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National Vehicle Inspections
Tel: 07970 836612 or 07854 985906

THE PERSONAL SERVICE
Here's what's included in NVI's 210 point Inspection check list:
 


Whatever it takes


Meticulously repaired and
Inspected by NVI. 99 years old


Pushing the Inspection boundaries


American dream


Best of British


Inspected for the African Congo


Popular Boxster


Celebrity choice


Hard and soft tops are inspected


Honda  S2000


Class act


Elegance


Nothing escapes a road test


Rare Talbot teardrop


Wasted
 
Interior/Luggage Compartment

Steering wheel alignment /Adj
Seat and Upholstery
Seat adjustment
Seat belts
Carpets
Door trims panels
Door fittings/Operations
Door Seals/Hinges
Interior sills
Headlining/Visors
Additional stowage
First aid kit
Time clock
Sun Roof
Dash panel (condition)
Cigarette Lighter and ash tray(s)
Mirrors (internal)
Rear Parcel shelf
Boot/Tailgate lock
Luggage area trim condition
Illumination light
Tool kit
Soft top (condition)
Tonneau cover
Other seat functions
Ashtray(s)

Front Suspension/Steering/ Under frame
Engine underside leakage
Steering joints/ball joints
Steering box/rack
Chassis members
Power Steering (operation)
Wheel hubs/bearings
Springs/suspension units
Jacking points
Protective covers
Pipes/hoses
Dampers (condition/leaks)
Gaiters
Sub frames mountings
Suspension arms/mounts
Tie bars/anti roll bars
Corrosion Protection
Corrosion-floor/chassis

Rear suspension/Under Frame
Springs/suspension bars
Anti roll bar
Dampers/bushes
Suspension arms/fixings
Location rods/fixings
Bump stops/gaiters
Jacking points
Wheel hubs/bearings
Pipes/hoses
Sub frames/mountings
Chassis members
Corrosion protection
Corrosion-floor/chassis
Protective covers

Clutch/Transmission/Axle
Mileage
VIN No :
MOT Details :
Road Tax Expires :

Body Exterior
Panel condition/alignment
Paintwork
Exterior trim
Glass
Bumpers/number plates
Door locks
Roof bars/condition & security
Tailgate hinges
Tailgate struts/springs
Windsceen
Rubber seals
Fuel Filler cover /cap
Soft top operation
Body damage
Corrosion
Mud Flaps
Bonnet catch
Bonnet Hinges
Bonnet struts/springs
Door hinges
Front grille(s)
Rubber seals

Engine Compartment

Coolant level/Condition
Coolant Leaks
Head gasket test(where necessary)
Coolant Temperature(fan 'cut in' point)
Anti Freeze(content)
Radiator/ Cap
Hoses/Pipes
Drive Belts
Water Pump
Power Steering fluid (level)
Clutch Fluid (level)
Brake Fluid (level)

Checklist (3) Page 1
Vacuum lines/hoses
Corrosion
Engine Oil level
External Leaks (Upper engine)
Engine Mountings
Carb/F Injection
Turbo/ Supercharger
Fuel Pump/Pipes
Accelerator rods & linkages
Cold starting
Fast Idle (cold)
Noise Level (cold)
Excess Fumes/Smoke
Audible checks using stethoscope

Electrical Controls
Starting Systems/Ignition lock
Battery Condition
Battery Voltages
Headlights
Sidelights
Rear lights
Stop Lights
Indicators/Hazard lights
Reverse lights
Front fog lights
Auxiliary Lights
Headlamp wash/wipe
Alternator output
Interior/Panel lights
Mirrors (electric)
Controls/switches
Instruments
Horn
Radio/Cassette/CD Aerial
Heater/Fan controls
Air Con operation
A/C air temperature at vents ( °C )
Rear fog lights
Windows /sun roof
Wipers/washers
Front proximity sensors
Reverse proximity sensors
Fluid/oil leaks
Cables/Adjustments
Hydraulic system
Linkage (wear)
Casings
Mountings
Noises(engine idling)
Drive shaft assembly
Universal/sliding Joints
Backlash
Gaiters
Prop shaft (s)
Bearings/supports

Exhaust System
Manifold
Retainers & brackets
Pipes
Silencer(s)
Catalyst
Heat shields
Rubber mountings
Joints/couplings
System condition
Exhaust manifold port temp variation

Fuel System
Tank
Tank Fixings
Fuel lines
Breather pipes
Evidence of leaks
Filler cap and sealing ring

Brakes
Master cylinder security
Fluid Leaks
Servo/power system
Flexible hoses
Pipes/connections
Discs/pads (where visible)
Parking Brake /operation adjustment
Parking/Brake linkage
Pedal/linkage
Noises

Wheels and tyres
Wheel Rims
Wheel Trims
Right front tyre condition
Left front tyre condition
Right rear tyre condition
Left rear tyre condition
Spare tyre condition
Tyre Tread Depths in mm
SPARE
NSF NSR OSR OSF

Final drive operation/ noise
Gearbox operation/noise
Eng performance
Engine noise
Excess smoke
Overheating evidence
Auto changes/kick down
Instruments/controls operation
Steering wheel alignment
Clutch operation
Cooling fan operation
Steering effort
Hot restart
Road holding/stability
General steering/handling
Footbrake operation
Hand/park Brake operation
Suspension noise
Warning Lights
Other noises

Final Check
Oil leaks
Coolant leaks
10 Mile Road Test(where possible)

 
National Vehicle Inspections
Service available throughout the UK

Tel:  07970 836612 or 07854 985906
Fax: 01621 783209

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