Periodic inspection criteria
| Inspection Item | Vehicle Class |
|---|---|
| Fading of color due to weathering thus exposing the primary paint which affects the general appearance of the vehicle | All Vehicles |
| Self-made, unprofessionally done | All Vehicles |
| Not in conformity with the vehicle document | All Vehicles |
| Multi-Tone color combination and the dominant color is not stated in the vehicle document | All Vehicles |
| Inspection Item | Vehicle Class |
|---|---|
| Tampered | All Vehicles |
| Significantly not in accordance with the vehicle document | All Vehicles |
| Cannot be read clearly | All Vehicles |
| Cannot be located or covered due to modification | All Vehicles |
| Inspection Item | Vehicle Class |
|---|---|
| acceptable provided that the motorist show an official letter fromthe Police/GTD stating among others that the plate(s) is (are) under fabrication. | All Vehicles |
| Not visible within 20 meter-distance | All Vehicles |
| Not legible due to weathering or Faded characters exposing the reflective background or Faded reflective background exposing metal | All Vehicles |
| Unsecured mounting | All Vehicles |
| One or both plate missing | All Vehicles |
| Not original or customized (made of unspecified materials, custom-built) e.g. Plastic, woods or metal | All Vehicles |
| Wrong numbers/Letters/Color Code, contradicting to vehicle document | All Vehicles |
| Inspection Item | Vehicle Class |
|---|---|
| Unsecured body mounting (missing U-bolts, nuts or brackets). | Trucks |
| Bad welding workmanship | Trucks |
| Modification of McPherson upper strut mounting that is unspecified by manufacturer | All Vehicles |
| Distorted body configuration | All Vehicles |
| Defective mounting component | All Vehicles |
| Defective Macpherson shock strut insulator mounting | All Vehicles |
| Cracked sub-frame | All Vehicles |
| Inspection Item | Vehicle Class |
|---|---|
| Leakage from brake master cylinder | All Vehicles |
| Missing cap of brake fluid reservoir or unspecified replacement. | All Vehicles |
| Alteration of brake master cylinder configuration | All Vehicles |
| Copper tubes used as replacement for steel tubes. | All Vehicles |
| Unsecured assembly mounting | All Vehicles |
| Leakage from any air-tight connections and fittings | All Vehicles |
| Bent, twisted or flattened brake pipes that restrict fluid passages | All Vehicles |
| Corrosion penetrated brake pipes | All Vehicles |
| Damaged elect. wires, connections, etc. of ABS System | All Vehicles |
| Brake booster obviously not functioning | All Vehicles |
| Brake fluid level, below minimum | All Vehicles |
| Inspection Item | Vehicle Class |
|---|---|
| Oversized battery that tends to ground when hood is closed | All Vehicles |
| Unfit battery clamp | All Vehicles |
| Loose mounting of starting motor | Medium and Big Buses |
| Grounded, exposed high tension wire or obviously bare wire harness | All Vehicles |
| Unsecured mounting of electrical components | All Vehicles |
| Dislocated battery due to collapsed mounting | All Vehicles |
| Cracked battery | All Vehicles |
| Starting motor does not crank the engine, including weak batteries | Medium and Big Buses |
| Loose battery base | All Vehicles |
| Sparks emitting from electrical components | All Vehicles |
| Inspection Item | Vehicle Class |
|---|---|
| Missing headlamp assembly | All Vehicles |
| Color yellow or other colored refracted headlamps | All Vehicles |
| Modified Head lamps (Size, shape and position not symmetrical with the other side (right or left)) | All Vehicles |
| A clear presence in brightness, intensity and lights compared to the other end | All Vehicles |
| Attachment that reduce intensity and/or pose danger | All Vehicles |
| Headlamps mounted in inverted position | All Vehicles |
| Broken lens with hole(s) more than 3 mm in diameter, cracked from edge-to-edge, or crack exceeding 50% of diameter or least dimension | All Vehicles |
| Dull luster of reflectors (>50% of its area) caused by dirt, corrosion and other matters (trapped water) | All Vehicles |
| Painted reflector or covered with aluminum foil or any foreign materials | All Vehicles |
| Obvious Out-of focus due to defective mounting or aim leveling device | All Vehicles |
| Sandblasted lens causing 'frosted' effect. Glazed surfaces totally abraded and hazy | All Vehicles |
| One or Both not functioning, including high and low beam | All Vehicles |
| Flip-up mechanism not properly opening; or half-open causing out-of-focus headlamp | All Vehicles |
| Connections of adjoining electrical components that obviously affects the headlamp function | All Vehicles |
| Cover the windshield of the headlights with a colorful adhesive that can be removed easily | All Vehicles |
