicle type approval) to fulfil that requirement by ensuring that this check is completed by a third party engaged by the user.  \n\n\n\n\nPart 2—Form of Model Report\n\nDivision 1—Outline of requirements\n\n6  Purpose of this instrument \n\n  For the purposes of section 88 of the Rules, this Part sets out the form that a Model Report must take, including the information that it must contain. \n\n7  What a Model Report must include\n\n  A Model Report must include the following:\n\n (a) a section (the Vehicle Scope) that:\n\n (i) identifies the road vehicles to which each set of Work Instructions in the Model Report applies; and\n\n (ii) meets the requirements of Division 2; and\n\n (b) Work Instructions that meet the requirements of Division 3; and\n\n (c) except in the case of a Model Report that applies to a trailer with an aggregate trailer mass of more than 4.5 tonnes—a verification checklist that meets the requirements of Division 4; and\n\n (d) a unique document identifier provided by the author of the Model Report for each set of Work Instructions included in the version of the Model Report in question.  \n\nNote: There may be multiple sets of Work Instructions where the Model Report relates to more than one variant of a road vehicle. Each time the Model Report is varied, there will be a new version. Accordingly, new document identifiers must be provided for each set of Work Instructions.  \n\n \n\n\n\n\nDivision 2—Vehicle Scope\n\n8  Vehicle Scope—unique identifier  \n\n  The Vehicle Scope must set out the unique document identifier of the Work Instructions to which it relates.\n\n9  Vehicle Scope—road vehicles entered on the SEVs Register  \n\n  Where a set of Work Instructions applies to a model, or one or more variants, of a road vehicle that is entered on the SEVs Register, the Vehicle Scope must include the information required by Schedule 1.\n\n10  Vehicle Scope—used two-wheeled or three-wheeled vehicles\n\n  Where a set of Work Instructions applies to a model, or one or more variants, of a used two‑wheeled vehicle or used three‑wheeled vehicle that is not entered on the SEVs Register, the Vehicle Scope must include the information required by Schedule 2.\n\n11  Vehicle Scope—trailer with an aggregate trailer mass of more than 4.5 tonnes\n\n  Where a set of Work Instructions applies to a model, or one or more variants, of a trailer with an aggregate trailer mass of more than 4.5 tonnes, the Vehicle Scope must include the information required by Schedule 3.\n\n12  Vehicle Scope—road vehicle on the RAV that will be subject to second stage of manufacture\n\n  Where a set of Work Instructions applies to a model, or one or more variants, of a road vehicle that is entered on the RAV via the type approval pathway and will be subject to second stage of manufacture, the Vehicle Scope must include the information required by Schedule 4.\n\n13  Pre-modification specifications are not required for manufacture\n\n  The Vehicle Scope need not include pre-modification specifications in relation to a model or variant of a road vehicle that is to be manufactured in accordance with the Work Instructions.\n\n14  Vehicle Scope—alternative specifications and permissible variations\n\nVehicle Scope may prescribe alternative specifications\n\n (1) The Vehicle Scope may identify the road vehicles to which a set of Work Instructions applies by setting out alternative specifications in relation to a characteristic of such vehicles.\n\n Permissible variations resulting from rectification of recalls\n\n (2) The Model Report must specify that:\n\n (a) a vehicle manufactured or modified in accordance with the Work Instructions may differ from the final specifications where the difference is the result of rectification action mentioned in section 19; and\n\n (b) a difference of that nature:\n\n (i) does not constitute a variation from the final specifications; and\n\n (ii) does not mean that a modification required by the Model Report has not been carried out correctly.\n\nNote: ‘Final specifications’ is defined in subsection 4(1).\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n\nDivision 3—Work Instructions\n\n15  Work Instructions—order of implementation\n\n  The Model Report must require the steps set out in the Work Instructions to be carried out in the following order:\n\n (a) the checks in section 16 (where applicable) must be performed first; and\n\n (b) the recall checks and rectification action in section 19 must be performed before any modifications are made to the vehicle; and\n\n (c) the remaining steps may be performed in any order. \n\n16  Work Instructions—check that vehicle falls within Vehicle Scope\n\n  The Work Instructions must require the user, before modifying a road vehicle in accordance with the Model Report, to do the following:\n\n (a) confirm that the vehicle falls within the Vehicle Scope (pre-modification specifications); and\n\n (b) if the vehicle does not fall within the Vehicle Scope—not proceed to modify the vehicle.\n\nNote 1: The Vehicle Scope will set out the specifications of a vehicle both before and after it has been modified (see Schedules 1 to 4). The former are the relevant specifications for the purposes of this section.\n\nNote 2: Where a vehicle is to be manufactured in accordance with a Model Report, the pre-modification specifications will not be relevant.\n\n17  Work Instructions—component checks\n\n  The Work Instructions must require the user, before modifying a road vehicle in accordance with the Model Report, to confirm that the vehicle is fitted with the components, as identified in the supporting information for the application for approval of the Model Report, with which an unmodified vehicle of the relevant model or variant should be fitted.\n\n18  Work Instructions—damage or corrosion checks\n\n (1) Subject to subsection (4), the Work Instructions must set out the steps that the holder of a RAW approval must take to inspect a road vehicle that is to be modified in accordance with the Model Report for damage or corrosion, and repair of damage or corrosion.\n\nNote: Paragraph 65(3)(a) of the Rules requires the holder of the RAW approval to ensure that, before a road vehicle is modified under the approval, the vehicle is inspected for damage or corrosion, and repair of damage or corrosion. Paragraph 66(1)(c) of the Rules requires the approval-holder to keep a record of the results of that inspection.\n\n (2) The Work Instructions must require the holder of a RAW approval to do the following if, after conducting the inspection mentioned in subsection (1), the approval-holder finds evidence of repair of damage or corrosion on the vehicle:\n\n (a) conduct a body alignment test;\n\n (b) seek information about the vehicle’s history.\n\nNote: Subsections 65(3) to (5) of the Rules require the RAW approval-holder, based on that inspection, to determine whether the vehicle exceeds the damage or corrosion limit determined under section 107 of the Rules (where applicable), or whether its structural integrity has been reduced by damage or corrosion. The body alignment test and vehicle history information assist the approval-holder to determine those matters. Where the vehicle does not pass the inspection, the approval-holder must not continue to work on the vehicle (see subparagraph 65(3)(b)(ii) of the Rules). \n\n (3) The Work Instructions must set out:\n\n (a) how to conduct the body alignment test; and\n\n (b) how to obtain information about a vehicle’s history.\n\n19  Work Instructions—recall checks and rectification action\n\nChecks that must be performed in respect of recalls\n\n (1) The Work Instructions must set out:\n\n (a) the checks that the holder of a RAW approval must perform in relation to each vehicle manufactured or modified under the Model Report to identify all applicable recalls issued in the vehicle’s source market; and\n\n (b) how to locate the information required to confirm whether the vehicle has been rectified in accordance with each such recall.\n\nExample: For paragraph (1)(b)—the Work Instructions might direct the holder of the RAW approval to the manufacturer’s website, which provides details of the recall and rectification action required.\n\nNotices that must be given in respect of unrectified vehicles\n\n (2) The Work Instructions must require that, where a vehicle manufactured or modified by the holder of a RAW approval under the Model Report has not been rectified in accordance with a recall mentioned in paragraph (1)(a), the holder of the RAW approval must:\n\n (a) give a written notice to the holder of the concessional RAV entry approval that covers the vehicle (the customer) stating that the recall affects the vehicle, and asking the customer to either:             \n\n (i) instruct the holder of the RAW approval to rectify the vehicle in accordance with the recall; or\n\n (ii) instruct the holder of the RAW approval not to proceed with the rectification; or\n\n (iii) advise the holder of the RAW approval of alternative arrangements for rectifying the vehicle; and\n\n (b) notify the holder of the Model Report approval and the Department in writing where:\n\n (i) the rectification would require the holder of the RAW approval to depart from the Work Instructions; or\n\n (ii) the specifications of the vehicle would vary from the final approved specification once the vehicle had been rectified and subsequently modified in accordance with the Model Report.