


| Wheels | Exhaust | Fuel System |
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Inspect wheel rims for the following: |
Failure if any defects listed below are found |
Failure if any defects listed below are found |
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Securely attached to the vehicle No wheel nuts or studs missing. Damage Distortion cracks Distorted (bent) bead rim. |
Part of the system missing or excessively deteriorated A mounting is missing or damaged so it does not support the system There is a major leak The system is excessively noisy The Evil Rust again |
Fuel filler cap must fasten securely Any Problem which could cause fuel to leak out. The seal in the cap must not be torn, deteriorated or missing |
| 1 | Bonnet | Open and Close | Does the bonnet open and close without a problem? |
| 2 | Battery | Battery clamp | Is the battery secure? Is the battery carrier corroded ? |
| 3 | Suspension | Turrets | Is there any corrosion near suspension mountings ? |
| 4 | Oil | Oil leaks | Do you have any oil leaks? |
| 5 | Linkages | Throttle | Throttle cable condition. if frayed replace. |
| 6 | Brake | Brake fluid | Check fluid level and fixings for servo etc. brake pipes for corrosion. |
| 7 | Water | Windscreen Washer | Check there is plenty of water in the resevoir. no water means washers don't work ( Fail) |
| 8 | Steering joints | Play | On some vehicles these can be inspected under bonnet other vehicles have to be checked from below. |
| 9 | Brake hoses | Rubber | Check for perrishing by bending the hose with your fingers. any cracks visible replace. |
| 10 | Fuel line | leaks | any fuel leak anywhere will fail your car. Inspect all fuel line. |
| 11 | Rust | Holes and cracks | any rust that compromises the strength of the metal within 30cm of structural part needs to be repaired by a professional. |
| 12 | Rust | bodywork | any holes in the bodywork need to be repaired. |
| 13 | Exhaust | Fixings | Is the exhaust fixed correctly? are there any exhaust leaks under bonnet. |