| Inspection Item | Vehicle Class |
|---|---|
| Multi-colored front lamps (other color than white/yellow | All Vehicles |
| Broken lens | All Vehicles |
| One or both not functioning | All Vehicles |
| Inspection Item | Vehicle Class |
|---|---|
| Missing unit | All Vehicles |
| any Broken lens more than 6cm2 exposing the bulb | All Vehicles |
| One or both not functioning | All Vehicles |
| Flashing with signal lamps or with hazard lamps | All Vehicles |
| Inspection Item | Vehicle Class |
|---|---|
| Missing unit | All Vehicles |
| Not amber color | All Vehicles |
| Flashing rate less than 30 flashes per minute | All Vehicles |
| Obstructed or covered lens by 50% or more | All Vehicles |
| Affected translucency | All Vehicles |
| Directional lamp lens mounted in a laterally inverted position | All Vehicles |
| Gap between the lamp assembly and the vehicle body emitting whitish luminance | All Vehicles |
| Broken lens of more than 6cm2 at any location of the lens | All Vehicles |
| Disturbed location affecting function and configuration | All Vehicles |
| Faded lens | All Vehicles |
| Main signal light at one side not functioning | All Vehicles |
| The Auxiliary Front Side Signal Lights Not Working | All Vehicles |
| Inspection Item | Vehicle Class |
|---|---|
| Missing unit | All Vehicles |
| Not amber color | All Vehicles |
| Flashing rate less than 30 flashes per minute | All Vehicles |
| Obstructed or covered lens by 50% or more | All Vehicles |
| Affected translucency | All Vehicles |
| Directional lamp lens mounted in a laterally inverted position | All Vehicles |
| Gap between the lamp assembly and the vehicle body emitting whitish luminance | All Vehicles |
| Broken lens of more than 6cm2 at any location of the front lens and 10 cm2 for the rear lens | All Vehicles |
| Disturbed location affecting function and configuration | All Vehicles |
| Faded lens | All Vehicles |
| Main signal light at one side not functioning | All Vehicles |
| Inspection Item | Vehicle Class |
|---|---|
| Missing horn assembly or not working. | All Vehicles |
| The horn switch does not operate easily and needs pressure and force to respond | All Vehicles |
| The horn is loose or not performing probply | All Vehicles |
| Sound emitted not categorically for automotive use horn | All Vehicles |
| Modification of switch that simultaneously terminates other item's designated functions | All Vehicles |
| The horn is weak and not audible well, or is affected by the sound of the vehicle's engine when pressed | All Vehicles |
| Inspection Item | Vehicle Class |
|---|---|
| Missing front, rear, side window, vent or quarter panel. | All Vehicles |
| Windshield (glazing) not made of safety glass (LSG, TSG) | All Vehicles |
| Unspecified replacement material such as wood, plastic, or sheet metal | All Vehicles |
| Unsecured mounting | All Vehicles |
| cracks, holes or a stone hit in the windshield | All Vehicles |
| cracks, holes or a stone hit in the rear window | All Vehicles |
| Clustered* thermal bubbles in the driver's half | All Vehicles |
| Glazing defects | All Vehicles |
| Inspection Item | Vehicle Class |
|---|---|
| Missing units | All Vehicles |
| Tilted or bent wiper arm affecting the wiper blade contact to windscreen | All Vehicles |
| Not functioning | All Vehicles |
| Uncoordinated wiper stroke affecting its function | All Vehicles |
| Damage to the metal parts of the blade holder or levers | All Vehicles |
| Restricted or incomplete wiper stroke affecting driver's field of vision | All Vehicles |
| Wiper blade rubber lip completely detached | All Vehicles |
| Missing washer tank/reservoir | All Vehicles |
| wipers not working | All Vehicles |
| Inspection Item | Vehicle Class |
|---|---|
| Installing unauthorized vehicle tinting or stickers | All Vehicles |
| Installing unauthorized vehicle tinting or stickers that can affect the vision | All Vehicles |
| Inspection Item | Vehicle Class |
|---|---|
| For passenger cars and other vehicles regardless of model: missing left or right rear view mirror | All Vehicles |
| Cracked mirror, reflecting double vision or multi cracks affecting clearness of the image | All Vehicles |
| Dull minor reflecting distorted or unclear images | All Vehicles |
| Loose mounting that tends to vibrate during operation or cannot hold on a firm position | All Vehicles |
| The inefficiency of the interior rear view mirror, which impedes the view to the rear on all roads, with a distance of not less than 60 meters | All Vehicles |
| Inspection Item | Vehicle Class |
|---|---|
| Missing | Large and Medium Public Buses and Trucks |
| not visible within 20 meters. | Large and Medium Public Buses and Trucks |
| Broken, non reflective | Large and Medium Public Buses and Trucks |
| Inspection Item | Vehicle Class |
|---|---|
| Missing doors, sun roof or tail gate of trucks that is obviously a part of body configuration and the absence of which weakens the side panel stability, or side panels without support | All Vehicles |
| Missing door handle, key lock, latches, window regulator or hinges | All Vehicles |
| Door slack that tends to traverse when opened or lifted to be closed | All Vehicles |
| Broken door handle mechanism, latch striker, trunk lid or hood secondary security lock | All Vehicles |
| Defective hood latch release cable or hard to release due to missing components | All Vehicles |
| Heavily dented or corroded doors | All Vehicles |
| Heavily dented or corroded doors | All Vehicles |
| Fractured Sun Roof or open but can not be closed | All Vehicles |
| Door, hood, or trunk lid can not be opened or closed | Passengers Vehicles |
| front windows do not open or close | All Vehicles |
| Inside or outside quick release mechanism of emergency door lock fail to function or opens accidentally or too easily | large Buses |
| Missing of manual window lifting and lowering handle | All Vehicles |
| Inspection Item | Vehicle Class |
|---|---|
| Difference on tire configuration, Aspect ratio, Construction, Size | All Vehicles |
| rear axle tire width or aspect ratio exceeding front axle tire by not more than 15% | All Vehicles |
| Under rated tire regarding their load capacity | All Vehicles |
| Under rated tire regarding their safe speed for all sorts of vehicles | All Vehicles |
| Re-grooving of non-re-groovable tires | All Vehicles |
| Sectional repair | All Vehicles |
| Protruding tires exceeding from fender tangent point | All Vehicles |
| Missing spare tire ,Spare tire not properly seated, Spare tire of different size to installed tires, Deflated spare tire | All Vehicles |
| Stipulated physical defects due to wear and exposure to elements | All Vehicles |
| Sand tires or nylon balloon tires | All Vehicles |
| Inspection Item | Vehicle Class |
|---|---|
| Short or missing stud bolt, nut or lug | All Vehicles |
| Not of the same structural design and materials on all axles except dual configuration | All Vehicles |
| Cracked, welded, Bent, or fracture in any part of the wheel | All Vehicles |
| Enlarged stud hole | All Vehicles |
| Protruding accessories that pose danger to pedestrians | All Vehicles |
| Wheel bolts or nuts are loose on any of the wheels | All Vehicles |
| Inspection Item | Vehicle Class |
|---|---|
| Broken or cut-off lever switch, e.g. high/low beam, left/right direction indicator, hazard switch | All Vehicles |
| defective or not functioning air pressure gauge or warning indicator light | All Vehicles |
| Missing or obviously damaged speedometer | All Vehicles |
| Grounded switch that affects other functions, including alteration of switches | All Vehicles |
| Inspection Item | Vehicle Class |
|---|---|
| Modified engine from PETROL to DIESEL and vice-versa, or from small capacity to higher capacity engine, vice-versa | All Vehicles |
| Damaged, cracked or frayed belts | Large and Medium Public Buses |
| Any removal of the air hoses and coils connected to the carburetor system or to the injection system in order to affect the result of the exhaust gas test | All Vehicles |
| Any removal of the air filter in order to affect the result of the exhaust gas test | All Vehicles |
| Inspection Item | Vehicle Class |
|---|---|
| Missing tail lamp assembly | All Vehicles |
| Color; not red | All Vehicles |
| Wrong location | Trucks |
| Low luminance intensity or affected translucency | All Vehicles |
| Gap between the lamp assembly and the vehicle body emitting whitish luminance | All Vehicles |
| Broken or cracked lens of more than 10 cm2 | All Vehicles |
| Loose mounting that tends to fall/dented losing proximity; obviously disturbed position | All Vehicles |
| Both or any one side not functioning totally | All Vehicles |
| Inspection Item | Vehicle Class |
|---|---|
| Missing if originally equipped | All Vehicles |
| Not white lamp | All Vehicles |
| Back-up lamp broken lens | All Vehicles |
| Back-up lamp lighted on forward motion | All Vehicles |
| Spot lamp mounted as back-up lamp | Trucks |
| License Plate Lamp not functioning | All Vehicles |
| Inspection Item | Vehicle Class |
|---|---|
| Missing lamp assembly | All Vehicles |
| Color; not red or amber | All Vehicles |
| Frequency: Less than 30 pulse/minute | All Vehicles |
| Obstructed or covered lens by 50% or more | All Vehicles |
| Low luminance intensity or affected translucency due to: Wrong usage of bulb, Painted lens, Trapped water or dirt, Dull reflectors | All Vehicles |
| Inverted position suggesting a mistake on installation of lens thereby emitting another light function and luminance intensity | All Vehicles |