\n\nCarrying out or checking rectification action \n\n (3) The Work Instructions must require the holder of the RAW approval to do the following:\n\n (a) if the customer instructs the holder of the RAW approval to proceed with the rectification—rectify the vehicle to address the issues that led to the recall;\n\n (b) if the vehicle is rectified by a third party—check whether the vehicle has been rectified in a manner that addresses the issues that led to the recall;\n\n (c) not proceed to the next stage of the Work Instructions unless and until the vehicle is rectified.\n\nNote: The holder of the RAW approval must not present an unrectified vehicle to the holder of an AVV approval for verification. Such a vehicle will not have been manufactured or modified in accordance with the requirements set out in the Model Report for the purposes of paragraph 65(1)(b) of the Rules.\n\n20  Work Instructions—steps required to manufacture or modify the vehicle \n\n (1) The Work Instructions must set out each step that the user must take to manufacture or modify a road vehicle to which the Model Report applies to the final approved specification.\n\nNote: Final approved specification is defined in subsection 4(3).\n\n (2) The Work Instructions must set out the sequence in which those steps must be performed.\n\n (3) The Work Instructions must set out, in relation to each step:\n\n (a) what the relevant specifications of the vehicle will be:\n\n (i) where applicable—before the step is carried out; and\n\n (ii) after the step is carried out; and\n\n (b) the qualifications (if any) required to carry out the step; and\n\n (c) the minimum equipment (if any) required to carry out the step.\n\n21  Work Instructions—manufacture or modification checks required \n\n (1) The Work Instructions must set out the checks that the user must perform in relation to each vehicle manufactured or modified under the Model Report to ensure that the vehicle has been manufactured or modified correctly.  \n\n (2) The checks must set out each step required to assess whether:\n\n (a) each modification, or each stage of manufacture, required by the Model Report has been carried out correctly; and\n\n (b) all systems of the vehicle are functioning correctly.\n\nNote: For a vehicle modified in accordance with the Model Report, the checks mentioned in paragraph (2)(a) will relate only to the aspects of the vehicle affected by the modification. The checks in section 22 are relevant to assessing the condition of the vehicle more broadly. \n\n (3) The Work Instructions must require that, where the checks mentioned in this section indicate that a vehicle manufactured or modified by the user in accordance with the Model Report does not meet the final approved specification, the user must give written notice of that matter to:\n\n (a) the holder of the Model Report approval; and\n\n (b) the Department.\n\nNote: Because of subsection 20(1), the vehicle should be at the final approved specification if each modification, or each stage of manufacture, required by the Model Report has been carried out correctly.\n\n22  Work Instructions—deterioration checks and rectification action required \n\n (1) The Work Instructions must set out the checks that the holder of a RAW approval must perform in relation to each used vehicle modified under the Model Report to ensure that the vehicle does not exceed the deterioration limit, to the extent (if any) that the limit is applicable. \n\n (2) Where a vehicle exceeds the deterioration limit, the Work Instructions must require the user to:\n\n (a) rectify the respect in which the vehicle exceeds the deterioration limit; or\n\n (b) not proceed to the next stage of the Work Instructions.\n\nNote: The user may be able to rectify the non-compliance by, for example, replacing a cracked or faded lamp, cracked safety glazing or retreaded tyres.\n\nIf the non-compliance is not rectified, the vehicle will not have been manufactured or modified in accordance with the requirements set out in the Model Report for the purposes of paragraph 65(1)(b) of the Rules.\n\n23  Work Instructions—odometer checks required\n\n (1) The Work Instructions must set out the checks that the user must perform in relation to each vehicle manufactured or modified under the Model Report to ensure that the odometer:\n\n (a) accurately reflects the distance that the vehicle has travelled; and\n\n (b) has not been tampered with. \n\n (2) The Work Instructions must require that, where the user changes the vehicle’s odometer, the user must obtain supporting material that demonstrates that the new odometer accurately reflects the distance travelled by the vehicle.\n\n (3) This section does not apply where the model or variant of road vehicle to which the Work Instructions apply is manufactured without an odometer.\n\n24  Work Instructions—consumer information notice for certain vehicles\n\n (1) The Work Instructions must require that, where a vehicle covered by the Model Report is modified by the holder of a RAW approval, the approval-holder is to:\n\n (a) prepare a consumer information notice that meets the requirements of subsection (2); and\n\n (b) in the case of a passenger vehicle or goods vehicle—attach the notice to the passenger-side windscreen; and\n\n (c) in the case of a two-wheeled or three-wheeled vehicle—place the notice in a document holder attached to the vehicle; and\n\n (d) not remove the notice from the vehicle.\n\n (2) The consumer information notice must:\n\n (a) take the form set out in Schedule 5; and\n\n (b) be prepared on durable and fade-resistant material.\n\n25  Work Instructions—records that must be kept \n\n (1) The Work Instructions must specify the records that the user must keep in relation to each vehicle manufactured or modified under the Model Report.\n\nNote: Paragraph 66(1)(d) of the Rules makes it a condition of a RAW approval that the holder of the approval keep these records.\n\n (2) The records mentioned in subsection (1) must include:\n\n (a) the name of each person who performed each step set out in the Work Instructions; and\n\n (b) evidence that establishes whether or not the user carried out the Work Instructions in the manner and order required by the Model Report.\n\n (3) Without limiting paragraph (2)(b), the evidence may include the following:\n\n (a) photographs of the vehicle before and after the manufacture or modification takes place;\n\n (b) photographs of all damage or corrosion, and repair of damage or corrosion, on the vehicle;\n\n (c) photographs of part numbers;\n\n (d) the results of tests undertaken during the manufacture or modification process.  \n\n\nDivision 4—Verification checklist \n\n26  Definitions\n\n  In this Division, vehicle means a vehicle that has been manufactured or modified under the Model Report.\n\n27  Verification checklist—unique identifier\n\n  The verification checklist must set out the document identifier of the Work Instructions to which it relates.\n\n28  Verification checklist—scope checks\n\n (1) The verification checklist must set out each check (scope check) required to determine whether a vehicle is covered by the applicable set of Work Instructions.\n\n (2) The scope checks must require the specifications of the vehicle to be compared to the final specifications set out in the Vehicle Scope.\n\nNote: ‘Final specifications’ is defined in subsection 4(1).\n\n29  Verification checklist—manufacture or modification checks\n\n (1) The verification checklist must set out each check (manufacture or modification check) required to determine whether:\n\n (a) the user has correctly carried out each modification, or each stage of manufacture, required by the Model Report; and\n\n (b) each system of the vehicle affected by the manufacture or modification is functioning correctly.\n\nNote: For a vehicle modified in accordance with the Model Report, the checks mentioned in paragraph (1)(a) will relate only to the aspects of the vehicle affected by the modification. The deterioration checks in section 30 are relevant to assessing the condition of the vehicle more broadly.\n\n (2) The verification checklist must set out:\n\n (a) the qualifications (if any) required to carry out each check mentioned in subsection (1); and\n\n (b) the minimum equipment (if any) required to carry out the check.\n\n30  Verification checklist—deterioration checks\n\n  Where the vehicle is a used vehicle, the verification checklist must set out each check (deterioration check) required to ensure that the vehicle does not exceed the deterioration limit.\n\nNote: Only certain components, systems and aspects of the vehicle will be affected by the deterioration limit.\n\n31  Verification checklist—damage or corrosion checks  \n\n (1) The verification checklist must set out each step (damage or corrosion check) required to inspect a vehicle for damage or corrosion, and repair of damage or corrosion.