How often should a private car undergo inspection?

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JohnFitz
07/30/25 8:45am
Private cars are generally exempt from inspection within the first 6 years, and require an annual inspection after exceeding 6 years. The following is an introduction to vehicle annual inspection: Inspection exemption scope: The inspection exemption scope for motor vehicles has been expanded from the original non-operational small and mini passenger vehicles with 6 seats or fewer within 6 years to those with 7-9 seats. Inspection cycle: For vehicles exempt from inspection, the first 6 years can be exempt from on-site inspection, only requiring procedures to be completed every two years. From 6-10 years, an annual inspection is required. The new policy stipulates that the inspection cycle for private cars remains unchanged for the first 6 years, but for vehicles aged 6-10 years, the inspection cycle has been changed from annual to biennial. That is, exempt vehicles only require biennial inspections within 10 years, with on-site inspections needed only in the 6th and 8th years.
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