| gaps in the installation between the signal lights and the vehicle body, which results in a white light beam, which allows dust and water to enter the inner surface of the signal | All Vehicles |
| Broken lens of more than 10 cm2 at any location of the lens | All Vehicles |
| Loose mounting that tends to fall/dented losing proximity/ obviously disturbed position | All Vehicles |
| Faded lens reducing the color intensity or emitting whitish luminance | All Vehicles |
| Both or any one side not functioning totally | All Vehicles |
| Uncoordinated functions indicating wrong direction or interfering with other functional lamps | All Vehicles |
| Inspection Item | Vehicle Class |
|---|---|
| Missing lamp assembly | All Vehicles |
| Color: not red | All Vehicles |
| Wrong location | Trucks |
| Low luminance due to faulty reflectors with more than 50% corrosion of affected area | All Vehicles |
| Low luminance intensity or affected translucency | All Vehicles |
| Gap between the lamp assembly and the vehicle body emitting whitish luminance | All Vehicles |
| Broken or cracked lens of more than 10 cm2 | All Vehicles |
| Loose mounting that tends to fall/dented losing proximity; obviously disturbed position | All Vehicles |
| Both or any one side not functioning totally | All Vehicles |
| Third brake light functions with signal indicator or tail light | All Vehicles |
| Third brake light is not functioning | All Vehicles |
| Inspection Item | Vehicle Class |
|---|---|
| Emitting Excessive(Black, Blue, White) smoke in petrol vehicles | All Vehicles |
| Emitting Excessive smoke (White) in diesel vehicles | All Vehicles |
| Inspection Item | Vehicle Class |
|---|---|
| Modification affecting the functional design | All Vehicles |
| Broken spoke (detached) or ovate, deformed rims | All Vehicles |
| Loose or worn-out components causing axial, radial and tilting irregularities | All Vehicles |
| Seriously deteriorated covering (bare) | All Vehicles |
| Chattering on turns suggesting defective components. Knocking noise on steering column indicating internal defect | All Vehicles |
| Hard and restricted turning angle or uneven number of turn to either direction | All Vehicles |
| Steering wheel continuously turning to any direction after the initial turn and does not retain the central position | All Vehicles |
| Inspection Item | Vehicle Class |
|---|---|
| For Model Year 1984 and above, no seat-belts in the driver and front passenger seats of passenger cards | All Vehicles |
| Cut-off or torn seat belts | All Vehicles |
| Seats that could be tilted or moved without activating the function levers | All Vehicles |
| Seat and seat belts not firmly fixed due to missing bolt or effects of corrosion on seat belt anchorage points | All Vehicles |
| Buckle latch is not functioning, either releasing by itself or it could not be released | All Vehicles |
| Inspection Item | Vehicle Class |
|---|---|
| Missing seats | All Vehicles |
| Seats not firmly fixed due to missing bolt or effects of corrosion on seats anchorage points | All Vehicles |
| Seats that could be tilted or moved without activating the function levers | All Vehicles |
| Torn-off covers and cushion materials of seat, back rest or head restrain exposing the structures | All Vehicles |
| Missing seat barriers (guard rails) at the back of driver's seat or in front of seats next to any door | Buses |
| Missing seat barriers (guard rails) at the back or in front of seats next to any door | Buses |
| Missing seat barriers (guard rails) at the back of driver's seat or in front of seats next to any door | Buses |
| Inspection Item | Vehicle Class |
|---|---|
| Spongy when pedal is depressed | All Vehicles |
| Reserve distance less than 1/4 of the pedal height | All Vehicles |
| Exerting extra effort in depressing the brake pedal | All Vehicles |
| Without free-play | All Vehicles |
| Twisted or bent brake pedal structure thus limiting the pedal travel and/or affecting the adjacent components | All Vehicles |
| Mounting condition indicating looseness or not firmly fixed pedal components | All Vehicles |
| Brake foot pedal rubber missing | All Vehicles |
| Inspection Item | Vehicle Class |
|---|---|
| Missing lever or pedal | All Vehicles |
| Deformed lever structure creating difficulties on its operations | All Vehicles |
| Ratchet and locking mechanism are not functioning | All Vehicles |
| Restricted movement or too tightly adjusted, thereby giving no flexibility Without clearance | All Vehicles |
| Extended to the limits that consume entirely the maximum given travel | All Vehicles |
| Inspection Item | Vehicle Class |
|---|---|
| Deformed (not round) wheel due to missing or bent spoke that requires alignment or replacement | All Motorcycle |
