157Change or replacement of vehicle part

157 Change or replacement of vehicle part A person who changes or replaces a vehicle part of a registrable vehicle must— (a) within 14 days after the change or replacement, tell the road transport authority, by written notice, about the change or replacement, including⎯ (i) the date of the change or replacement; and (ii) the registration number (if any) of the vehicle; and (iii) the name and address of the registered operator of, or responsible person for, the vehicle; and (iv) the make and component identification number of the vehicle part removed from the vehicle; and (v) the make and component identification number of the vehicle part substituted for the original vehicle part; and (vi) the name and address of the person from whom the substituted vehicle part was obtained; and (b) keep a copy of the notice in the person’s possession for 6 months; and (c) produce a copy of the notice for inspection on request by a police officer or authorised person. Note The Road Transport (General) Act 1999, s 80 empowers police officers to enter premises carrying out vehicle repairs for the purpose of tracing stolen vehicles and vehicle parts.