Roadworthy checklist

[kcmonaro]

Hi all. I did a search and couldn't find exactly what I was looking for so my apology's if I am still posting something already posted. In a few weeks I will have a few spare bucks to get my GQ 91 wagon back on the road and I wanted to do as much as I could before I get someone to issue a roadworthy to get her registered. Is there a thorough check list that anyone knows of that I could reference before I get started? I'm in QLD (Cairns). I'm not exactly trusting of cert issuers since I had one done years ago and my car failed after the mech claimed that my "rear passenger side window wound down too slow" . I did ask why that would fail a car rego inspection and he stated that "If your car landed in the water , your rear passenger would take too long to get out through the window!". Letting him know that no one could wind a window down once under water until the car filled up with water didn't help. This was for a car we had just spent over 60 grand on restoring. Either way I don't want to chance anything so any tips realty would help.

[threedogs]

Not sure on a list but all lights working, all bushes in good condition ,no oil leaks, wiper blades.
Brakes in top condition even hand brake adjusted properly. PM alitis007 he may have a better idea

[DX grunt]

This link is for WA, but may assist you.

http://www.transport.wa.gov.au/mediaFiles/LBU_VS_B_VehicleMaintenance.pdf

Take care out there.

Rossco

[rkinsey]

VIC Roads Certificate of Roadworthiness - http://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/Home/Registration/BuySellTransferVehicles/CertificateOfRoadworthiness/

QLD Govt Roadworthy and safety certificates - https://www.qld.gov.au/transport/registration/roadworthy/index.html

NSW RTA Get a saftey Check - http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/registration/safetycheck/index.html

Hope this helps,

Cheers,

Rob

[Alitis007]

Each states roadworthy guidelines are a bit different but here in vic at a minimum

No oil leaks
All exterior lights to be working and their lenses not faded or cracked
Brake lining a minimum of 3mm
Disc brake rotors above their scrap thickness and drums no larger than their max diameter
Rims tyres as per factory spec but can be 25mm taller and 25mm wider and the tyres to have more than 3mm of tread
Windscreen not to be cracked or excessively sand blasted

The list goes on and on from seat belts to suspension bushes and the ADR's that the car was made to comply with, so check with your local RTA and EPA with what requirements you must meet.

[GQ TANK]

Check the rubber brake hoses (between the hub and chassis )- as they crack (I got knocked back on these)
Windscreen washers & wipers work (front and back). In vic if its there it has to work!!
If the seat is damaged - put a seat cover over it
Cracked or loose steering wheel
Cracked or badly faded indicators
If you have a spare it must be road worthy (in vic)
jack and handle
All bushs have to be ok
etc

[viking]

just my 2c's worth add to list seatbelts not freyed and retract well, foot pedal rubbers not worn, no tears in seat coverings. all door locks working (if central locking it should work too?)

[kind]

If its a 7 seater you must have 7 seats in the car I failed vause I jave draws in the back so I took the seats out also check the bushes at least 70% of people fail for them also make sure you let them know your keeping the car also helps heaps haha

[slamnsam]

+1 for seating capacity on the tag i got caught out on that one once

[slamnsam]

also gas tank test date on vehicles fitted with lpg

[04OFF]

Here this may help....

http://www.tmr.qld.gov.au/~/media/Safety/Vehicle%20standards%20and%20modifications/Vehicle%20modifications/Industry%20codes%20of%20practice/vehiclestandardscodeofpracticesection2feb2004.pdf




Check the rubber brake hoses (between the hub and chassis )- as they crack (I got knocked back on these)
Windscreen washers & wipers work (front and back). In vic if its there it has to work!!
If the seat is damaged - put a seat cover over it
Cracked or loose steering wheel
Cracked or badly faded indicators
If you have a spare it must be road worthy (in vic)
jack and handle
All bushs have to be ok
etc

Not so in QLD, I lost a bet over that one , didn't belive it till I saw it in black and white ,how friggin stupid !

As I didn't believe it myself, Page 74 (notes).......

http://www.tmr.qld.gov.au/~/media/Safety/Vehicle%20standards%20and%20modifications/Vehicle%20modifications/Industry%20codes%20of%20practice/vehiclestandardscodeofpracticesection2feb2004.pdf









Here is the main page for the info as a reference.....


http://www.tmr.qld.gov.au/Safety/Vehicle-standards-and-modifications/Vehicle-modifications/Industry-codes-of-practice.aspx#light


BTW , section 1 covers the conduct of approved inspection stations. :biggrin: