How long can a motor vehicle's annual inspection be overdue?

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There is no clear legal stipulation on how long a vehicle's annual inspection can be overdue. According to Article 49 of the 'Motor Vehicle Registration Regulations' (Order No. 124 of the Ministry of Public Security of the People's Republic of China), the owner of a motor vehicle may apply for an inspection compliance mark at the vehicle management office of the registration location within three months before the expiration of the motor vehicle's inspection validity period. Regulations on the timing of annual inspections: The first annual inspection for a passenger car is required when it reaches six years of age. Non-operational small and micro passenger vehicles, including family cars over 6 years but under 10 years old, need to undergo an annual inspection every two years. For a vehicle that has just reached six years, the annual inspection requires driving the vehicle to the inspection station with the ID card, vehicle license, vehicle and vessel tax or tax exemption certificate, and compulsory traffic insurance policy. After passing the inspection, a certification form will be issued. Finally, this form along with the carried documents should be taken to the relevant window to receive the annual inspection sticker.