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Body Exterior

 Basic

 

Plus

 

1 Panel condition/alignment  

 

  

2 Paintwork 

  

3 Exterior trim

  

4 Glass

    

  

5 Bumpers/number plates

  

6 Door locks/operation  

    

  

7 Fuel filler cover/petrol cap  

    

  

8 Soft top (operation/condition)   

  

9 Body damage  

    

  

10 Past repair evident *

    

  

11 Corrosion

    

  

12 Mud flaps

  

    

  

Engine Compartment 

Basic  

Plus

    

  

13 Coolant level  

    

  

14 Coolant leak  

    

  

15 Antifreeze

    

  

16 Radiator/cap  

    

  

17 Hoses/pipes  

    

  

18 Drive belts

    

  

19 Water pump

    

  

20 Power steering fluid level

    

  

21 Clutch fluid level  

    

  

22 Brake fluid level

    

  

23 Engine oil level

    

  

24 External leaks (engine)

    

  

25 Engine mountings

    

  

26 Fuel injection

    

  

27 Turbo/super charger

    

  

28 Fuel pump/pipes

    

  

29 Accelerator linkage

    

  

30 Body panels

    

  

31 Bonnet catch

    

  

32 Bonnet hinges

    

  

33 Cold starting

    

  

34 Fast idle (cold)

    

  

35 Noise level (cold)

    

  

36 Excess fumes/smoke

    

  

    

  

Electrical/controls 

Basic  

Plus

    

  

37 Starting system/ignition lock  

    

  

38 Battery charging system  

    

  

39 Headlights  

    

  

40 Side light/running lights

    

  

41 Rear lights/number plate lights

    

  

42 Stop lights

    

  

43 Indicators/hazard lights

    

  

44 Reverse/fog lights

    

  

45 Auxiliary lights  

    

  

46 Panel lights

    

  

47 Mirrors (electric)

    

  

48 Switches/controls

    

  

49 Instrument/controls function

    

  

50 Horn

    

  

51 Radio/cassette/CD/aerial

    

  

52 Heater fan/controls

    

  

53 Air con. operation

    

  

54 Door locking

    

  

55 Window/sunroof operation

    

  

56 Wipers/washers

    

  

57 Headlamp washer/headlamp wiper

    

  

    

  

Interior luggage compartment 

Basic  

Plus

    

  

58 Steering wheel/adjustment   

    

  

59 Seat upholstery

    

  

60 Seat mechanism  

    

  

61 Seat belts

    

  

62 Carpets

  

63 Door trim panels   

  

64 Door fittings/operation

  

65 Door seals/hinges

  

66 Interior sills

  

67 Headlining/visors

  

68 Sunroof   

  

69 Dash panel (condition)

  

70 Cigarette lighter

  

71 Mirrors - internal

    

  

72 Rear parcel shelf

    

  

73 Boot/tailgate lock

    

  

74 Luggage area trim/condition

  

75 Illumination lights 

  

76 Tool kit etc.

  

77 Soft top material

  

78 Tonneau cover

  

    

  

Front suspension steering 

Basic

Plus

    

  

79 Engine underside leakage

    

  

80 Steering joints/ball joints  

    

  

81 Steering rack

    

  

82 Chassis members

    

  

83 Power steering

    

  

84 Wheels hubs/bearings

    

  

85 Springs/suspension unit

    

  

86 Pipes/hoses

    

  

87 Dampers (conditions/leaks)

    

  

88 Gaiters

    

  

89 Sub frames/mountings

    

  

90 Suspension arms/mountings

    

  

91 Tie bars/anti roll bars

    

  

92 Corrosion protection

    

  

93 Corrosion - floor/chassis

    

  

    

  

Clutch/transmission - manual 

Basic

Plus

    

  

94 Fluid/oil leaks

    

  

95 Cables/adjustment

    

  

96 Hydraulic system

    

  

97 Linkage (wear)

    

  

98 Casings

    

  

99 Mountings

    

  

100 Drive shaft assemblies

    

  

101 Universal/sliding joints

    

  

102 Backlash

    

  

103 Gaiters

    

  

104 Propshaft(s)

    

  

105 Bearings/supports

    

  

    

  

Rear suspension and underframe

Basic

Plus

    

  

106 Springs/suspension unit  

    

  

107 Anti-roll bar  

    

  

108 Dampers/bushes  

    

  

109 Suspension arms/fixings

    

  

110 Location rod/fixings

    

  

111 Bumpers stops/gaiters

    

  

112 Wheel hubs/bearings

    

  

113 Pipes/hoses

    

  

114 Sub frames/mountings

    

  

115 Chassis members

    

  

116 Corrosion protection

    

  

117 Corrosion - floor/chassis

    

  

    

  

Wheels and tyres 

Basic  

Plus

    

  

118 Wheel rims   

    

  

119 Wheel trims

    

  

120 Front right tyre

    

  

121 Front left tyre

    

  

122 Rear right tyre

    

  

123 Rear left tyre

    

  

124 Spare

    

  

    

  

Exhaust system

Basic   

Plus

    

  

125 Manifold

    

  

126 Pipes

    

  

127 Silencer(s)/catalyst  

    

  

128 Heat shields/mountings

    

  

129 Joints/couplings

    

  

130 System condition

    

  

    

  

Fuel system

Basic

Plus

    

  

131 Tank  

    

  

132 Tank fixings

    

  

133 Fuel lines

    

  

134 Breather pipes

    

  

135 Evidence of leaks

    

  

    

  

Brakes 

Basic

Plus

    

  

136 Master cylinder security  

    

  

137 Fluid leaks  

    

  

138 Servo/power system

    

  

139 Flexible hoses

    

  

140 Pipes/connections

    

  

141 Discs/pads (if visible)

    

  

142 Hand/parking brake operation
      and adjustments

    

  

143 Hand/parking brake linkage

    

  

144 Pedal/linkage 

    

  

    

  

Road test

Basic

Plus

    

  

145 Engine - performance

    

  

146 Engine - noise

    

  

147 Excess smoke

    

  

148 Overheating evidence

    

  

149 Gearbox operation/noise level

    

  

150 Auto changes/kickdown

    

  

151 Final drive operation/noise level

    

  

152 Clutch operation

    

  

153 4wd operation

    

  

154 Cooling fan operation **

    

  

155 Instrument/controls function

    

  

156 Steering wheel alignment

    

  

157 Steering effort

    

  

158 General steering/handling

    

  

159 Footbrake operation

    

  

160 Hand/parking brake operation

    

  

161 Suspension noise

    

  

162 Road holding/stability

    

  

163 Hot restarting

    

  

164 Warning lights  

    

  

165 Cruise control 

    

  

    

  

Final check

Basic

Plus

    

  

166 Leaks - fluid

    

  

General notes & exclusions
* Repairs and replacement panels will only be reported if work has not been carried out to a professional standard.
** Providing engine reaches operating temperature on road test.