VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION PLATES
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The information shown on the ve-
hicle identification plate should be
quoted on all correspondence or
orders.
4 MMAC (Maximum permissible
all-up weight).
5 MTR (Gross train weight: vehicle
fully loaded, with trailer).
6 MMTA (Maximum Permissible
Weight) front axle.
7 MMTA rear axle.
The presence and location of the in-
formation depends on the vehicle.
8 Reserved for related or additional
entries.
Vehicle identification plate A
1 Manufacturer name.
2 EC design number or approval
number.
3 Identification number.
Depending on the vehicle, this
information is also given on
marking B.
9 Diesel exhaust emissions.
Depending on the vehicle, this
information is not indicated on
the manufacturer’s plate but on
the engine smoke opacity label
➥ 2.18.
B
10 Paint reference (colour code).
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