How Old Can a Car Be Before It's Not Allowed on the Road?

[AdrianaMarie]

A car's lifespan is not strictly defined by time. In China, domestic vehicles with mileage under 600,000 kilometers can generally be driven on the road. After 15 years, vehicles must undergo two annual inspections, and those that pass can continue to be driven normally, except for taxis. Service life limits for various motor vehicles: Small and mini taxi passenger vehicles: 8 years; Medium-sized taxi passenger vehicles: 10 years; Large taxi passenger vehicles: 12 years; Rental passenger vehicles: 15 years; Small instructional passenger vehicles: 10 years; Medium-sized instructional passenger vehicles: 12 years; Large instructional passenger vehicles: 15 years; Public transport passenger vehicles: 13 years; Three-wheeled vehicles and low-speed trucks with single-cylinder engines: 9 years; Low-speed trucks with multi-cylinder engines and mini trucks: 12 years; Dangerous goods transport trucks: 10 years; Other trucks (including semi-trailer towing vehicles and full-trailer towing vehicles): 15 years.