Title Page
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Van Registration
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Odometer Reading
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Conducted on
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Prepared by
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Location
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This audit is part of the Three Shires management procedures and assists in ensuring compliance on vehicle safety, condition and driver standards.
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Reference Sheet.
In Cab Checks
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Is the inside of the cab in good clean condition in line with the age and function of the vehicle?
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Lights working. Including dipped,full beam, rear lights, fog light and reverse light
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Hazard lights. Ensure hazards work with both engine running and not.
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Seats and seatbelts. Check seats are secure with no excess movement and seatbelts operate correctly with no cuts or wear to belt.
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Horn and steering. Check horn operates correctly and steering has no excessive play.
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Mirrors and windscreen. Check mirrors are correctly aligned and visibility is clear in all directions and is not obscured by stickers or any visible cracks. Report all copies no matter how minor
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Wipers and screen wash. Check washers point at windscreen and operate. Check wipers work continuously when on
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Foot brake. Check foot brake operates correctly with no excess travel. Also check brake lights operate when foot brake is pressed. Tip reverse close to a wall and use mirrors to watch fit brake lights coming on.
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Hand brake. Check hand brake operates correctly with no excess travel
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First aid kit. Do you have a first aid kit in the van and check contents are in date
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Fire Extinguisher: Do you have a fire extinguisher in your vehicle that has been inspected in the last 12 months
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Is there a no smoking sticker displayed and visible
External Checks
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Battery. Check battery is secure and cables are connected correctly
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Fluids, fuel and oil. Check all fluids levels, oil,power steering, brake fluid, screen wash. Ensure all caps are secure. Check engine bay and below vehicle for signs is leaks.
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Bodywork and doors. Check all doors open and close correctly and are secure. Look for loose body panels.
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Exhaust. Check there is not an excessive amount of smoke coming from exhaust.
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Tyre and wheel checks:
There must be a minimum tread depth of 1.6mm
Tyres are sufficiently inflated
No deep cuts in side wall of tyre
No cord visible anywhere on tyre
No missing or in secure wheel nuts
Look for damage to rims of wheels
REMEMBER 3 Points per tyre that's not safe and legal -
Is there a spare tyre and jack present
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Front driver side
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Front passenger side
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Rear driver side
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Rear passenger side
Additional comments and findings
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What is the date of the last Defect Book inspection
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Is the vehicle body (including valances) clean and presentable?
Sign off
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Checks completed by:
