How Many Years Can a Decommissioned Vehicle Be Driven as a Private Car?
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Decommissioned vehicles can be driven as private cars for about five years. Here are the specific details about decommissioned vehicles: 1. Procedures: For purchasing a vehicle retired from military service, consumers need to complete relevant documentation procedures and then apply for the old vehicle's tax payment formalities with the vehicle registration authority. If purchasing a retired taxi, the vehicle can only be sold after its service life expires, and an extension of two years for scrapping can be applied for. 2. Lifespan: A 15-year-old decommissioned vehicle, if converted from commercial to non-commercial use, can generally be driven for about five more years. Vehicles converted from commercial to non-commercial use typically have a service life of eight years.
This is an interesting question. Let me share some insights from a regulatory perspective. In many places, like China, the mandatory retirement age for private vehicles has been largely abolished. Previously, vehicles were required to be scrapped after 15 years, but now it depends on the vehicle's condition and whether it can pass the annual inspection to determine how long it can be driven. For retired vehicles that were previously government-owned, such as police cars or taxis, they need to go through a conversion process to obtain private vehicle license plates. There is no fixed legal age limit, but the vehicle must undergo regular inspections. After 15 years, inspections might be required twice a year, and if the vehicle fails to meet the standards, it must be retired. I've seen many people buy retired vehicles and drive them—how long they last depends on their initial usage history. Vehicles with high mileage tend to have more wear and tear, and their engines or suspensions might not last long. Safety comes first; if the vehicle fails inspections or has safety hazards, it won't last long. On average, with good maintenance, they can last a few years, but there's no upper limit—it all depends on the vehicle's condition.
