Vehicle Inspection Checklist
Please note that some checks may not be applicable to the vehicle you are buying.
| Body Exterior | Comprehensive | Basic | Van | Motorhome |
| Panel condition/alignment | yes | no | no | yes |
| Paintwork | yes | no | no | yes |
| Exterior trim | yes | no | no | yes |
| Glass | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Bumpers and number plates | yes | no | no | yes |
| Door locks | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Fuel Filler cover/cap | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Soft top operation | yes | no | no | no |
| Body damage | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Corrosion | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Corrosion Protection | yes | no | no | yes |
| Mud Flaps | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Bonnet catch | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Bonnet Hinges | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Body load space condition | no | no | yes | no |
| Engine Compartment | Comprehensive | Basic | Van | Motorhome |
| Coolant level/Condition | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Coolant Leaks | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Anti Freeze | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Radiator/Cap | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Hoses/Pipes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Drive Belts | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Water Pump | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Power Steering (oil level) | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Clutch Fluid | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Brake Fluid | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Engine Oil level | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| External Leaks (Upper engine) | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Engine Mountings | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Carburettor/Fuel Injection | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Turbo/Supercharger | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Fuel Pump/Pipes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Accelerator Links | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Cold starting | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Fast Idle (cold) | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Noise Level (cold) | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Excess Fumes/Smoke | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Electrical Controls | Comprehensive | Basic | Van | Motorhome |
| Starting Systems/Ignition lock | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Battery Condition | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Battery Voltages | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Headlights | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Sidelights | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Rear lights | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Stop Lights | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Indicators/Hazard lights | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Reverse/Fog lights | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Auxiliary Lights | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Interior/Panel lights | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Mirrors (electric) | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Controls/switches | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Instruments | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Horn | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Radio Aerial | yes | no | no | yes |
| Heater/Fan controls | yes | no | no | yes |
| Air Con operation | yes | no | no | yes |
| Windows/sun roof | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Wipers/washers | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Headlamp wash/wipe | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Interior/Luggage Compartment | Comprehensive | Basic | Van | Motorhome |
| Steering wheel alignment/Adjustment | yes | no | no | yes |
| Seat Upholstery | yes | no | no | yes |
| Seat adjustment | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Seat belts | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Carpets | yes | no | no | yes |
| Door trims panels | yes | no | no | yes |
| Door fittings/Operations | yes | no | no | yes |
| Door Seals/Hinges | yes | no | no | yes |
| Interior sills | yes | no | no | yes |
| Headlining/Visors | yes | no | no | yes |
| Sun Roof | yes | no | no | yes |
| Dash panel (condition) | yes | no | no | yes |
| Cigarette Lighter | yes | no | no | yes |
| Mirrors (internal) | yes | yes | yes | no |
| Rear Parcel shelf | yes | yes | yes | no |
| Boot/Tailgate lock | yes | yes | yes | no |
| Luggage area trim condition | yes | no | no | no |
| Illumination light | yes | no | no | yes |
| Tool kit | yes | no | no | yes |
| Soft top (condition) | yes | no | no | no |
| Tonneau cover | yes | no | no | no |
| Front Suspension/Steering/Under frame | Comprehensive | Basic | Van | Motorhome |
| Engine underside leakage | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Steering joints/ball joints | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Steering box/rack | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Chassis members | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Power Steering (operation) | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Wheel hubs/bearings | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Springs/suspension units | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Pipes/hoses | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Dampers (condition/leaks) | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Gaiters | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Sub frames mountings | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Suspension arms/mounts | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Tie bars/anti roll bars | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Corrosion Protection | yes | no | no | yes |
| Corrosion-floor/chassis | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Rear suspension/Under Frame | Comprehensive | Basic | Van | Motorhome |
| Springs/suspension bars | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Anti roll bar | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Dampers/bushes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Suspension arms/fixings | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Location rods/fixings | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Bump stops/gaiters | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Wheel hubs/bearings | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Pipes/hoses | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Sub frames/mountings | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Chassis members | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Corrosion Protection | yes | no | no | yes |
| Corrosion-floor/chassis | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Clutch/Transmission | Comprehensive | Basic | Van | Motorhome |
| Fluid/oil leaks | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Cables/Adjustments | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Hydraulic system | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Linkage (wear) | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Casings | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Mountings | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Drive shaft assembly | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Universal/sliding Joints | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Backlash | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Gaiters | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Prop shaft(s) | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Bearings/supports | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Exhaust System | Comprehensive | Basic | Van | Motorhome |
| Manifold | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Pipes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Silencer(s) Catalyst | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Heat shields/Mountings | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Joints/couplings | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| System condition | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Fuel System | Comprehensive | Basic | Van | Motorhome |
| Tank | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Tank Fixings | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Fuel lines | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Breather pipes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Evidence of leaks | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Brakes | Comprehensive | Basic | Van | Motorhome |
| Master cylinder security | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Fluid Leaks | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Servo/power system | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Flexible hoses | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Pipes/connections | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Discs/pads (if visible) | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| H/Brake/operation adjustment | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| H/Brake linkage | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Pedal/linkage | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Wheels and Tyres | Comprehensive | Basic | Van | Motorhome |
| Wheel Rims | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Wheel Trims | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Right front tyre | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Left front tyre | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Right rear tyre | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Left rear tyre | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Spare tyre | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Road Test | Comprehensive | Basic | Van | Motorhome |
| Distance covered where possible | 10 miles | 5 miles | 5 miles | 10 miles |
| Final drive operation/noise | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Gearbox operation/noise | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Engine performance | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Engine noise | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Excess smoke | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Overheating evidence | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Auto changes/kick down | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Instruments/controls operation | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Steering wheel alignment | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Clutch operation | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| 4WD operation | yes | no | yes | yes |
| Cooling fan operation | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Steering effort | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Hot restart | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Road holding/stability | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| General steering/handling | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Foot brake operation | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| H/Brake operation | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Suspension noise | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Warning Lights | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Final Check | Comprehensive | Basic | Van | Motorhome |
| Uneven tyre wear | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Oil leaks | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Coolant leaks | yes | yes | yes | yes |