Can a car pass the annual inspection with the engine malfunction light on?
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Car cannot pass the annual inspection with the engine malfunction light on. The annual inspection is to check whether the car is qualified, and during the annual inspection, if any malfunction light is on, the car cannot pass the inspection. Contents of the annual inspection: Check whether the engine, chassis, body and its auxiliary equipment are clean, complete and effective, whether the paint surface is uniform and beautiful, whether the main assemblies have been replaced, and whether they are consistent with the initial inspection records. Check whether the vehicle's braking performance, steering control, lights, exhaust and other safety performance meet the requirements of the "Technical Conditions for Safe Operation of Motor Vehicles". Check whether the vehicle has been modified, remodeled or transformed, whether the driving license, license plate and vehicle registration records are consistent with the actual condition of the vehicle, whether there are any changes, and whether the approval and change procedures have been completed. Check whether the license plate, driving license and the enlarged license plate number printed on the vehicle are damaged, altered or unclear, and whether they need to be replaced. Check whether large vehicles are sprayed with the unit name or the name of the street, town or township where the vehicle is located and the number of people allowed in the cab in Chinese imitation Song font on both sides of the door as required. Check whether the rear fender of the truck (including the rear fender of the trailer) is sprayed with the license plate number enlarged 2~3 times as required, and whether the words "individual" are sprayed on both sides of the door for individual or joint-venture vehicles; the handwriting must be clear, and unit codes or other patterns are not allowed (special cases must be approved by the vehicle management office).
I just experienced the issue of the check engine light coming on during the annual inspection, which caused me to fail. The inspection tests exhaust emissions and safety systems, and a lit check engine light usually indicates an error code, such as a faulty oxygen sensor or a clogged catalytic converter, which can lead to excessive emissions and immediate rejection. When my car's light was on, I dragged it to the inspection station, and the inspector used a scanner to read the code and failed me on the spot, wasting 200 yuan on the inspection fee and time for repairs. Later, I had a technician replace the sensor to fix the issue. So don't take chances—if the light is on, use an OBD scanner to diagnose the problem and get it fixed before the inspection to save time, money, and stress. Regular maintenance like changing spark plugs and cleaning carbon deposits can reduce the risk of the light coming on. Before the inspection, do a self-check to ensure the light is off and everything runs smoothly.
