Body Exterior
Glass
Door locks/operation
Fuel filler cover/petrol cap
General bodywork condition
Corrosion
Wheels & Tires
Front right tire
Front left tire
Rear left tire
Rear right tire
Spare tire
Interior & Luggage Compartment
Seat mechanism
Seat belts
Internal mirrors
Boot/tailgate lock
Electrical Controls
Ignition lock/starting system
Battery charging system
Headlights
Side lights/running lights
Rear lights & number plate illumination
Brake lights
Indicator & hazard lights
Reverse & fog lights
Auxiliary lights
Panel lights/dashboard illumination
Switches & controls
Instrument/controls function
Horn
Windows & sunroof operation
Wipers & jet washers
Brakes
Master cylinder security
Fluid leaks
Servo/power system
Flexible hoses
Pipes/unions & connections
Discs & pads
Hand brake operation/adjustments
Hand brake linkage
Pedal/linkage
Engine Compartment
Coolant level
Coolant leaks
Antifreeze
Radiator & cap
Hoses & pipes
Drive belts
Water pump
Power steering fluid level
Clutch fluid level
Brake fluid level
Engine oil level
External engine leaks
Engine mounts
Turbo/supercharger
Fuel pump & pipes
Accelerator linkage
Cold starting
Fast idle when engine cold
Noise level when engine cold
Excess fumes/smoke
Clutch & Transmission
Fluid/oil leaks
Cables/adjustment
Hydraulic system
Linkages (check for signs of wear)
Casings
Mountings
Drive shaft assemblies
Universal & sliding joints
Clutch backlash
Rubber gaiters
Propshaft(s)
Bearings & supports
Exhaust System
Inlet manifold
Outlet manifold
Pipes
Silencer(s)
Heat shields & mountings
Joints & couplings
Catalytic converter
Overall system condition
Fuel System
Fuel tank
Fuel tank fixings
Fuel lines
Breather pipes
Evidence of leaks
Suspension, Underframe & Steering
Engine underside leaks
Steering joints & ball joints
Steering rack
Chassis members
Power steering
Wheels, hubs & bearings
Springs & suspension unit
Pipes & hoses
Dampers & bushes
Gaiters
Sub frames & mountings
Suspension arms, mountings & fixings
Tie bars & anti-roll bars
Anti roll-bar
Evidence of floor/chassis corrosion
Bumper stops & gaiters
Road Test
Engine - performance
Engine - noise
Engine - excessive fumes or smoke
Evidence of overheating
Gearbox operation & noise level
Final drive operation & noise level
Clutch operation
Cooling fan operation
Instruments & controls functioning
General steering & handling
Footbrake operation
Hand brake operation
Suspension noise
Road holding stability
Warning lights
Convenience
Owners manual
Service book & history
Keys & remote controls
Completion
Additional Observations
