Maryland State Inspection Checklist

1. Obtain Vehicle Identification Number and Odometer Reading

2. Inspect Steering For:

• steering wheel condition
• steering column condition
• lash
• travel for jamming or binding
• linkage for excessive free play
• power steering condition
• vehicle must be road tested

3. INSPECT WHEEL ALIGNMENT FOR:

• toe reading
• caster and camber only if road test indicates
• rear wheel alignment and axle

4. INSPECT SUSPENSION FOR:

• ball joint wear
• king pin or spindle bolt condition
• wheel bearing condition
• springs and torsion bar condition
• shock absorber or strut condition

5. INSPECT BRAKE SYSTEMS FOR:

• stopping distance, either road test or decelerometer
• hydraulic system condition
• drum and disc condition
• linting and pad condition
• 2/32 inch general minimum
• general condition of mechanical linkage
• vacuum or hydraulic booster system condition
• parking brake function

6. INSPECT TIRES AND WHEELS FOR:

• condition of tires, size, type and tread depth
• condition of wheels, nuts, studs, or lugs

7. INSPECT FUEL SYSTEM FOR:

• fuel tank condition and leaks
• choke, hand throttle and accelerator operation

8. INSPECT EXHAUST SYSTEM FOR:

• condition of manifold, all piping, muffler, resonator and the tail piping. To include leaks and proper mounting

9. INSPECT BUMPERS FOR:

• condition of bumpers including height and proper mounting

10. INSPECT FENDERS FOR:

• condition of fenders to include mounting and coverage of wheels and tires

11. INSPECT LIGHTING FOR:

• condition and function of all original equipment lighting and whatever added lights are authorized
• inspect head lights for condition, candle power output and aim
• inspect auxiliary or fog lights for aim and proper mounting

12. INSPECT MIRRORS FOR:

• condition of mirrors to include unobstructed view of both inside and outside mirrors when required

13. INSPECT VEHICLE GLAZING FOR:

• proper materials used for specific locations
• operation of driver window
• damage that exceeds allowable limited
• tinting not incorporated into the glazing except as noted in the procedures

14. INSPECT WINDSHIELD WIPERS FOR:

• satisfactory operation and condition of arms and blades

15. INSPECT HOOD/CATCHES FOR:

• condition and proper function of hood for full closure

16. INSPECT DOORS, HANDLES AND LATCHES FOR:

• condition and proper function of all doors, latches, hinges and handles

17. INSPECT FLOOR AND TRUNK FOR:

• holes or rusted out and weakened conditions in floor or truck pan

18. INSPECT SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER FOR:

• operation and legibility
• register in mph or kilometers

19. INSPECT ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FOR:

• proper condition and function of horn
• condition of wiring and switches
• neutral safety switch in automatic transmissions only
• condition of battery cables and hold down

20. INSPECT DRIVERS SEAT FOR:

• presence, condition and mounting

21. INSPECT SAFETY BELTS FOR:

• presence, condition and operation and mounting

22. INSPECT MOTOR MOUNTS:

• if originally manufactured with; check presence and condition

23. INSPECT GEAR SELECTION INDICATOR FOR:

• proper indication of correct position

24. INSPECT UNIVERSAL JOINTS / CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINTS FOR:

• attachment and worn, damaged, or loose joints
• torn or damaged cv boots

25. INSPECT EMISSIONS EQUIPMENT FOR PRESENCE AND PROPER CONNECTION:

• catalytic converter
• positive crankcase ventilation
• air injection system
• exhaust gas recirculation system
• evaporative emissions system