Title Page
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Conducted on
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Prepared by
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Make
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Model
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Serial Number
Chassis
Wheels and Tyres
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Tyre condition (Pressure, cuts, splits etc)
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Wheel nuts (Present and tight)
Lights - Check condition, security, operation
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Are lights fitted?
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Side lights
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Brake lights
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Indicators
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Registration plate light
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Flashing light
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Lighting cables and plug
Brakes
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Air brakes (and suspension)
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Are all airlines in good condition and free from wear or kinks
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Are air connectors in good condition with no leaks
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Is the rest of the air system (inc return springs) in good condition (Check for damage, leaks etc)
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Is ABS fitted?
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Are all leads in good condition and free from wear
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Are plugs and connectors in good condition and secure
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Is the system fault free (according to indicators)
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Were the brakes tested?
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Explain why?
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Explain how
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Was the brake performance satisfactory
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Oil Brakes
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Are all hydraulic lines in good condition and free from wear
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Is the brake coupling in good condition with no leaks
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Is the rest of the oil brake system (inc return springs) in good condition with no leaks
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Were the brakes tested?
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Explain why?
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Explain how
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Was the brake performance satisfactory
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Parking brake
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Is the mechanism free to move
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Are the cables in good condition and free from wear
Structural
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Is the hitch in good condition and free from wear
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Is the parking stand in good condition
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Are the axle fixings in good condition
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Are the suspension units in good condition
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Are the wheelbearings in good condition
Miscellaneous
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Registration plate (Intact, clearly visible, secure)
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Identification plate (intact, clearly visible, secure)
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Reflectors and marker boards
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Hose and cable carrier / storage area
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Mud wings and spray suppression (good condition, secure and functional)
Body
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Is the vehicle a trailer?
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Check floor condition
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Side rails and bearers in good condition
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Check load restraint anchor points
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Are ramps fitted / present?
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Are the ramps in good condition - check for cracks, bends etc
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Check transport lock condition and operation
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Are the ramp hydraulics in good condition - check for worn pipes, leaks etc
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Check other items - eg strap boxes, cyclist protection rails, underrun bar etc
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Is the vehicle a bulk trailer (eg tipping or ejector)?
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Is the body structure in good condition
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Pivot points in good condition
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Hydraulic system in good condition - check for wear, leaks, security etc
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Load cover and mechanism - condition, security, operation etc
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Does the vehicle have a PTO?
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All PTO shafts are in good condition
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All PTO guards are in place and in good condition
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All other guards are in good condition
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Are the above items in good, safe condition
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Does the vehicle have any other moving parts?
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All guards are in place and in good condition
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No visible structural problems
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Moving parts appear to be in working order
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Are the above items in good, safe condition?
Summary
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Based on previous answers is the vehicle in a fit state to be used and transported on the highway?
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Please give details of any other faults noted or fixed during inspection
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I declare that the information contained in the above report is correct to the best of my knowledge and competence