How Many Years Are Vehicles Exempt from Inspection?

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New vehicles that meet the regulations can be exempt from inspection for six years, but owners need to apply for the annual inspection compliance mark at the vehicle management office every two years. Conditions for vehicles exempt from inspection for 6 years: The motor vehicle must be a non-commercial vehicle; the vehicle's approved seating capacity must be 9 or fewer. Starting from November 20, 2020, non-commercial small and micro passenger vehicles with 7-9 seats (excluding minivans) are included in the exemption scope; the vehicle type specified on the driving license: sedan (mini, small, medium, large), micro ordinary passenger vehicle, micro off-road passenger vehicle, small ordinary passenger vehicle, small off-road passenger vehicle, small special passenger vehicle; vehicles that have not been registered for more than 4 years since the date of manufacture are excluded; vehicles that meet the above conditions and have not been involved in any traffic accidents causing casualties during the exemption period. Content of the annual inspection: Check whether the engine, chassis, body, and their attachments are clean, complete, and effective, whether the paint surface is uniform and aesthetically pleasing, whether the main assemblies have been replaced, and whether they match the initial inspection records; Test whether the vehicle's braking performance, steering control, lighting, exhaust, and other safety performances comply with the requirements of the "Technical Conditions for Safe Operation of Motor Vehicles"; Check whether the vehicle has been modified, remodeled, or altered, whether the driving license, license plate, and all registered vehicle records match the actual condition of the vehicle, whether there are any changes, and whether approval and modification procedures have been completed; Check whether the license plate, driving license, and the enlarged license plate characters printed on the vehicle are damaged, altered, or unclear, and whether they need to be replaced; For large vehicles, check whether the unit name or the name of the street, township, or town where the vehicle is located and the number of passengers allowed in the cab are printed in Chinese imitation Song font on both sides of the door as required; For trucks, check whether the rear tailgate (including the trailer's rear tailgate) exterior is printed with the vehicle number enlarged 2~3 times as required, and whether the word "individual" is printed on both sides of the door for individually or jointly owned vehicles; the characters must be clear, and unit codes or other patterns are not allowed (special circumstances require approval from the vehicle management office).