On 2016-07-01, the Ontario Ministry of Transport (MTO) is changing the requirements for used vehicle safety inspections for vehicles to pass and be considered roadworthy. We are not increasing our price to perform safety inspections, but the changes will likely increase the cost of associated repairs and make for safer driving. The new inspection standard involves new or more specific requirements in the following areas:
Body
- structural integrity of cab, cargo or passenger body, frame or sub-frame, tailgate, bumper, seats and seat belts
- inspect equipment, latches, handles, door openers, hinges and other devices attached to the vehicle
- inspect the entire area of the windshield swept by both wipers
- window tint
- occupant protection systems required by federal law must now be tested via the vehicle diagnostic lamp
- system check including originally equipped air bags, seatbelt pre-tensioners, and side air bag curtains
- all equipment must be present, in good working condition and free of visible hazard.
Brakes
- measure dimensions of brake components including drum, rotor and brake lining
- clearer distinctions among types of brake systems. (e.g. vacuum assist, hydraulic assist, air assist)
- Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) systems, required for light duty vehicles manufactured on or after 2011-09-01, must function as designed.
Instruments and Auxiliary Equipment
- horn switch
- speedometer, odometer
- windshield wiper
- limits on coolant leaking from heaters and fuel leakage from auxiliary heaters.
Lamps
- Lighting must satisfy the federal standard in force on date of manufacture
Powertrain
- accelerator pedal (you need one) and throttle
- clutch pedal and clutch
- gear shifter and indicator
- drive shaft, differential
- engine and transmission mounts
- drive belt pulley, powertrain
- fuel system
- exhaust system
Suspension
- shock/strut ride height, bushing
- suspension components and travel.
Steering
- Steering system, pumps, and parts
- remote steering systems
Electrical
- wiring
- battery, posts, connections, mounts, and covers
- ground
Tire and Wheel
- increased minimum tread depth
- all points on a tire must be at or above the minimum
- no mixing of types of tires (e.g. radial with bias ply)
- wheel spacers are prohibited; adapters are permitted
Coupling Devices
- Clearer distinctions among types of hitches and criteria for each type of hitch
Road Test
- tell-tale noises and vibrations
- shock absorber function
- odometer
- steering
- etc.
General
- inspection report, detailing the results of the inspection, including measurements and warning lamps.
For details:
http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/trucks/motor-vehicle-inspection-stations.shtml#passenger
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