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    Individual vehicle approval manuals

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    • N1 vehicles - light goods vehicles (up to 3,500kgs)
    • N2 and N3 vehicles - heavy goods vehicles (over 3,500kgs)
    • O1, O2, O3 and O4 vehicles - light and heavy trailers
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