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Method of Inspection

Reason for Rejection

Engine and transmission should be clean and free from leaks

Check the engine and transmission for leakage of any type of oil

Check without operating any equipment other than the engine which may be run at tick-over speed

Temporary means of preventing leaked oil reaching the ground are not acceptable.

Check temporary repairs for oil leakage

Any oil leak which deposits oil on the ground during the test which forms a pool greater than 10mm diameter in a five minute period or a number of leaks which collectively would deposit oil at the same rate.

A temporary means of preventing leaked oil reaching the ground.

Any leak which when the vehicle is in motion could compromise the Health and Safety of its passengers.

Oil leakage from a temporary repair