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In some checks it is necessary to jack up the vehicle. For safety, axle stands should be used to prevent accidents.
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Handbrake | |||
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correctly adjusted, mountings secure |
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cable not damaged or corroded | |
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not binding and releases fully (raise wheels) | |||
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no fluid leaks in any part of system |
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Check servo unit by pressing brake pedal several times, keep it depressed then start engine - pedal should go down a little | |
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no pipes loose, corroded or damaged | |||
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reservoir correctly filled and secure |
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flexible hoses not cracked or damaged | |
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no excessive wear on brake pads or discs |
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brakes not binding when activated and released (raise wheels). | |
Steering
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no fractures or looseness in any part of steering wheel |
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with help, check for wear in steering linkages when steering wheel turned left and right | |
| no left/right or up/down movement in steering wheel |
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no severe corrosion within 30cm of any steering mounting point | ||
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no excessive free-play when turning steering wheel | reservoir correctly filled and secure | ||
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rubber gaiters not damaged and securely fitted |
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no fluid leaks from power steering | |
| Suspension | ||||
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shock absorbers have no serious fluid leakage, damage or corrosion |
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no deterioration of spring eye mountings, bushes or shackles | |
| shock absorber mountings secure | leaf springs securely attached to axle | |||
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coil springs are not cracked, corroded or broken | |||
Tyres
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no cuts or lumps in sidewall or tread |
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same size and tyre type on each axle |
| tyre bead correctly fitted | tyre tread not less than 1.6mm over at least 3/4 of tread width | ||
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tyres correct size for the vehicle |
Wheels
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no play in wheels when jacked up and wiggled either vertically or horizontally | rim not distorted or damaged |
Body
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no corrosion seriously reducing the thickness of any load bearing area | no corrosion causing sharp or dangerous edges |
Exhaust
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no damaged, corroded or missing mountings | no corrosion causing sharp or dangerous edges |
Electrics
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headlight operation and alignment OK, reflectors untarnished and lenses undamaged |
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sidelights, taillights,stoplights, hazard, indicator,foglights, numberplate light all working |
| washers working OK | all lenses and reflectors clean, secure and undamaged | ||
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wipers working and blades not damaged | Horn working OK |
Windscreen
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no cracks or significant damage in drivers field of view | ||
Mirrors
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rear view mirrors secure and adjustable | ||
Seats
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front seats securely fixed, backrests lock upright | ||
Seat belts
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no cuts or serious fraying in the belts | fasten and release mechanism OK | |
| seat belt mountings secure |
Doors
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front doors open and close from inside and outside and close securely | ||
Number plates
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good condition, secure, legible | ||
