Pre-purchase vehicle inspection

Inspection Report (Sample)

Vehicle Body

  • Overall visual impression

    Aerial (s)

    Bonnet inc catch operation

    Boot lid/tailgate

    Door operation and locks

    Front bumper

    Fuel cap

    Glass\n (chips, cracks and de-lamination)

    Grill

    Headlamps

    Indicators

    Number of keys present and operational

    Mirrors

    N/S/F wing

    N/S/R wing

    O/S/F wing

    O/S/R wing

    N/S/F door

    N/S/R door

    O/S/F door

    O/S/R door

    Number plates

    Paintwork overall condition

    Evidence of non-factory Paint

    Evidence of repair

    Panel alignment

    Pillars

    Rear bumper

    Rear lights

    Roof

    Seal condition

    Convertible roof condition

    Sunroof operation

    Trim

    Wipers

    Other

  • Good

    Good

    Good

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    Good

    Good

    Good

  • Average

    Average

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    Average

    Average

    Average

  • Bad

    Bad

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    Bad

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Vehicle under body

  • Front brake disc condition\n (outside face)

    Rear brake disc condition\n (outside face)

    Front Brake pads \n (when visible)

    Rear Brake pads \n (when visible)

    Brake hoses

    Corrosion protection

    Floor

    Fluid Leaks

    Fuel tank

    Gearbox casing

    N/S/F tyre

    N/S/R tyre

    O/S/F tyre

    O/S/R tyre

    Road Wheels

    Spare tyre/Emergency repair kit

    Sills/n (inner and outer)

    Sub frames & mountings

    Under trays

    Alloy Wheel Condition/n (if applicable)

  • Good

    Good

    Good

    Good

    Good

    Good

    Good

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  • Average

    Average

    Average

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    Average

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    Average

    Average

    Average

    Average

    Average

    Average

    Average

    Average

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    Average

    Average

    Average

  • Bad

    Bad

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    Bad

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    Bad

    Bad

    Bad

    Bad

    Bad

    Bad

    Bad

    Bad

    Bad

    Bad

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General Mechanics

  • Front anti-roll bar

    Dampers (condition/leaks)

    Damper bushes

    Dive shaft boots

    Exhaust system and mountings

    Front suspension arms and mountings

    Gearbox oil leaks

    Heat shields and mountings

    Inner arches

    Pipes/hoses

    Prop shaft

    Rear axle/rear differential

    Rear suspension arms and mountings

    Steering box/rack

    Steering joints

    Tie bars

    Water Pump Operation

    Other

  • Good

    Good

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  • Average

    Average

    Average

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    Average

    Average

    Average

    Average

    Average

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    Average

    Average

    Average

    Average

    Average

  • Bad

    Bad

    Bad

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    Bad

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    Bad

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    Bad

    Bad

    Bad

    Bad

    Bad

    Bad

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Engine Compartment

  • Anti-freeze present

    Coolant/Anti-freeze level, condition and leaks

    Battery measure voltage and charging system

    Brake fluid level

    Brake master cylinder

    Brake servo

    Carburettor

    Clutch fluid/cable

    Drive/aux belt condition

    Engine mountings

    Engine oil level

    Engine leaks

    Header tank condition

    Hoses/pipes condition

    Manifold

    Power steering fluid level

    Radiator cap

    Radiator condition

    Turbocharger/supercharger

    Volts lights on charging

    General Cleanliness of Engine Bay

  • Good

    Good

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  • Average

    Average

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    Average

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    Average

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    Average

    Average

  • Bad

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Interior

  • Boot load / storage area

    Carpet

    Controls/switches

    Dash board and centre console

    Door trims panels

    Gear stick

    Glove box

    Head lining

    Interior mirror

    Interior trim

    Odours present

    Panel lights

    Pedals

    Seat belts

    Seat upholstery

    Steering wheel

    Tonneau cover

    Visors

    Other

  • Good

    Good

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    Good

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  • Average

    Average

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  • Bad

    Bad

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Systems check

  • Air conditioning

    Cigarette lighter/12v socket

    Dip beam

    Fog lights

    Hazard lights

    Headlamp wash/wipe

    Head unit

    Heater/fan controls

    Horn

    Hazard warning

    Indicators

    Instruments

    Interior lights

    Main beam

    Mirrors

    Panel lights

    Ride height adjustment

    Seat adjustment

    Sidelights

    Starting systems and ignition lock

    Stop lights

    Washers

    Reverse lights

    Windows Operation

    Radio / Navigation

    Other

  • Good

    Good

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  • Average

    Average

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  • Bad

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Road Test

  • Top speed achieved

    Distance covered (10 miles where possible)

    Automatic changes & kick down

    Clutch operation

    Cold noise level

    Cold starting

    Cooling fan operation

    Engine noise

    Engine performance

    Excess smoke

    Fast idle cold

    Final drive operation & noise

    Foot brake operation

    Gearbox operation & noise

    Hand brake operation and grip

    Hot restart

    Instruments and controls

    Overheating evidence

    Road holding & stability

    Steering power assistance

    Steering wheel alignment/wheel alignment

    Suspension/chassis noise

    Turbocharger/supercharger performance

    Warning lights

    Oil leaks

    Coolant leaks

    Final check

    Cruise Control

    Other

  • Good

    Good

    Good

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  • Average

    Average

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  • Bad

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Overall Review

  • Initial Purchase Price
    £10000.00
  • Suggested Price
    £9000.00
  • Final Agreed Price
    £9000.00
  • Total Cash Saved
    £1000.00
  • Customer Saving
    10%
  • MCI Success Fee (20% of Total Cash saved)
    £200.00