| Visible defects in the front or rear lights and signals of the motorcycle | All Motorcycle |
| Visible defects in the motorcycle horn | All Motorcycle |
| missing left rear view mirror | All Motorcycle |
| missing left rear view mirror | All Motorcycle |
| Motorcycle side or center pivot is missing or not working | All Motorcycle |
| Loose motorcycle shifter arm or axle bolt or worn-out bushing | All Motorcycle |
| Welding repair on steering head or steering handle bar | All Motorcycle |
| Any free play on steering head (axial or radial) | All Motorcycle |
| Handle bar not specified for motorcycle use | All Motorcycle |
| Deformed/cracked or loose steering handle bar | All Motorcycle |
| Leaking Shock Absorber either at front fork or rear | All Motorcycle |
| insufficient brake force | All Motorcycle |
| Broken or cracked brake handle | All Motorcycle |
| Exceeding the permissible maximum noise level according to the Saudi Standard number ( SASO GSO 1798 ) | All Motorcycle |
| Inspection Item | Vehicle Class |
|---|---|
| Missing front or rear bumper when originally equipped | All Vehicles |
| Missing rubber end exposing bumper sharp edges | All Vehicles |
| Missing fender which is part of body configuration | All Vehicles |
| Modification influencing body structure and stability | All Vehicles |
| Dent covering 50% or more of the plane surface of the affected area | All Vehicles |
| Ripped material on any surface area | All Vehicles |
| Dent that affects the basic function of a unit or item regardless of the dimension | All Vehicles |
| Dent that cause 10cm or more deepening at any place like fenders, doors or roof | All Vehicles |
| Dent that causes protrusion of body components jeopardizing the safety of pedestrians regardless of dimension | All Vehicles |
| Inspection Item | Vehicle Class |
|---|---|
| Missing Fire Extinguisher | All Vehicles |
| Missing early Warning Device (Triangle) | All Vehicles |
| Fire Extinguisher not properly fixed/mounted or not accessible to the driver | All Vehicles |
| Missing First Aid Kit | All Vehicles |
| Inspection Item | Vehicle Class |
|---|---|
| Fuel tank not for automotive use except additional tank for diesel fuel on large trucks | All Vehicles |
| Missing fuel cap or replaced by un-prescribed materials such as cloth, paper or plastic that does not serve as a firm and secured covering | All Vehicles |
| Unsecured fuel tank mounting or component due to detached, cracked or corroded brackets or other holding elements | All Vehicles |
| Cracked fuel hose | All Vehicles |
| Any structural weakening of the fuel tank | All Vehicles |
| leaking fuel tank or line, or stuck-up accelerator pedal | All Vehicles |
| Inspection Item | Vehicle Class |
|---|---|
| Any modification on air brake system | All Vehicles Equiped with Air Brake System |
| Any welding repair on air brake cylinder or components | All Vehicles Equiped with Air Brake System |
| Dent that obviously reduces volume capacity | All Vehicles Equiped with Air Brake System |
| Loose mounting or broken straps/brackets | All Vehicles Equiped with Air Brake System |
| Any air leak on the reservoir, in the fittings or other components | All Vehicles Equiped with Air Brake System |
| Loose or torn compressor V-belt | All Vehicles Equiped with Air Brake System |
| Quick release valve not closing tightly | All Vehicles Equiped with Air Brake System |
| Inspection Item | Vehicle Class |
|---|---|
| Fabricated fifth wheel or mounting base | All Trucks Equiped with Trailer Coupling |
| Restricted, wedged or fixed fifth wheel tilt angel | All Trucks Equiped with Trailer Coupling |
| Enlarged bolt holes on mounting frame due to shearing movement | All Trucks Equiped with Trailer Coupling |
| Any welding repair or trailer coupling | All Trucks Equiped with Trailer Coupling |
| Missing bolts of fifth wheel mounting | All Trucks Equiped with Trailer Coupling |
| Missing safety lock mechanism | All Trucks Equiped with Trailer Coupling |
| Worn-out pin and bushes of fifth wheel pivot | All Trucks Equiped with Trailer Coupling |
| Cracked sub-frame of fifth wheel | All Trucks Equiped with Trailer Coupling |
| Weakened support where the coupler is mounted | All Trucks Equiped with Trailer Coupling |
| Un-secured trailer coupling due to loose bolt or detached support brackets | All Trucks Equiped with Trailer Coupling |
| Broken release lever | All Trucks Equiped with Trailer Coupling |
| Inspection Item | Vehicle Class |
|---|---|
| Corrosion embrittlement on structural stress areas and panels | All Vehicles |
| Inspection Item | Vehicle Class |
|---|---|
| The absence of one or both of the taxi operating panels installed on the back of the driver's seat and in front of the passenger in the front seat, or their writing is not clear and cannot be read | Taxis |
