Inspection Result

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Inspection Result

Source of Definition: D20/79.

Source of Data: Vehicle inspection form.

Identifies an item which is inspected and if it meets the minimum inspection criteria.

Subfield 1: A code used to record if an item being inspected meets requirements.

Code	Description
P	Pass (meets inspection criteria)
F	Fail (does not pass inspection criteria)
A	Not applicable

Subfield 2: Inspection Item Code, is an identifier of a given item inspected.

Subfield 3: Inspection Item Description, is a human readable description of the item inspected.

The rules governing a given inspection, dictate which items are inspected.

Logical Format (Type/Max Length): AN/54 (A/1, AN/3, A/50).

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VIS005

inspection type: group

The inspection is composed of:

result type: string-code
itemCode type: string-code
itemDescription type: string

Inspection Items

Jurisdiction's rules specify which items are checked and what the minimum inspection criteria are for these items. A vehicle inspection may include reviewing:

Area	Code	Description	Note
Brake:	B02	Drum or Disk Condition
	B04	Fluid Retention
	B06	Line Material Condition
	B08	Lining or Pad Condition
	B10	Linkage Condition
	B12	Master Cylinder Fluid Level
	B14	Parking Reserve
	B16	Pedal Reserve
	B18	Force Equalization
	B20	Stopping Distance	A test of whether the distance needed to achieve a full stop is in conformity.
	C02	Cross Frame Member Condition	A test of front and or/ rear Cross Frame Member Condition
	D02	Driver License Status	A check if the driver's license is correct and still current.
Emissions			AKA: Emissions tests, smog tests or emission inspections.
	EM1	EPA Inspection Reading	A test if the emission reading meets requirements of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency [40 CFR 85 & 86]. A federal regulation overseen by the EPA, covering the Control Of Air Pollution From Mobile Sources. For details see 40 CFR 85 on eCFR.
	EM2	Inspection Reading	A test if the emission reading meets requirements of the testing jurisdiction.
	EM3	CA ARB Inspection Reading	A test if the emission reading meets requirements of the California Air Resources Board.
	EM4	Pollution Control Components Integrity
	EM6	Pollution Control Valves, Condition
	EN2	Engine / Motor Mounting Condition
Exhaust	EX2	Muffler Condition
	EX4	Pipe Condition
	EX6	Routing of System
	EX8	Tailpipe Condition
	EX9	Tailpipe Outlet Condition
Fuel	F02	Filler Cap Condition
	F04	System Condition	A check from the carburetor and/or fuel pump, to and including the fuel tank.
	F06	Tank Condition
	F08	Tank Mounting Condition
	H02	Horn Condition
Lens	LN2	Clearance Lamp Condition
	LN3	Signal Lamp Condition
	LN4	Head Lamp Condition
	LN5	Identification Lamp Condition
	LN6	Side Marker Lamp Condition
	LN7	Stop Lamp Condition
	LN8	Tail Lamp Condition
Lighting	L02	Clearance Lights Condition
	L04	High Beam Condition
	L06	High Beam Indicator Condition
	L08	Identification Lights Condition
	L10	Other Lights Condition
	L12	Reflectors Condition
	L14	Registration Lights Condition
	L16	Side Marker Lights Condition
	L18	Low Beam Function
	L20	Stop Lights Function
	L22	Tail Lights Function
	L24	Turn Signal Indicators Function
	L26	Turn Signals Function
	MI2	Mirror Condition	A check of inside and outside rear view mirror mountings and visibility to the rear, for trucks, cars and motorcycles.
Mud Flaps	MU2	Presence
	MU4	Width
Registration	R02	Plates	A check of the plate and decal: Validity, Visibility and Condition
	R04	Status	A check if the vehicle registration is correct and still current.
	SA2	Safety Inspection Results
School Bus	S02	Aisle Mat Condition
	S04	Bumper Condition
	S06	Emergency Door and Buzzer Condition
	S08	Fire Extinguisher Condition
	S10	First Aid Kit Condition
	S12	Flare or Reflective Triangle Condition
	S14	Flasher Condition
	S16	Lettering Condition
	S18	Seats Condition
	S20	Service Door Condition
	S22	Steptread Condition
	S24	Stop Arm Condition
	SB2	Seat Belt Presence and Condition	A check of all applicable rows of seats.
Steering	T02	Ball Joints and Idler Arm Condition
	T04	Front Wheel Bearings Condition
	T06	Mechanism Power Steering Assembly Condition
	T08	Mechanism Springs, Torsion Bars and Shackles Condition
	T10	Mechanisms Wheel Play, Front
	T12	Pitman Arm
	T14	Shock Absorbers
	T16	Tie Rod End and Stabilizer Link Condition
	T18	Wheel Binding
	T20	Wheel Play
	TH2	Throttle Linkage Operation and Condition	AKA: Gas Pedal Linkage
Wheel	WH2	Tire Type	A check if tires match and are appropriate for the vehicle.
	WH4	Tire Condition	A check for damage, ware and proper inflation.
	WH6	Condition of Studs and Lugs
	WH8	Condition of Rim
Windows	WI2	Windshield Glass Condition	A check for cracks and chips
	WI4	Other Glass Condition
	WI6	Windshield Wiper Function
	WI8	Windshield Wiper Arm and Blade Condition