\n\n (2) The verification checklist must set out:\n\n (a) how to conduct a body alignment test; and\n\n (b) how to obtain information about a relevant vehicle’s history.\n\n32  Verification checklist—odometer checks \n\n (1) The verification checklist must set out each check (odometer check) required to ensure that the vehicle’s odometer:\n\n (a) accurately reflects the distance that the vehicle has travelled; and\n\n (b) has not been tampered with. \n\n (2) This section does not apply where the model or variant of road vehicle to which the Work Instructions apply is manufactured without an odometer.\n\n33  Verification checklist—recall checks \n\n  The verification checklist must set out each check (recall check) required to ensure that:\n\n (a) the holder of the RAW approval has correctly identified all applicable recalls issued in the vehicle’s source market; and\n\n (b) the vehicle has been rectified to address the issues that led to each recall.\n\nSchedule 1—Vehicle Scope: road vehicles entered on the SEVs Register\n\n1  Information required—pre-modification specifications\n\n  The Vehicle Scope must include the information set out in the table below in respect of each model or variant of road vehicle that may be modified in accordance with each set of Work Instructions in the Model Report, as the model or variant will stand before the modification takes place.\n\n \n\n- Table 1: Pre-modification specifications—road vehicles on the SEVs Register\n- Item Column 1Information that must be included Column 2Details\n- 1 Vehicle make The vehicle make, as entered on the SEVs Register in accordance with paragraph 141(1)(b) of the Rules.\n- 2 Vehicle model The vehicle model, as entered on the SEVs Register in accordance with paragraph 141(1)(c) of the Rules.\n- 3 Model Report type To be described as ‘SEVs’.\n- 4 Build date range The period over which the model or variant was originally manufactured.\n- 5 Body shape\n- 6 Number of side doors\n- 7 Number of rear doors Where there are no rear doors, the number of doors should be stated as 0.\n- 8 Vehicle category The vehicle category is to be determined using the maximum laden mass of the model or variant, as specified by the original manufacturer.\n- 9 Unladen mass\n- 10 Gross vehicle mass Not required for a model or variant that is:(a) a two-wheeled vehicle or three-wheeled vehicle; or(b) a vehicle in the (MA), (MB) or (MC) vehicle category.\n- 11 Number of seating positions per row\n- 12 Maximum motorcycle speed Required only for a two-wheeled vehicle or three-wheeled vehicle.\n- 13 Motive power The type of motive power driving the engine or motor.\n- 14 Model of engine or electric motor Where this information is entered on the SEVs Register in respect of the model or variant, the information in the Vehicle Scope should match the entry on the SEVs Register.\n- 15 Engine configuration Where this information is entered on the SEVs Register in respect of the model or variant, the information in the Vehicle Scope should match the entry on the SEVs Register.\n- 16 Engine capacity Where this information is entered on the SEVs Register in respect of the model or variant, the information in the Vehicle Scope should match the entry on the SEVs Register.\n- 17 Engine induction method Where this information is entered on the SEVs Register in respect of the model or variant, the information in the Vehicle Scope should match the entry on the SEVs Register.\n- 18 Transmission model Where this information is entered on the SEVs Register in respect of the model or variant, the information in the Vehicle Scope should match the entry on the SEVs Register.\n- 19 Transmission type Where this information is entered on the SEVs Register in respect of the model or variant, the information in the Vehicle Scope should match the entry on the SEVs Register.\n- 20 Drive train configuration Where this information is entered on the SEVs Register in respect of the model or variant, the information in the Vehicle Scope should match the entry on the SEVs Register.\n- 21 SEVs entry number The number assigned by the Secretary to the entry of the model or variant of road vehicle on the SEVs Register.\n- 22 Mobility criterion Where the Model Report applies to a model or variant entered on the SEVs Register under the mobility criterion—a description of the mobility features of the model or variant.\n- 23 Performance criterion Where the Model Report applies to a model or variant entered on the SEVs Register under the performance criterion—the power to weight ratio of the model or variant (expressed in kilowatts per tonne).\n- 24 Rarity criterion Whether the Model Report applies to a model or variant entered on the SEVs Register under the rarity criterion (yes/no).\n- 25 Campervans and motorhomes criterion Whether the Model Report applies to a model or variant entered on the SEVs Register under the campervans and motorhomes criterion (yes/no).\n- 26 Left-hand drive criterion Whether the Model Report applies to a model or variant entered on the SEVs Register under the left-hand drive criterion (yes/no).\n- 27 Environmental criterion Where the Model Report applies to a model or variant entered on the SEVs Register under the environmental criterion—details of:(a) the alternative motive power used by the model or variant for the purposes of subparagraph 131(b)(i) of the Rules; or (b) the qualifying measurements of the model or variant for the purposes of subparagraph 131(b)(ii) of the Rules.\n- 28 Photographs Photographs of the following views:(a) front right view;(b) left rear view;(c) underbody view;(d) interior view;(e) engine compartment view.Multiple photographs may be required to display a full underbody, interior or engine compartment view.\n- 29 Major dimensions The following dimensions:(a) length;(b) width;(c) height;(d) wheelbase;(e) rear overhang;(f) running clearance.\n- 30 Tyres and rim information The following information in respect of each axle: (a) tyre designation;(b) rim size;(c) rim offset.\n- 31 Steering location ‘Steering location’ refers to whether the vehicle is left-hand drive or right-hand drive.\n\n\n2  Information required—specifications following manufacture or modification\n\n  The Vehicle Scope must include the information set out in the table below in respect of each model or variant of road vehicle to which each set of Work Instructions in the Model Report applies, as the model or variant will stand after it has been manufactured or modified in accordance with the Model Report.\n\n \n\n- Table 2: Specifications after manufacture or modification—road vehicles on the SEVs Register\n- Item Column 1Information that must be included Column 2Details\n- 1 Vehicle make The vehicle make, as entered on the SEVs Register in accordance with paragraph 141(1)(b) of the Rules.\n- 2 Vehicle model The vehicle model, as entered on the SEVs Register in accordance with paragraph 141(1)(c) of the Rules.\n- 3 Model Report type To be described as ‘SEVs’.\n- 4 Build date range The period over which the model or variant was originally manufactured.\n- 5 Compliance level The compliance level is to be expressed as ‘standard’ or ‘non-standard’, as defined in clause 3 of this Schedule.\n- 6 Areas of non-compliance The areas of non-compliance are: (a) where approval of the Model Report is sought on the basis of the matter in subparagraph 72(2)(a)(ii) of the Rules (substantial compliance)—the respects in which, or the extent to which, a vehicle manufactured or modified in accordance with the Model Report will not comply with the applicable standards determined by the Minister under subsection 89(2) of the Rules; and (b) where approval of the Model Report is sought on the basis of the matter in subparagraph 72(2)(b)(ii) of the Rules (substantial compliance)—the respects in which, or the extent to which, a vehicle manufactured or modified in accordance with the Model Report will not comply with the applicable national road vehicle standards.\n- 7 Body shape\n- 8 Number of side doors in the vehicle\n- 9 Number of rear doors in the vehicle Where there are no rear doors, the number of doors should be stated as 0.\n- 10 Vehicle category The vehicle category is to be determined:(a) in the case of campervans and motorhomes—using the maximum laden mass of the variant determined by the applicant for the Model Report approval; and(b) otherwise—using the maximum laden mass of the model or variant, as specified by the original manufacturer.\n- 11 Unladen mass\n- 12 Gross vehicle mass\n- 13 Number of seating positions per row\n- 14 Maximum motorcycle speed\n- 15 Motive power The type of motive power driving the engine or motor.\n- 16 Model of engine or electric motor\n- 17 Engine configuration\n- 18 Engine capacity\n- 19 Engine induction method\n- 20 Transmission model\n- 21 Transmission type\n- 22 Drive train configuration\n- 23 SEVs entry number The number assigned by the Secretary to the entry of the model or variant of road vehicle on the SEVs Register.