| Broken, lost or absent induction light (taxi) on the roof of the taxi vehicle | Taxis |
| The induction light (taxi) on the roof of the taxi does not work | Taxis |
| Loss or absence of the taxi identification badge on the front side doors of the vehicle | Taxis |
| Missing or lost fire extinguisher | Taxis |
| strange phrases written on the glass or body of the vehicle | Taxis |
| tinting on the front or rear side windows of the vehicle | Taxis |
| Inspection Item | Vehicle Class |
|---|---|
| No protection barriers on one or both sides | Trucks/Tractor & Trailers |
| No front or rear barriers | Trucks/Tractor & Trailers |
| cracks, edges or sharp corners on the surface of the barriers | Trucks/Tractor & Trailers |
| Side guardrails exceed the vehicle's total width | Trucks/Tractor & Trailers |
| The specifications of the side protection barriers do not comply with the specifications of the barriers in terms of dimensions and method of installation, as well as the lengths and height of the protection bars or the distance between the protection barrier and the parts installed in the vehicle | Trucks/Tractor & Trailers |
| The guardrails are unstable (loose) or vibrate during driving or normal use of the vehicle | Trucks/Tractor & Trailers |
| Safety barriers are made of unsuitable materials | Trucks/Tractor & Trailers |
| Installing non-recommended parts on top of guardrails, such as hydraulic or air tubes | Trucks/Tractor & Trailers |
| No phosphorous tape on the side and rear fenders | Trucks/Tractor & Trailers |
| No explanatory data board for protection barriers such as dimensions and materials used | Trucks/Tractor & Trailers |
| Inspection Item | Vehicle Class |
|---|---|
| Missing sun visor | All Vehicles |
| Sun visor won't hold position | All Vehicles |
| Sun visor position change as a result of vehicle engine vibrations | All Vehicles |
| Inspection Item | Vehicle Class |
|---|---|
| Exceeding the permissible maximum noise level according to the Saudi Standard No. SASO GSO 1624 | All Vehicles |
| Inspection Item | Vehicle Class |
|---|---|
| Unspecified type of ball joint or nut. | All Vehicles |
| Loose ball joint nut or missing locking device such as cotter pin. | All Vehicles |
| Repaired ball joint. | All Vehicles |
| Slack ball joints exceeding 1.0 mm. | All Vehicles |
| Axial slack in spring loaded ball joints exceeding 2.5 mm. | All Vehicles |
| Inspection Item | Vehicle Class |
|---|---|
| Missing mounting bolt(s). | All Vehicles |
| Loose or missing sector shaft nut or cotter pin. | All Vehicles |
| Worn-out or tear at the steering gear box mounting point as a result of oxidation caused by rusting iron. | All Vehicles |
| Chattering while being rocked. Including knocking sound from steering wheel/column to joints. | All Vehicles |
| Worn-out intermediate shaft joints, or torn-out flange coupling. | All Vehicles |
| Sector shaft axial free-play more than 3mm. | All Vehicles |
| Losse when the steering wheel is turned. | All Vehicles |
| Rack and Pinion Power steering rack housing excessive movement due to worn out or damage bushing. | All Vehicles |
| Inspection Item | Vehicle Class |
|---|---|
| Alteration or modification of Power Steering system to conventional system. | All Vehicles |
| Unsecured hoses touching moving parts. | All Vehicles |
| Oil leakage's (continuous dripping) on power steering components such as: hoses, fitting and oil seal. | All Vehicles |
| Power steering pump not functioning and/or other component obviously defective. | All Vehicles |
| Inspection Item | Vehicle Class |
|---|---|
| Modification of steering linkages. | All Vehicles |
| Welded idler arm pitman arm, bell crank, intermediate rod and steering arm. | All Vehicles |
| Missing cotter pins on castle nuts. | All Vehicles |
| Inspection Item | Vehicle Class |
|---|---|
| Alteration of brake line configuration. | All Vehicles |
| Missing mechanical component that affect or endanger the condition of unit. | All Vehicles |
| Unfit brake hoses that pose risk to the brake system. | All Vehicles |
| Twisted brake hose/stiffened. | All Vehicles |
| Copper tubes used as replacement for steel tubes. | All Vehicles |
| Bulging, chafed brake hose, or cut near hose fittings. | All Vehicles |
| Bent or flattened brake pipes restricting fluid or air passages. | All Vehicles |
| Seriously corroded brake pipes, Welded or plugged brake pipes. | All Vehicles |
| Broken mechanical component that reduce or endanger the condition of the unit. | All Vehicles |
| Cut-off strands of parking brake cable. | All Vehicles |
| Cable repaired by welding. | All Vehicles |
| Any evident brake fluid/air leakage. | All Vehicles |
| Damaged parts (mech., and hydro/pneumatic) of ABS System. | All Vehicles |
