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What is the Scrap Period for Pickup Trucks?

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JoannaFitz
07/29/25 3:53pm
Pickup trucks are classified as light-duty trucks. When they reach 15 years of service or accumulate 600,000 kilometers in mileage, they must be scrapped according to regulations. Vehicle Scrap Period: The vehicle scrap period refers to the safety inspection system based on the number of seats and usage time during the vehicle's service life, generally applicable only to commercial vehicles. Household pickup trucks do not have a scrap period but are subject to the 600,000-kilometer scrap rule. Pickup Truck Annual Inspection Regulations: New pickup trucks are exempt from inspection for the first 6 years, but within the first 6 years, they must have a stamp from the vehicle management office every two years. From years 7 to 15, they require an annual inspection, and after 15 years, a semi-annual inspection. Pickup trucks that fail the annual inspection or exceed 600,000 kilometers must be scrapped.
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