Does a nine-year-old car require annual inspection?
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No, according to the new regulations, non-operational small and mini passenger vehicles (excluding minivans) with 7 to 9 seats within 6 years are included in the exemption range. For non-operational small and mini passenger vehicles (excluding minivans) over 6 years but less than 10 years old, the inspection frequency has been adjusted from once per year to once every two years. For private vehicles over 10 years old, the original inspection cycle still applies, meaning annual inspections for vehicles aged 10 to 15 years, and inspections every six months for vehicles over 15 years old. The new regulations for private vehicle annual inspection items are as follows: 1. Additional inspection step: The online inspection process for private vehicles now includes a "safety defect recall" step. If a vehicle has safety issues and is subject to a manufacturer recall, the inspector will notify the owner. 2. Clarified exterior inspection scope: The new regulations specify and relax the exterior inspection standards, allowing modifications such as grilles, running boards, roof racks, bumpers, and wheel rims. Here is relevant information: 1. Exemption range: The exemption range for motor vehicles has been expanded from the original ≤6 seats to 7-9 seat non-operational small and mini passenger vehicles. This means that after November 20th, 7-9 seat non-operational small and mini passenger vehicles under 6 years old can enjoy the exemption policy. 2. Inspection cycle: The new certificate shows that the inspection cycle for the first 6 years of private vehicles remains unchanged, while vehicles aged 6-10 years will be inspected every two years instead of annually. In other words, exempted vehicles will be inspected every two years within 10 years, but only the 6th and 8th years require on-site inspections.