| Inspection Item | Vehicle Class |
|---|---|
| Modification or conversion of brake disc or brake drums. | All Vehicles |
| Missing or loose back-plate studs, bolts or nut (Drum/Disc). | All Vehicles |
| Loose bolt of brake disc assembly causing undue movement or brake pads loose & protruding. | All Vehicles |
| Welded 'S' camshaft or adjoining levers. | All Vehicles |
| Loose adjuster screw or missing clevis cotter pin. | All Vehicles |
| Brake pads less than 1mm thick. | All Vehicles |
| Worn-out brake disc showing deep grooves > 1mm depth x2mm width or sharp ridges due to wear. | All Vehicles |
| Obviously oil-soaked brake pads lining due to leakage from axle shaft or brake cylinders. | All Vehicles |
| Cracked brake drums/disc. | All Vehicles |
| Inspection Item | Vehicle Class |
|---|---|
| Alteration of brake cylinder configuration. | All Vehicles |
| Missing cotter pin. | All Vehicles |
| Loose mounting causing undue movement. | All Vehicles |
| Leaking brake cylinders/brake master cylinder. | All Vehicles |
| Seized movements of push rod/clevis pin. | All Vehicles |
| Worn-out push rod or clevis pin. | All Vehicles |
| Inspection Item | Vehicle Class |
|---|---|
| Alteration of air brake components. | All Vehicles Equiped with Air Brake System |
| Air brake cylinders or air reservoir mounting unsecured. | All Vehicles Equiped with Air Brake System |
| Air leakage of any air brake system components such as relay valve, air governor or fittings. | All Vehicles Equiped with Air Brake System |
| Extremely long charging time to operational pressure. | All Vehicles Equiped with Air Brake System |
| Quick release valve or relay valve defective. | All Vehicles Equiped with Air Brake System |
| Extreme pressures decrease while breaking. | All Vehicles Equiped with Air Brake System |
| Inspection Item | Vehicle Class |
|---|---|
| Obviously removed unit on standard equipped vehicles. | All Vehicles Equiped with Stabilizer Bar Front or Back |
| Missing mounting bracket/bolt(s). | All Vehicles Equiped with Stabilizer Bar Front or Back |
| Welded/heated stabilizer bar. | All Vehicles Equiped with Stabilizer Bar Front or Back |
| Totally worn-out/detached bushes. | All Vehicles Equiped with Stabilizer Bar Front or Back |
| Loose mounting or weakened support brackets due to cracks, corrosion or loose bolts(s). | All Vehicles Equiped with Stabilizer Bar Front or Back |
| Inspection Item | Vehicle Class |
|---|---|
| Any modification of front suspension. | All Vehicles |
| There is an imbalance in the wheel deflection angle due to improper installation of the springs | All Vehicles |
| Loose/short U-bolts or unspecified nut. | All Vehicles |
| Worn-out suspension ball joint. | All Vehicles |
| Broken center bolt or missing spring clips causing disarray springs. | All Vehicles |
| Cracked upper or lower suspension arm. | All Vehicles |
| Bent strut bar, trailing arms or worn-out bushes. | All Vehicles |
| Worn or damaged shock absorber bushings. | All Vehicles |
| Loose or cracked torsion bar mounting. | All Vehicles |
| Worn-out upper or lower arm suspension bushing causing metal to metal contact. | All Vehicles |
| Worn-out spring pin and bushings causing metal to metal contact due to pin off set. | All Vehicles |
| Inspection Item | Vehicle Class |
|---|---|
| Any modification of rear suspension. | All Vehicles |
| Any materials inserted between coil spaces or between spring leaves to support a defective components of the suspension. | All Vehicles |
| Loose/short U-bolts or unspecified nut. | All Vehicles |
| Worn-out suspension ball joint. | All Vehicles |
| Broken center bolt or missing spring clips causing disarray springs. | All Vehicles |
| Cracked upper or lower suspension arm. | All Vehicles |
| Bent strut bar, trailing arms or worn-out bushes. | All Vehicles |
| Worn or damaged shock absorber bushings. | All Vehicles |
| Loose or cracked torsion bar mounting. | All Vehicles |
| Worn-out upper or lower arm suspension bushing causing metal to metal contact. | All Vehicles |
| Worn-out spring pin and bushings causing metal to metal contact due to pin off set. | All Vehicles |
| Strut type suspension (Chapman) or Hydro pneumatic suspension leaking. | All Vehicles |
| Inspection Item | Vehicle Class |
|---|---|
| Reduced coil spring height by cutting. | All Vehicles |
| Welded or heated springs/torsion bar. | All Vehicles |
| Vulcanized air bellows. | All Vehicles |
| Broken leaf/coil spring or torsion bar. | All Vehicles |
| Punctured/flat air bellow. | All Vehicles |
| Dislocated coil spring of its mounting. | All Vehicles |
| Sagged leaf/coil spring. | All Vehicles |
| Inspection Item | Vehicle Class |
|---|---|
| Reduced coil spring height by cutting. | All Vehicles |