\n- 24 Mobility criterion Where the Model Report applies to a model or variant entered on the SEVs Register under the mobility criterion—a description of the mobility features of the model or variant.\n- 25 Performance criterion Where the Model Report applies to a model or variant entered on the SEVs Register under the performance criterion—the power to weight ratio of the model or variant (expressed in kilowatts per tonne).\n- 26 Rarity criterion Whether the Model Report applies to a model or variant entered on the SEVs Register under the rarity criterion (yes/no).\n- 27 Campervans and motorhomes criterion Whether the Model Report applies to a model or variant entered on the SEVs Register under the campervans and motorhomes criterion (yes/no).\n- 28 Left-hand drive criterion Whether the Model Report applies to a model or variant entered on the SEVs Register under the left-hand drive criterion (yes/no).\n- 29 Environmental criterion Where the Model Report applies to a model or variant entered on the SEVs Register under the environmental criterion—details of:(a) the alternative motive power used by the model or variant for the purposes of subparagraph 131(b)(i) of the Rules; or (b) the qualifying measurements of the model or variant for the purposes of subparagraph 131(b)(ii) of the Rules.\n- 30 Photographs Photographs of the following views:(a) front right view;(b) left rear view;(c) underbody view;(d) interior view;(e) engine compartment view.Multiple photographs may be required to display a full underbody, interior or engine compartment view.\n- 31 Major dimensions The following dimensions:(a) length;(b) width;(c) height;(d) wheelbase;(e) rear overhang;(f) running clearance.\n- 32 Tyres and rim information The following information in respect of each axle: (a) tyre designation;(b) rim size;(c) rim offset.\n- 33 Steering location ‘Steering location’ refers to whether the vehicle is left-hand drive or right-hand drive\n\n\nNote: For item 6—paragraph 79(2)(d) of the Rules requires the Secretary to set out these details in the Model Report Approval.\n\n3  Standard and non-standard compliance levels (item 5 of table 2)  \n\n (1) The compliance level is non-standard where approval of the Model Report is sought on the basis that a vehicle of the relevant model or variant would, if manufactured or modified in accordance with the Model Report:\n\n (a) to the extent that a determination made by the Minister under subsection 89(2) of the Rules applies to the vehicle—comply with those standards, as in force at the time the Model Report approval was sought, to an extent that would make it suitable for use on a public road in Australia; or\n\n (b) in all other respects—comply with the applicable national road vehicle standards to an extent that would make it suitable for use on a public road in Australia.\n\nNote: Subclause (1) relates to Model Reports to be approved on the basis of the matter in paragraph 72(2)(a)(ii) or (b)(ii) of the Rules (substantial compliance), in combination with paragraph 76(1)(a) and subparagraphs 76(1)(b)(ii) and 76(2)(b)(ii).\n\n (2) The compliance level is standard where subclause (1) does not apply.\n\nNote: Subclause (2) applies where a vehicle manufactured or modified in accordance with the Model Report would fully comply with the relevant standards, or would substantially comply with those standards in circumstances where any non-compliance would only be in minor or inconsequential respects – see sections 72 and 76 of the Rules.\n\n\n\n\n \n\nSchedule 2—Vehicle Scope: used two-wheeled or three-wheeled vehicles\n\n1  Information required—pre-modification specifications\n\n  The Vehicle Scope must include the information set out in the table below in respect of each model or variant of road vehicle that may be modified in accordance with each set of Work Instructions in the Model Report, as the model or variant will stand before the modification takes place.\n\n \n\n- Table 1: Pre-modification specifications—used two-wheeled or used three-wheeled vehicles\n- Item Column 1Information that must be included Column 2Details\n- 1 Vehicle make\n- 2 Vehicle model\n- 3 Model Report type\n- 4 Build date range The period over which the model or variant was originally manufactured.\n- 5 Body shape\n- 6 Number of side doors in the vehicle Where there are no side doors, the number of doors should be stated as 0.\n- 7 Number of rear doors in the vehicle Where there are no rear doors, the number of doors should be stated as 0.\n- 8 Vehicle category The vehicle category is to be determined using the maximum laden mass of the model or variant, as specified by the original manufacturer.\n- 9 Unladen mass\n- 10 Gross vehicle mass Not required for a model or variant that is:(a) a two-wheeled vehicle or three-wheeled vehicle; or(b) a vehicle in the (MA), (MB) or (MC) vehicle category.\n- 11 Number of seating positions per row\n- 12 Maximum motorcycle speed\n- 13 Motive power The type of motive power driving the engine or motor.\n- 14 Model of engine or electric motor\n- 15 Engine configuration\n- 16 Engine capacity\n- 17 Engine induction method\n- 18 Transmission model\n- 19 Transmission type\n- 20 Drive train configuration\n- 21 Photographs Photographs of the following views:(a) front right view;(b) left rear view;(c) underbody view;(d) interior view;(e) engine compartment view.Multiple photographs may be required to display a full underbody, interior or engine compartment view.\n- 22 Major dimensions The following dimensions:(a) length;(b) width;(c) height;(d) wheelbase;(e) rear overhang;(f) running clearance.\n- 23 Tyres and rim information The following information in respect of each axle: (a) tyre designation;(b) rim size;(c) rim offset.\n\n\n2  Information required—specifications following manufacture or modification\n\n  The Vehicle Scope must include the information set out in the table below in respect of each model or variant of road vehicle to which each set of Work Instructions in the Model Report applies, as the model or variant will stand after it has been manufactured or modified in accordance with the Model Report.\n\n \n\n- Table 2: Specifications after manufacture or modification—used two-wheeled or three-wheeled vehicles\n- Item Column 1Information that must be included Column 2Details\n- 1 Vehicle make\n- 2 Vehicle model\n- 3 Model Report type To be described as ‘Used 2 or 3 wheeled’.\n- 4 Build date range The period over which the model or variant was originally manufactured.\n- 5 Compliance level The compliance level is to be expressed as ‘standard’ or ‘non-standard’, as defined in clause 3 of this Schedule.\n- 6 Areas of non-compliance The areas of non-compliance are: (a) where approval of the Model Report is sought on the basis of the matter in subparagraph 73(2)(a)(ii) of the Rules (substantial compliance)—the respects in which, or the extent to which, a vehicle manufactured or modified in accordance with the Model Report will not comply with the applicable standards determined by the Minister under subsection 89(2) of the Rules; and (b) where approval of the Model Report is sought on the basis of the matter in subparagraph 73(2)(b)(ii) of the Rules (substantial compliance)—the respects in which, or the extent to which, a vehicle manufactured or modified in accordance with the Model Report will not comply with the applicable national road vehicle standards.\n- 7 Body shape\n- 8 Number of side doors in the vehicle Where there are no side doors, the number should be stated as 0.\n- 9 Number of rear doors in the vehicle Where there are no rear doors, the number should be stated as 0.\n- 10 Vehicle category The vehicle category is to be determined using the maximum laden mass of the model or variant, as specified by the original manufacturer.\n- 11 Unladen mass\n- 12 Gross vehicle mass\n- 13 Number of seating positions per row\n- 14 Maximum motorcycle speed\n- 15 Motive power The type of motive power driving the engine or motor.\n- 16 Model of engine or electric motor\n- 17 Engine configuration\n- 18 Engine capacity\n- 19 Engine induction method\n- 20 Transmission model\n- 21 Transmission type\n- 22 Drive train configuration\n- 23 Photographs or engineering drawings Photographs, or, for vehicles to be manufactured in accordance with the Model Report, engineering drawings, of the following views:(a) front right view;(b) left rear view;(c) underbody view;(d) interior view;(e) engine compartment view.Multiple drawings or photographs may be required to display a full underbody, interior or engine compartment view.\n- 24 Major dimensions The following dimensions:(a) length;(b) width;(c) height;(d) wheelbase;(e) rear overhang;(f) running clearance.\n- 25 Tyres and rim information The following information in respect of each axle: (a) tyre designation;(b) rim size;(c) rim offset.\n\n\nNote: For item 6—paragraphs 79(2)(d) and (e) of the Rules require the Secretary to set out these details in the Model Report Approval.