Title Page

  • Site conducted

  • Location
  • Conducted by

  • Date of Inspection

  • Reg No

  • Make

  • Model

  • Chassis Number

  • Body Type

  • Year

  • V.E.D Expiry

  • Tacho Calibration

  • Last 2 year test

VEHICLE INSPECTION REPORT

INSIDE CAB

  • DFT plate – condition details

  • Speed limiter plate – condition details

  • Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems-condition (IM 9)

  • Cab floor and steps (IM 17)

  • Seats – driver seat all adjustments fully functional (IM 18)

  • Other seats and crew amenities

  • Mirrors (internal) (IM 22)

  • View to front (IM 23)

  • Condition of glass (screen / windows) (IM 23)

  • Screen wipers and washers (IM 25)

  • Speedometer / tachograph – operation – seals – plaque details (IM 26)

  • Engine tachometer

  • Audible warning – horn (IM 27)

  • Driving controls (IM 28)

  • Steering wheel – free play (IM 30)

  • Steering wheel – security condition – dust covers (IM 30)

  • Steering column (IM 30)

  • Anti-theft locks

  • Pressure / vacuum – warning (IM 34)

  • Pressure / vacuum – build up (IM 34)

  • Other gauges – warning devices

  • Hand lever, controlling mechanical brake systems (IM 36)

  • Service brake pedal (IM 37)

  • Service brake – ABS/ESP/ESC/EBS/warning lights (MIL) malfunction indicator lights

  • Hand operated brake control valves

  • Electrical wiring / equipment / switches (IM 42)

  • Front fog and aux lamp switches

  • Panel / Interior lamps and switches

  • Cab heater / demister / air conditioning

SUSPENSION

  • Suspension pins brushes (IM 48)

  • Suspension springs and links – condition (IM 48)

  • Spring units links and sub frames – attachment (IM 48)

  • Shock absorbers (dampers) (IM 48)

  • Axle lift devices

  • Self-steer equipment – wear security-condition—adjustment-Dust Covers

  • Steering mechanism – wear security-condition—adjustment-Dust Covers

  • Road Wheels and hubs – condition -security

  • Rear axle wheel bearings and seals

  • Axle alignment

  • Transmission (IM 57)

CAB EXTERIOR

  • Bumper (front)

  • Condition of wings / spray suppression (front)

  • Cab panels and trim, heated mirrors if fitted

  • Cab security including tilt warning (IM 15)

  • Cab doors including hinges, locks (IM 16)

  • Cab floor and steps (IM 17)

  • Mirrors and indirect vision (external) (IM 22)

  • Front lamps (side lamps) and outline markers (IM 63)

  • Headlamps – operation – aim – adjustment mechanism (IM 67)

  • Front fog and spot lamps, dim/dip device and operational main beam warning lights

ENGINE COMPARTMENT

  • Engine mountings (IM 43)

  • Oil leaks (IM 44)

  • Fuel tanks and systems (IM 45)

  • Exhaust systems (IM 46)

  • Exhaust brake

  • Radiator mounting

  • Cooling system

  • Fan, generator, aux belts

  • Fuel pump linkage seals and EDC equipment

  • Speed limiter – condition-seals-linkage (IM 33)

  • Injectors, pipes, filters

  • Air intake system – turbocharger intercooler and filters

  • Air compressor – exhauster – drive belts (if applicable) (IM 59)

GROUND LEVEL

  • Road wheels and hubs (IM 6)

  • Sideguards and rear underrun guards (IM 9)

  • Spare wheel carrier (and spare wheel) (IM 10)

  • Vehicle to trailer coupling (IM 11/12)

  • Condition of wings / sprays suppression (rear) (IM 14)

  • Security / condition of body (IM 19/20)

  • Demountable bodies – chassis mounted equipment

  • Security of body, containers and crane support legs (IM 19)

  • Tipping gear – hydraulic rams, pivots and safety devices

  • Tailboard hoists

  • Cranes, gantries

  • Other ancillary equipment

UNDER / ALONGSIDE VEHICLE

  • Chassis – condition (IM 41)

  • Electrical wiring equipment including batteries (IM 42)

  • Electrical connections for trailer (IM 42)

  • Oil leaks (IM 44)

  • Fuel tanks and systems (IM 45)

  • Exhaust system (IM 46)

  • Suspension pins and bushes – condition (IM 48)

  • Suspension units, linkages & dust covers – condition (IM 48)

  • Spring units, dust covers, linkages and sub-frames-security (IM 48)

  • Shock absorbers (IM 48)

  • Wheel bearings and seals (rear)

  • Stub axle and wheel bearings (IM 53)

  • Steering mechanism (IM 54)

  • Steering alignment

  • Steering gear and dust covers (IM 54)

  • Powering steering and fluid level – MIL (IM 54)

  • Axle alignment

  • Clutch operation

  • Gearbox and bell housing

  • Changing speed mechanism

  • Power take – off

  • Final drive

  • 2 – Speed shift mechanism

  • Differential lock – traction control

  • Load transfer / axle lift device

  • Transmission – drive line – mountings – dust covers (IM 57)

  • Rear marking and conspicuity markings (IM 62)

  • Rear lamps, outline markers and number plate lamp (IM 63)

  • Rear fog lamps, including warning device (IM 63)

  • Reflectors (side and rear) (IM 62)

  • Direction / hazard indicators including warning device (IM 66)

  • Side marker lamps (IM 63)

  • Stop lamps (IM 63)

  • Reversing lamps

  • Position lamps, headlamps and warning device (IM 63)

  • Other lamps

  • Paintwork and livery – condition

  • Licences

  • Legal writing

  • Registration plates – secure, complete and legible (IM 1)

  • Other dangerous defects (IM 74)

SMOKE EMISSION (IM 5)

  • SMOKE EMISSION (IM 5)

TYRES

  • Size and type of tyres, Drive axle tyres comply with calibration plague (IM 26,7)

  • Condition of tyres (IM 8)

TREAD WEAR

BRAKES

  • Electronic braking system / electronic stability control system –operation / warning (IM 38)

  • Hydraulic fluid level (IM 59)

  • Mechanical brake components (IM 59)

  • Drums and linings / disc and pads (IM 59)

  • Brake actuators and adjusters – dust covers (IM 59)

  • Brake systems and components (IM 59)

  • Trailer coupling, hoses and function of self-sealing valves (IM 12)

  • Load sensing / anti-lock system (IM 59)

  • Air brake anti-freeze device

  • Anti-lock device – operation warning (IM 38)

  • Operation of supply dump valve

  • Operation of multi-circuit protection

  • Additional braking devices (IM 58)

BRAKES WEAR

INSPECTION COMPLETION

  • Inspector Name

  • Inspector Signature

  • Date of Inspection Completion

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