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Can a 15-year-old car still be driven?

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Wright
07/29/2025, 12:08:49 PM

As long as it passes the annual inspection, it can continue to be driven. Below is the relevant information: 1. Vehicle Inspection: Vehicle inspection refers to a mandatory test for all vehicles that have obtained official license plates and registration certificates, equivalent to an annual physical examination for the vehicle according to the 'Safety Technical Conditions for Motor Vehicle Operation.' 2. Inspection Regulations: Starting from November 20, 2020, in addition to the exemption of non-operational mini and small passenger vehicles with 6 seats or less within 6 years, non-operational mini and small passenger vehicles (excluding vans) with 7 to 9 seats within 6 years are also included in the exemption range. For non-operational mini and small passenger vehicles (excluding vans) older than 6 years but less than 10 years, the inspection frequency is adjusted from once a year to once every two years.

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