\n\n3  Standard and non-standard compliance levels (item 5 of table 2) \n\n (1) The compliance level is non-standard where approval of the Model Report is sought on the basis that a vehicle of the relevant model or variant would, if manufactured or modified in accordance with the Model Report:\n\n (a) to the extent that a determination made by the Minister under subsection 89(2) of the Rules applies to the vehicle—comply with those standards, as in force at the time the Model Report approval was sought, to an extent that would make it suitable for use on a public road in Australia; or\n\n (b) in all other respects—comply with the applicable national road vehicle standards to an extent that would make it suitable for use on a public road in Australia.\n\nNote: Subclause (1) relates to Model Reports to be approved on the basis of the matter in paragraph 73(2)(a)(ii) or (b)(ii) of the Rules (substantial compliance), in combination with paragraph 76(1)(a) and subparagraphs 76(1)(b)(ii) and 76(2)(b)(ii).\n\n (2) The compliance level is standard where subclause (1) does not apply.\n\nNote: Subclause (2) applies where a vehicle manufactured or modified in accordance with the Model Report would fully comply with the relevant standards, or would substantially comply with those standards in circumstances where any non-compliance would only be in minor or inconsequential respects – see sections 73 and 76 of the Rules.  \n\n\nSchedule 3—Vehicle Scope: trailers with an aggregate trailer mass of more than 4.5 tonnes\n\n1  Information required—pre-modification specifications\n\n  The Vehicle Scope must include the information set out in the table below in respect of each model or variant of road vehicle that may be modified in accordance with each set of Work Instructions in the Model Report, as the model or variant will stand before the modification takes place.\n\n \n\n- Table 1: Pre-modification specifications—heavy trailers\n- Item Column 1Information that must be included Column 2Details\n- 1 Name of the applicant for the Model Report approval\n- 2 Vehicle model The combination of:(a) the number of axles; and (b) the trailer type.\n- 3 Model Report type To be described as ‘Heavy trailer’.\n- 4 Trailer type\n- 5 Trailer body style\n- 6 Vehicle category The vehicle category is to be determined using the gross trailer mass at which compliance with Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule 38/00—Trailer Brake Systems) 2006 is established for the model or variant.\n- 7 Unladen trailer mass\n- 8 Gross trailer mass\n- 9 Aggregate trailer mass\n- 10 Photographs Photographs of the following views:(a) front right view;(b) left rear view;(c) underbody view.Multiple photographs may be required to display a full underbody view.\n- 11 Major dimensions The following dimensions:(a) maximum length;(b) maximum width;(c) maximum height;(d) maximum rear overhang;(e) minimum running clearance;(f) for a dog trailer—minimum wheelbase.\n\n\n2  Information required—specifications following manufacture or modification\n\n  The Vehicle Scope must include the information set out in the table below in respect of each model or variant of road vehicle to which each set of Work Instructions in the Model Report applies, as the model or variant will stand after it has been manufactured or modified in accordance with the Model Report.\n\n \n\n- Table 2: Specifications after manufacture or modification—heavy trailers\n- Item Column 1Information that must be included Column 2Details\n- 1 Name of the applicant for the Model Report approval\n- 2 Vehicle model The combination of:(a) the number of axles; and (b) the trailer type.\n- 3 Model Report type To be described as ‘Heavy trailer’.\n- 4 Compliance level The compliance level is to be expressed as ‘standard’ or ‘non-standard’, as defined in clause 3 of this Schedule.\n- 5 Areas of non-compliance Where approval of the Model Report is sought on the basis of the matter in paragraph 74(b) of the Rules (substantial compliance)—the respects in which, or the extent to which, a vehicle manufactured or modified in accordance with the Model Report will not comply with the applicable national road vehicle standards.\n- 6 Trailer type\n- 7 Trailer body style\n- 8 Vehicle category The vehicle category is to be determined using the gross trailer mass at which compliance with the latest applicable Australian Design Rules relating to trailer brake systems is established for the model or variant.\n- 9 Unladen trailer mass\n- 10 Gross trailer mass\n- 11 Aggregate trailer mass\n- 12 Photographs or engineering drawings Photographs or engineering drawings of the following views:(a) front right view;(b) left rear view;(c) underbody view.Multiple drawings or photographs may be required to display a full underbody view.\n- 13 Major dimensions The following dimensions:(a) maximum length;(b) maximum width;(c) maximum height;(d) maximum rear overhang;(e) minimum running clearance;(f) for a dog trailer—minimum wheelbase.\n\n\nNote: For item 5—paragraph 79(2)(e) of the Rules requires the Secretary to set out these details in the Model Report Approval.\n\n3  Standard and non-standard compliance levels (item 4 of table 2)\n\n (1) The compliance level is standard where approval of the Model Report is sought on the basis that a vehicle of the relevant model or variant would, if manufactured or modified in accordance with the Model Report:\n\n (a) comply with the applicable national road vehicle standards; or\n\n (b) substantially comply with those standards, in circumstances where any non-compliance would only be in minor or inconsequential respects.\n\nNote: Paragraph (a) relates to Model Reports to be approved on the basis of the matter in paragraph 74(a) of the Rules (full compliance). Paragraph (b) relates to Model Reports to be approved on the basis of the matter in paragraph 74(b), in combination with paragraph 76(2)(a)(i) and subparagraph 76(2)(b)(i) (substantial compliance).\n\n (2) The compliance level is non-standard where approval of the Model Report was sought on the basis that a vehicle of the relevant model or variant would, if manufactured or modified in accordance with the Model Report, comply with the applicable national road vehicle standards to an extent that would make it suitable for use on a public road in Australia.\n\nNote: Subclause (2) relates to Model Reports to be approved on the basis of the matter in paragraph 74(b) of the Rules (substantial compliance), in combination with paragraphs 76(2)(a)(i) and subparagraph 76(2)(b)(ii).\n\n\n\n\nSchedule 4—Vehicle Scope: road vehicles subject to second stage of manufacture\n\n1  Definitions\n\n  In this Schedule:\n\ndesignated seating position means a seating position designed to be occupied when the vehicle is being used in transport (as identified by the applicant for approval of the relevant Model Report), and includes a seat capable of being converted into a sleeping berth when the vehicle is not being used in transport.\n\nfirst stage vehicle means the model or variant of road vehicle entered on the RAV via the type approval pathway that will be subject to second stage of manufacture in accordance with the Model Report.\n\nSSM vehicle means the first stage vehicle after it has been manufactured or modified in accordance with the Model Report.\n\n2  Standard and non-standard compliance levels (item 5 of table 2)\n\n (1) The compliance level is non-standard where approval of the Model Report is sought on the basis that a vehicle of the relevant model or variant would, if manufactured or modified in accordance with the Model Report:\n\n (a) to the extent that a determination made by the Minister under subsection 89(2) of the Rules applies to the vehicle—comply with those standards, as in force at the time the Model Report approval was sought, to an extent that would make it suitable for use on a public road in Australia; or\n\n (b) in all other respects—comply with the applicable national road vehicle standards to an extent that would make it suitable for use on a public road in Australia.\n\nNote: Subclause (1) relates to Model Reports to be approved on the basis of the matter in paragraph 75(2)(a)(ii) or (b)(ii) of the Rules (substantial compliance), in combination with paragraph 76(1)(a) and subparagraphs 76(1)(b)(ii) and 76(2)(b)(ii).\n\n (2) The compliance level is standard where subclause (1) does not apply.\n\nNote: Subclause (2) applies where a vehicle manufactured or modified in accordance with the Model Report would fully comply with the relevant standards, or would substantially comply with those standards in circumstances where any non-compliance would only be in minor or inconsequential respects – see sections 75 and 76 of the Rules. \n\n3  Information required—pre-modification specifications\n\n  The Vehicle Scope must include the information set out in the table below in respect of each model or variant of road vehicle that may be modified in accordance with each set of Work Instructions in the Model Report, as the model or variant will stand before the modification takes place.\n\n \n\n- Table 1: Pre-modification specifications—road vehicles subject to second stage of manufacture\n- Item Column 1Information that must be included Column 2Details\n- 1 Vehicle make The make specified in the road vehicle type approval that applies to the first stage vehicle.