What is the Scrapping Period for Mini Trucks?

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Mini trucks have a mandatory scrapping period of 8 years. A mini truck refers to a commercial vehicle with a length ≤3500mm and a total mass ≤1800kg. Once the service life reaches 8 years, it must be scrapped compulsorily. Light-duty and large commercial trucks have a scrapping period of 10 years. Difference between recommended scrapping and compulsory scrapping: Recommended scrapping suggests disposal, but the vehicle can remain in use if it still meets operational requirements. Compulsory scrapping means the vehicle must be decommissioned without exception. There are four criteria for compulsory scrapping: 1. Reaching the prescribed service life; 2. Failing to meet national safety technical standards for in-use vehicles after repairs and adjustments; 3. Still exceeding national emission or noise standards for in-use vehicles after repairs, adjustments, or control technology implementation; 4. Failing to obtain valid inspection certification for three consecutive inspection cycles after the validity period expires. According to Article 43 of the 'Motor Vehicle Registration Regulations', when applying for new vehicle registration after transferring or deregistering an old vehicle, the original owner may request to retain the old license plate number. The following conditions apply: the application must be submitted within six months after transfer/deregistration, and the owner must have possessed the original vehicle for over three years.