| Welded or heated springs/torsion bar. | All Vehicles |
| Vulcanized air bellows. | All Vehicles |
| Broken leaf/coil spring or torsion bar. | All Vehicles |
| Punctured/flat air bellow. | All Vehicles |
| Dislocated coil spring of its mounting. | All Vehicles |
| Sagged leaf/coil spring. | All Vehicles |
| Inspection Item | Vehicle Class |
|---|---|
| Different type of rims on all axles. | All Vehicles |
| Different tire size or construction. | All Vehicles |
| Bulges, lumps or cracked inner side wall. | All Vehicles |
| Abraded inner side wall exposing thin layer of rubber covering body cords. | All Vehicles |
| Cracked, welded or deformed rims. | All Vehicles |
| Inspection Item | Vehicle Class |
|---|---|
| Missing on the standard equipped vehicles (evidently removed). | All Vehicles |
| Different type/number of shock absorbers on the same axle. | All Vehicles |
| Leaking shock absorbers. | All Vehicles |
| Dent that restrict the operation. | All Vehicles |
| Totally worn out bushes. | All Vehicles |
| Detached mounting. | All Vehicles |
| Mounted in inverted position. | All Vehicles |
| Inspection Item | Vehicle Class |
|---|---|
| Missing mounting bolts. | All Vehicles |
| Custom built or modified engine mounting. | All Vehicles |
| Welded engine support plate. | All Vehicles |
| Loose mounting of starter motor. | All Vehicles |
| Loose mounting of starter motor. | All Vehicles |
| Collapsed rubber components. | All Vehicles |
| Damaged, cracked or frayed engine belt(s). | All Vehicles |
| Loose mounting bolts. | All Vehicles |
| Inspection Item | Vehicle Class |
|---|---|
| Missing mounting bolts. | All Vehicles |
| Custom built or modified engine mounting. | All Vehicles |
| Welded transmission support plate. | All Vehicles |
| Fractured vulcanized rubber, virtually separated. | All Vehicles |
| Loose mounting bolts. | All Vehicles |
| Inspection Item | Vehicle Class |
|---|---|
| Missing propeller shaft bolts. | All Vehicles |
| Loose propeller shaft bolt(s)/center bearing bracket. | All Vehicles |
| Worn-out universal joint: bearing. | All Vehicles |
| Propeller shaft bent or showing metal fatigue with tensional dent (twisted). | All Vehicles |
| Worn-out center bearing rubber or dislocated center bearing assembly. | All Vehicles |
| Differential pinion gear slack. | All Vehicles |
| Hardy disc worn-out/cut. | Only Equiped Vehicles |
| Obviously detached speedometer wire. | All Vehicles |
| Cracked differential housing. | All Vehicles |
| Front side drive shaft rubber boot protecting velocity joint damaged. | Front Wheel Vehicles |
| Inspection Item | Vehicle Class |
|---|---|
| . Modified exhaust system leading to inability of HC/CO or DSM tester to perform test effectively.. | All Vehicles |
| Missing Muffler or unspecified muffler disturbing the exhaust system Configuration | All Vehicles |
| Broken pipes/cut-off tail pipe/exhaust manifold leakages. | All Vehicles |
| Corroded muffler or exhaust pipe that develop opening and considerably releasing exhaust gas. | All Vehicles |
| Inspection Item | Vehicle Class |
|---|---|
| Any leak from fuel tank to engine. | All Vehicles |
| Any leak from fuel tank to engine. | All Vehicles |
| Not securely fastened fuel tank. | All Vehicles |
| The presence of contact between the fuel hoses or tubes with any of the moving parts in the car. | All Vehicles |
| The presence of contact between the fuel hoses or tubes and the hot parts of the vehicle such as the exhaust pipes or the engine. | All Vehicles |
| Cracked fuel hose (moist). | All Vehicles |
| Inspection Item | Vehicle Class |
|---|---|
| Obviously detached speedometer wire. | All Vehicles |
| Inspection Item | Vehicle Class |
|---|---|
| Modification of chassis frame not in conformity with vehicle manufacturer. | All Vehicles |
| Missing fastening components such as bolts and nuts, rivets and brackets. | All Vehicles |
| fractures, cracks or deep rust in the parts, partitions or bridges of the vehicle, which weakens the structure and stability of the structure. | All Vehicles |
| Unsecured Engine/Driver cab compartment. | Trucks |
| Bad repair workmanship of chassis frame. | All Vehicles |
| cracks in the fuel lines, which leads to the presence of visible moisture on the surface of the fuel hose or tube. | All Vehicles |
| Dirty under chassis unable to conduct thorough inspection. | All Vehicles |
| Inspection Item | Vehicle Class |
|---|---|
| Corrosion leading to weakening of any load bearing member. | All Vehicles |
| Rust appearance on the under-chassis body panels and chassis frame. | All Vehicles |
| Inspection Item | Vehicle Class |
|---|---|
| Continuous dripping of oil at any component. | All Vehicles |
| Minor oil leakage of any component. | All Vehicles |