\n- 2 Vehicle model The model specified in the road vehicle type approval that applies to the first stage vehicle.\n- 3 Model Report type To be described as ‘SSM’.\n- 4 Build date range The period over which the first stage vehicle was originally manufactured.\n- 5 Body shape The body shape of the first stage vehicle.\n- 6 Number of side doors in the first stage vehicle\n- 7 Number of rear doors in the first stage vehicle Where there are no rear doors, the number of doors should be stated as 0.\n- 8 Vehicle category The vehicle category specified in the road vehicle type approval that applies to the first stage vehicle.\n- 9 Unladen mass of the first stage vehicle\n- 10 Gross vehicle mass of the first stage vehicle\n- 11 Number of seating positions per row in the first stage vehicle\n- 12 Motive power The type of motive power driving the engine or motor of the first stage vehicle.\n- 13 Model of engine or electric motor of the first stage vehicle\n- 14 Engine configuration used in the first stage vehicle\n- 15 Engine capacity of the first stage vehicle\n- 16 Engine induction method of the first stage vehicle\n- 17 Transmission model of the first stage vehicle\n- 18 Transmission type of the first stage vehicle\n- 19 Drive train configuration of the first stage vehicle\n- 20 Type approval number The approval number of the road vehicle type approval that applies to the first stage vehicle.\n- 21 Photographs Photographs of the following views of the first stage vehicle: (a) front right view;(b) left rear view;(c) underbody view;(d) interior view;(e) engine compartment view.Multiple photographs may be required to display a full underbody, interior or engine compartment view.\n- 22 Major dimensions The following dimensions of the first stage vehicle: (a) length;(b) width;(c) height;(d) wheelbase;(e) rear overhang;(f) running clearance.\n- 23 Tyres and rim information The following information in respect of each axle of the first stage vehicle: (a) tyre designation;(b) rim size;(c) rim offset.\n\n\n4  Information required—specifications following manufacture or modification\n\n  The Vehicle Scope must include the information set out in the table below in respect of each model or variant of road vehicle to which each set of Work Instructions in the Model Report applies, as the model or variant will stand after it has been manufactured or modified in accordance with the Model Report.\n\n \n\n- Table 2: Specifications after manufacture or modification—road vehicles subject to second stage of manufacture\n- Item Column 1Information that must be included Column 2Details\n- 1 Vehicle make The following:(a) the name of the author of the Model Report; and(b) either:(i) the name of the applicant for approval of the Model Report (if different to the name of the author); or(ii) the prefix ‘SSM’; and (c) the make specified in the road vehicle type approval that applies to the first stage vehicle.\n- 2 Vehicle model The following:(a) the model specified in the road vehicle type approval that applies to the first stage vehicle; and(b) if applicable—the nature of the modifications covered by the Model Report.\n- 3 Model Report type To be described as ‘SSM’.\n- 4 Build date range The date range within which a vehicle may undergo manufacture or modification in accordance with the Model Report.\n- 5 Compliance level The compliance level is to be expressed as ‘standard’ or ‘non-standard’, as defined in clause 2 of this Schedule.\n- 6 Areas of non-compliance The areas of non-compliance are: (a) where approval of the Model Report was sought on the basis of the matter in subparagraph 75(2)(a)(ii) of the Rules (substantial compliance)—the respects in which, or the extent to which, a vehicle manufactured or modified in accordance with the Model Report will not comply with the applicable standards determined by the Minister under subsection 89(2) of the Rules; and (b) where approval of the Model Report was sought on the basis of the matter in subparagraph 75(2)(b)(ii) of the Rules (substantial compliance)—the respects in which, or the extent to which, a vehicle manufactured or modified in accordance with the Model Report will not comply with the applicable national road vehicle standards.\n- 7 Body shape The body shape of the SSM vehicle.\n- 8 Number of side doors in the SSM vehicle\n- 9 Number of rear doors in the SSM vehicle Where there are no rear doors, the number of doors should be stated as 0.\n- 10 Vehicle category The vehicle category of the SSM vehicle.\n- 11 Unladen mass of the SSM vehicle\n- 12 Gross vehicle mass of the SSM vehicle\n- 13 Number of designated seating positions in the SSM vehicle\n- 14 Motive power The type of motive power driving the engine or motor of the SSM vehicle.\n- 15 Model of engine or electric motor of the SSM vehicle\n- 16 Engine configuration used in the SSM vehicle\n- 17 Engine capacity of the SSM vehicle\n- 18 Engine induction method of the SSM vehicle\n- 19 Transmission model of the SSM vehicle\n- 20 Transmission type of the SSM vehicle\n- 21 Drive train configuration of the SSM vehicle\n- 22 Type approval number The approval number of the road vehicle type approval that applies to the first stage vehicle.\n- 23 Description of modifications A summary of the modifications made to the vehicle in accordance with the Model Report.\n- 24 Photographs of the SSM vehicle Photographs of the following views:(a) front right view;(b) left rear view;(c) underbody view;(d) interior view;(e) engine compartment view.Multiple photographs may be required to display a full underbody, interior or engine compartment view.\n- 25 Major dimensions The following dimensions:(a) length;(b) width;(c) height;(d) wheelbase;(e) rear overhang;(f) running clearance.\n- 26 Tyres and rim information The following information in respect of each axle of the SSM vehicle: (a) tyre designation;(b) rim size;(c) rim offset.\n\n\nNote: For item 6—paragraphs 79(2)(d) and (e) of the Rules require the Secretary to set out these details in the Model Report Approval.  \n\n\nSchedule 5—Consumer information notice  \n\n \n\nThis vehicle is a concessionally approved vehicle to which section 37 of the Road Vehicle Standards Rules 2019 applies. It has been modified by a Registered Automotive Workshop in accordance with an approved Model Report.\n\n \n\nThis vehicle was originally manufactured for the [insert country] market. [For use only where the vehicle was originally manufactured for supply in another country]\n\n \n\nThis vehicle has undergone a second stage of manufacture. [For use only where the vehicle has undergone a second stage of manufacture]\n\n \n\nThis vehicle is left hand drive and may not be acceptable for registration in all States and Territories of Australia. It may not comply with certain standards relating to occupant protection and advanced braking. [For use only where the vehicle is entered on the SEVs Register under the rarity criterion, and is left hand drive]\n\n \n\nThe vehicle may not comply with all of the standards that apply to new vehicles.\n\n \n\nService and replacement parts for this vehicle may not be available from a recognised franchised dealer for this make of vehicle.\n\n \n\nThis vehicle may not have been tested to show that it is suitable for operation under Australian conditions.\n\n \n\nWarranty and repair of defects may not be available from the original manufacturer.\n\n \n\n- Make [The make of the vehicle listed on the Model Report] Registered Automotive Workshop [RAW name and ID]\n- Model [The model of the vehicle listed on the Model Report] Model Report [Model Report ID]\n- VIN [enter 17 digit VIN below] Model Report Variant [Variant code]\n- Engine number [engine number] Original build date [month and year the vehicle was originally completed]\n- Odometer reading [Odometer reading at date of AVV verification]\n\n\n   ADR-related modifications\n\n \n\n- ADR no. Description of modification Part number(s)\n- [Insert a brief description of any modifications undertaken to meet the requirements applicable to the vehicle under the determination made under subsection 89(2) of the Road Vehicle Standards Rules 2019, and any other applicable requirements of the national road vehicle standards. The description must be sufficient to identify the modification on inspection of the vehicle. Part numbers must be listed where these are able to be confirmed on the vehicle. May be continued on reverse.]\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nMajor modifications\n\n \n\nThis vehicle was originally manufactured in left-hand drive.  It has been converted to right-hand drive. Occupant protection and advanced braking systems may no longer operate as originally intended by the manufacturer. [For vehicles that have been converted from left to right hand drive]\n\n \n\nThis vehicle has been modified into a campervan or motorhome. [For vehicles that have been converted into campervans or motorhomes]\n\n \n\nThis vehicle has undergone a second stage of manufacture to [insert description of second stage of manufacture]. [For vehicles that have undergone a second stage of manufacture]\n\n \n\nThis vehicle may not comply fully with advanced braking system requirements. [Where the vehicle was exempt from advanced braking system test requirements]\n\n \n\nRegistered Automotive Workshop declaration\n\nI, [insert name of authorised representative of the RAW], declare that:\n\n1.        [name of holder of RAW approval] has performed the modifications described above in accordance with the requirements of the Model Report.\n2.        this vehicle does not have damage or corrosion, or repair of damage or corrosion, exceeding the limits set out in a determination made under section 107 of the Road Vehicle Standards Rules 2019.\n3.        this vehicle’s odometer reading accurately reflects the distance the vehicle has travelled.\n4.        all applicable recalls issued in the vehicle’s source market have been identified, and the vehicle has been rectified to address the issues that led to the recall or recalls.\n\n\n \n\n \n\nDeclaration made by: [Name and signature of the RAW’s authorised representative]\n\n \n\nDate: [Date of declaration]\n\n\n\n\nSchedule 6—Deterioration limit\n\n1  References to ADR evidence \n\n (1) In this Schedule, ADR evidence, in respect of a standard mentioned in column 1 of the table, means the supporting material provided by the applicant to demonstrate the extent to which a vehicle modified or manufactured in accordance with the Model Report would comply with that standard.\n\n (2) Applicant means the applicant for approval of the relevant Model Report.\n\n \n\n- Deterioration limit\n- Item Column 1—ADR Column 2—Deterioration limit\n- 1 01/00—Reversing Lamps The vehicle’s reversing lamps must not be cracked or faded.\n- 2 The following:(a) ADR 04/00—Seatbelts;(b) ADR 04/01—Seatbelts;(c) ADR 04/02—Seatbelts;(d) ADR 04/03—Seatbelts;(e) ADR 04/04—Seatbelts;(f) ADR 04/05—Seatbelts;(g) ADR 04/06—Seatbelts. The following: (a) the seatbelts must not be cut, frayed or damaged; (b) seatbelts with Emergency Locking Retractors must lock when the seatbelt is rapidly withdrawn from the retractor.\n- 3 06/00—Direction Indicators The vehicle’s indicator lamps must not be cracked or faded.\n- 4 07/00—Hydraulic Brake Hoses The vehicle’s brake hoses must not be damaged.\n- 5 The following:(a) 08/00—Safety Glazing Materials; (b) 08/01—Safety Glazing Materials. The following: (a) the safety glazing must not be cracked; (b) the safety glazing must not be fitted with window tint film.\n- 6 The following: (a) 13/00—Installation of Lighting and Light Signalling Devices on other than L-Group Vehicles; (b) 19/00—Installation of Lighting and Light-Signalling Devices on L-Group Vehicles; (c) 19/01— Installation of Lighting and Light-Signalling Devices on L-Group Vehicles;(d) 19/02—Installation of Lighting and Light-Signalling Devices on L-Group Vehicles. The location of the vehicle’s lamps must be within the following tolerances of a measurement specified by the applicant as the point at which the vehicle on which the Model Report was based was shown to comply with the ADR:(a) 50 millimetres of the value of a vertical measurement; and(b) 10 millimetres of the value of a horizontal measurement.\n- 7 The following: (a) 23/00—Passenger Car Tyres; (b) 23/01—Passenger Car Tyres;(c) 23/02—Passenger Car Tyres;(d) 23/03—Passenger Car Tyres. The following: (a) the tyres fitted to the vehicle must be of the same specification set out in the ADR evidence; (b) the tyres may be used, but must not:(i) be retreaded; or(ii) have cuts or chips on the sidewall; or(iii) be worn beyond the tread wear indicators; or(iv) have puncture repairs; or(v) be more than 5 years old.\n- 8 28/01—External Noise of Motor Vehicles The following: (a) the results of a stationary noise test conducted on the vehicle must not exceed the noise result set out in the ADR evidence; (b) the specification of the exhaust system must be identical to that set out in the ADR evidence.\n- 9 The following:(a) 30/00—Smoke Emission Control for Diesel Vehicles;(b) 30/01—Smoke Emission Control for Diesel Vehicles. The vehicle’s fuel system and engine must be serviced in accordance with the original manufacturer’s service procedures for a major service.\n- 10 The following: (a) 31/00—Brake Systems for Passenger Cars;(b) 31/01—Brake Systems for Passenger Cars;(c) 31/02—Brake Systems for Passenger Cars;(d) 31/03—Brake Systems for Passenger Cars;(e) 31/04—Brake Systems for Passenger Cars. The following: (a) the vehicle’s brake fluid must be replaced with new brake fluid; (b) the vehicle’s brake pads and linings must exceed the manufacturer’s minimum recommended thickness; (c) the brake rotors and drums must exceed the manufacturer’s minimum recommended thickness.\n- 11 The following: (a) 33/00—Brake Systems for Motorcycles and Mopeds;(b) 33/01—Brake Systems for Motorcycles and Mopeds. The following: (a) the vehicle’s brake fluid must be replaced with new brake fluid; (b) the vehicle’s brake pads and linings must exceed the manufacturer’s minimum recommended thickness; (c) the brake rotors and drums must exceed the manufacturer’s minimum recommended thickness.\n- 12 The following:(a) 35/00—Commercial Vehicle Brake Systems;(b) 35/01—Commercial Vehicle Brake Systems;(c) 35/02—Commercial Vehicle Brake Systems;(d) 35/03—Commercial Vehicle Brake Systems;(e) 35/04—Commercial Vehicle Brake Systems;(f) 35/05—Commercial Vehicle Brake Systems;(g) 35/06— Commercial Vehicle Brake Systems. The following:(a) the vehicle’s brake fluid must be replaced with new brake fluid; (b) the vehicle’s brake pads and linings must exceed the manufacturer’s minimum recommended thickness; (c) the brake rotors and drums must exceed the manufacturer’s minimum recommended thickness.\n- 13 36/00—Exhaust Emission Control for Heavy Duty Vehicles The vehicle’s fuel system and engine must be serviced and tuned in accordance with the original manufacturer’s service procedures for a major service.\n- 14 The following:(a) 37/00—Emission Control for Light Vehicles; (b) 37/01—Emission Control for Light Vehicles. The following:(a) the engine management system must be serviced and tuned in accordance with the original manufacturer’s service procedures for a major service; (b) the vehicle must meet the idle emissions limit values specified in the manufacturer’s service manual.\n- 15 39/00—External Noise of Motor Cycles The following:(a) the results of a stationary noise test conducted on the vehicle must not exceed the noise result set out in the ADR evidence; (b) the specification of the exhaust system must be identical to that set out in the ADR evidence.\n- 16 The following:(a) 42/03—General Safety Requirements; (b) 42/04—General Safety Requirements;(c) 42/05—General Safety Requirements. The vehicle’s brake hoses must not be cracked or perished.\n- 17 The following:(a) 43/00—Vehicle Configuration and Marking; (b) 43/01—Vehicle Configuration and Marking;(c) 43/02—Vehicle Configuration and Dimensions;(d) 43/03—Vehicle Configuration and Dimensions;(e) 43/04—Vehicle Configuration and Dimensions. The dimensions of the vehicle: (a) must fall within the dimensional limits set out in the ADR; and(b) may vary from the values set out in the ADR evidence by up to:(i) 50 millimetres for a measurement of height, and (ii) 10 millimetres for a measurement of width or length.\n- 18 The following:(a) 45/00—Lighting and Light-Signalling Devices not Covered by ECE; (b) 45/01—Lighting and Light Signalling Devices not Covered by ECE Regulations. The vehicle’s lamps must not be cracked or faded.\n- 19 46/00—Headlamps The vehicle’s lamps must not be cracked or faded.\n- 20 47/00—Retroreflectors The vehicle’s lamps must not be cracked or faded.\n- 21 48/00—Devices for Illumination of Rear Registration Plates The vehicle’s lamps must not be cracked or faded.\n- 22 49/00—Front and Rear Position (Side) Lamps, Stop lamps and End Outline Marker Lamps The vehicle’s lamps must not be cracked or faded.\n- 23 50/00—Front Fog Lamps The vehicle’s lamps must not be cracked or faded.\n- 24 51/00—Filament Lamps The vehicle’s lamps must not be cracked or faded.\n- 25 52/00—Rear Fog Lamps The vehicle’s lamps must not be cracked or faded.\n- 26 53/00—Front and Rear Position Lamps, Stop Lamps, Direction Indicators and Rear Registration Plate Lamps for L-Group Vehicles The vehicle’s lamps must not be cracked or faded.\n- 27 54/00—Headlamps for Mopeds The vehicle’s lamps must not be cracked or faded.\n- 28 55/00—Headlamps for Motor Cycles The vehicle’s lamps must not be cracked or faded.\n- 29 56/00—Moped Noise The following:(a) the results of a stationary noise test conducted on the vehicle must not exceed the noise result set out in the ADR evidence; (b) the specification of the exhaust system must be identical to that set out in the ADR evidence.\n- 30 60/00—Centre High Mounted Stop Lamp The vehicle’s lamps must not be cracked or faded.\n- 31 67/00—Installation of Lighting and Light Signalling Devices on Three-Wheeled Vehicles The location of the vehicle’s lamps must be within the following tolerances of a measurement specified by the applicant as the point at which the vehicle on which the Model Report was based was shown to comply with the ADR:(a) 50 millimetres of the value of a vertical measurement; and(b) 10 millimetres of the value of a horizontal measurement.