Section 73, The Road Traffic Act, 2007

(1) A vehicle examination shall be conducted by a tester inaccordance with the procedures laid down in the inspection manual or check list provided by the Authority for the purpose, a copy of which shall be kept for use at all testing stations. (2) The inspection manual or check-list shall, at a minimum, provide for or identify the three criteria for failing testable items on a vehicle at the time of inspection as follows:- (a) testable item so worn as to adversely affect the road worthiness of the vehicle; (b) testable item that is clearly in need of replacement or adjustment; (c) testable item such as tyres, lamps or brakes in a condition which appear to break the law.