What Will Save You From A Failed Inspection Test?

Whether you are in the market to buy a used car from a private seller, trying to get the best deal as a seller or making sure your heavy vehicles fleet is safe to be on the roads – you will need your vehicle to pass a vehicle inspection test.

In Australia, this requirement is no different from any other developed part of the world. So, what are the common reasons due to which a vehicle might fail to get a Certificate of Roadworthiness?

Condition of Tyres:

Since they play a significant role when it comes to acceleration, braking, steering, adjusting to different weather conditions and providing that necessary road grip at any given time, the state of your vehicle’s tyres is something that can easily hand you a failed inspection test if the depth of your tyre tread is not according to the standards.

Vehicle Suspension:

Suspensions and bushings work in combination to provide that necessary control while your vehicle is on the road. Depending on the size, class, body style, engine capacity, manufacturer GVWR (gross vehicle weight rating), etc., of a vehicle, these components are designed in a way that ensures complete control, agility and traction under all road and weather conditions. If any of these parts are damaged, the vehicle might not be able to pass an inspection test.

Braking Mechanism:

One of the most important aspects of any vehicle is its ability to bring the whole machine to a complete stop or reduce the speed according to the driver’s intention. Whether the vehicle comes with an ABS (anti-lock braking system) or the regular disc/drum brakes, they need to be in top-notch condition at any given time that will eventually ensure road safety.

Windscreen & Windows:

Usually, we are too concerned about other mechanical and physical aspects of a vehicle that we tend to overlook the importance of vehicle windscreen and windows safety. At normal-to-high speeds, vehicle windscreen aerodynamics aide the overall road grip of a car to a large extent, therefore, perfect windscreen condition is necessary. As far as the windows are concerned, getting them tinted with a VLT (visible light transmission) lower than 35% might be deemed as a safety hazard.

These are just a few main areas that need to be thoroughly checked before you go for an inspection test. Remember, getting it done right the first time will surely save you time and money.