\n- 32 69/00—Full Frontal Impact Occupant Protection The following:(a) the vehicle’s airbag warning lamp:(i) must be functioning; and (ii) must not indicate that there are errors in the airbag system; (b) the vehicle’s seatbelt warning lamp must be functioning.\n- 33 70/00—Exhaust Emission Control for Diesel Engined Vehicles The vehicle’s engine management system must be serviced in accordance with the original manufacturer’s service procedures for a major service.\n- 34 72/00—Dynamic Side Impact Occupant Protection The following:(a) the vehicle’s airbag warning lamp:(i) must be functioning; and (ii) must not indicate that there are errors in the airbag system; (b) the airbag must not be obstructed.\n- 35 73/00—Offset Frontal Impact Occupant Protection The vehicle’s airbag warning lamp:(a) must be functioning; and (b) must not indicate that there are errors in the airbag system.\n- 36 74/00—Side Marker Lamps The vehicle’s lamps must not be cracked or faded.\n- 37 76/00—Daytime Running Lamps The vehicle’s lamps must not be cracked or faded.\n- 38 77/00—Gas Discharge Headlamps The vehicle’s lamps must not be cracked or faded.\n- 39 The following:(a) 79/00—Emission Control for Light Vehicles;(b) 79/01—Emission Control for Light Vehicles;(c) 79/02—Emission Control for Light Vehicles;(d) 79/03—Emission Control for Light Vehicles;(e) 79/04—Emission Control for Light Vehicles. The following:(a) the vehicle’s emission control system must be serviced and tuned in accordance with the original manufacturer’s instructions for a major service; (b) if the vehicle is fitted with an on-board diagnostic system, the system:(i) must be in working order; and(ii) must not display any error codes; (c) if the vehicle is not fitted with an on-board diagnostic system, the vehicle must not exceed the manufacturer’s specified levels for idle emissions.\n- 40 The following:(a) 80/00—Emission Control for Heavy Vehicles;(b) 80/01—Emission Control for Heavy Vehicles;(c) 80/02—Emission Control for Heavy Vehicles. The vehicle’s fuel system and engine must be serviced in accordance with the original manufacturer’s service procedures for a major service.\n- 41 80/03—Emission Control for Heavy Vehicles The vehicle’s fuel system and engine must be serviced in accordance with the original manufacturer’s service procedures for a major service.\n- 42 83/00—External Noise The following: (a) the results of a stationary noise test conducted on the vehicle must not exceed the noise result set out in the ADR evidence; (b) the specification of the exhaust system must be identical to that set out in the ADR evidence.\n- 43 85/00—Pole Side Impact Performance The vehicle’s airbag warning lamp:(a) must be functioning; and (b) must not indicate that there are errors in the airbag system.\n- 44 86/00—Parking Lamps The vehicle’s lamps must not be cracked or faded.\n- 45 87/00—Cornering Lamps The vehicle’s lamps must not be cracked or faded.\n- 46 93/00—Forward Field of View The forward field of view of the vehicle’s windscreen area must not be discoloured, pitted, damaged or cracked.\n- 47 96/00—Commercial Vehicle Tyres The tyres fitted to the vehicle:(a) must be of the same specification as set out in the ADR evidence; and (b) may be used, but must not:(i) have cuts or chips on the sidewall; or(ii) be worn beyond the tread wear indicators; or(iii) have puncture repairs; or(iv) be more than 5 years old.\n\n\n \n","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":7,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The legislation appears consistent with its original intent as a technical formatting instrument under section 88 of the Road Vehicle Standards Rules 2019. It establishes the form and content requirements for Model Reports without expanding beyond this administrative/technical purpose. The four vehicle categories covered (SEVs, used motorcycles, heavy trailers, second stage manufacture) represent the intended scope of the underlying Rules framework."},"complexity_factors":["Extensive cross-referencing to the Road Vehicle Standards Rules 2019 and Road Vehicle Standards Act 2018 (multiple defined terms imported from parent legislation)","Four separate Schedules with parallel but slightly different requirements for different vehicle categories (SEVs, used motorcycles, heavy trailers, second stage manufacture)","Nested conditional logic: different requirements apply depending on vehicle type, compliance pathway (full vs substantial compliance), and whether modifications or manufacturing are involved","31 defined terms in section 4, plus numerous terms incorporated by reference from other instruments","Detailed tabular specifications in Schedules 1-4 with up to 33 separate data points required per vehicle","Complex hierarchy: Model Report → Vehicle Scope → Work Instructions → Verification Checklist, each with mandatory content requirements","Multiple exceptions and carve-outs (e.g., verification checklist not required for heavy trailers, odometer checks don't apply to vehicles manufactured without odometers)","Schedule 6 contains 47 separate deterioration limit items cross-referencing specific Australian Design Rules (ADRs) with varying tolerance thresholds"],"plain_english_summary":"This Determination sets a mandatory, standardised format for Model Reports used under Australia’s Road Vehicle Standards scheme. It applies to registered automotive workshops, vehicle type-approval holders, importers and modifiers who alter or build vehicles for the Australian market.\n\nBy prescribing required scope, work instructions, verification and schedules, it creates a consistent audit trail, enforces safety and emissions checks, and requires consumer warnings on modified vehicles — improving compliance and protecting buyers."},"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"Unauthenticated. Configure AI_GATEWAY_API_KEY or use a provider module. Learn more: https://ai-sdk.dev/unauthenticated-ai-gateway","source":"analysis-cron"},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":7,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This instrument prescribes the form and content of Model Reports under section 88 of the Rules; it does not expand or narrow which vehicles fall under the Rules. It clarifies procedural, evidentiary and documentation requirements (vehicle scope, checks, records, consumer notice, verification) but does not alter the statutory scope of regulated vehicles."},"complexity_factors":["Extensive cross-references to the Road Vehicle Standards Rules 2019 and ADRs (multiple sections and determinations), requiring readers to consult other instruments.","Multiple vehicle categories and four separate Schedules (SEVs, used 2/3-wheel, heavy trailers, second-stage manufacture) with distinct data tables and requirements.","Detailed procedural sequencing and mandatory checks (scope, component, damage/corrosion, recall, deterioration, odometer) with specified order (section 15) increasing operational complexity.","Precise technical tolerances and deterioration limits tied to numerous ADR items (Schedule 6) that require technical evidence and testing.","Record-keeping and verification layers: Work Instructions must specify qualifications, equipment, photographic and test evidence, and a verification checklist for AVV review.","Requirements for consumer notices (Schedule 5) and mandatory communications to customers, Department and Model Report approver where recalls or variations occur (section 19).","Allowance for third‑party performance of tasks (section 5) creates coordination and contractual compliance issues for RAWs and applicants.","Definitions and ‘final specification’ concept depend on interplay between national standards, Ministerial determinations and Model Report approval conditions (subsection 4(3))."],"plain_english_summary":"Defines the mandatory form and content of a “Model Report” that authorises manufacture or modification of road vehicles under the Road Vehicle Standards Rules. It prescribes vehicle scope, ordered work instructions, verification checklists, required inspections (damage, odometer, recall, deterioration), records to keep and a consumer information notice. \n\nIt affects Model Report authors, Registered Automotive Workshops (RAWs), type-approval/RAV holders and customers by imposing specific procedural steps, documentation obligations and verification requirements that RAWs may perform themselves or arrange through third parties."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/road-vehicle-standards-model-reports-determination-2021","history":"/api/acts/road-vehicle-standards-model-reports-determination-2021/history","analysis":"/api/acts/road-vehicle-standards-model-reports-determination-2021/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/road-vehicle-standards-model-reports-determination-2021/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/road-vehicle-standards-model-reports-determination-2021/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/road-vehicle-standards-model-reports-determination-2021/documents"}}