Title Page

  • Conducted on

  • Prepared by

  • Make

  • Model

  • Serial Number

Chassis

Wheels and Tyres

  • Tyre condition (Pressure, cuts, splits etc)

  • Wheel nuts (Present and tight)

Lights - Check condition, security, operation

  • Are lights fitted?

  • Side lights

  • Brake lights

  • Indicators

  • Registration plate light

  • Flashing light

  • Lighting cables and plug

Brakes

  • Air brakes (and suspension)

  • Are all airlines in good condition and free from wear or kinks

  • Are air connectors in good condition with no leaks

  • Is the rest of the air system (inc return springs) in good condition (Check for damage, leaks etc)

  • Is ABS fitted?

  • Are all leads in good condition and free from wear

  • Are plugs and connectors in good condition and secure

  • Is the system fault free (according to indicators)

  • Were the brakes tested?

  • Explain why?

  • Explain how

  • Was the brake performance satisfactory

  • Oil Brakes

  • Are all hydraulic lines in good condition and free from wear

  • Is the brake coupling in good condition with no leaks

  • Is the rest of the oil brake system (inc return springs) in good condition with no leaks

  • Were the brakes tested?

  • Explain why?

  • Explain how

  • Was the brake performance satisfactory

  • Parking brake

  • Is the mechanism free to move

  • Are the cables in good condition and free from wear

Structural

  • Is the hitch in good condition and free from wear

  • Is the parking stand in good condition

  • Are the axle fixings in good condition

  • Are the suspension units in good condition

  • Are the wheelbearings in good condition

Miscellaneous

  • Registration plate (Intact, clearly visible, secure)

  • Identification plate (intact, clearly visible, secure)

  • Reflectors and marker boards

  • Hose and cable carrier / storage area

  • Mud wings and spray suppression (good condition, secure and functional)

Body

  • Is the vehicle a trailer?

  • Check floor condition

  • Side rails and bearers in good condition

  • Check load restraint anchor points

  • Are ramps fitted / present?

  • Are the ramps in good condition - check for cracks, bends etc

  • Check transport lock condition and operation

  • Are the ramp hydraulics in good condition - check for worn pipes, leaks etc

  • Check other items - eg strap boxes, cyclist protection rails, underrun bar etc

  • Is the vehicle a bulk trailer (eg tipping or ejector)?

  • Is the body structure in good condition

  • Pivot points in good condition

  • Hydraulic system in good condition - check for wear, leaks, security etc

  • Load cover and mechanism - condition, security, operation etc

  • Does the vehicle have a PTO?

  • All PTO shafts are in good condition

  • All PTO guards are in place and in good condition

  • All other guards are in good condition

  • Are the above items in good, safe condition

  • Does the vehicle have any other moving parts?

  • All guards are in place and in good condition

  • No visible structural problems

  • Moving parts appear to be in working order

  • Are the above items in good, safe condition?

Summary

  • Based on previous answers is the vehicle in a fit state to be used and transported on the highway?

  • Please give details of any other faults noted or fixed during inspection

  • I declare that the information contained in the above report is correct to the best of my knowledge and competence

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