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Will Your Seatbelts Pass a Rego Inspection?

28 December 2022 by Yvonne Carter

Most vehicle owners understand that if their vehicle reaches a certain age, they may need to present it for a rego inspection. This is also known as a "pink slip" check and is designed to ensure that each vehicle is safe and fit for purpose. If you have bought an older vehicle and need to present it for its first inspection, you will want to ensure that you pass the first time. Still, you may not be aware that some of the checks can look at items inside the vehicle rather than beneath.

What do you need to know about rego inspections?

An Eye on Safety

When it comes to safety, components such as brakes, suspension and steering are critical and must always be in good condition. You cannot expect the vehicle to pass the pink slip check if any of those parts need attention or may have worn out. Yet the inspectors will also want to look closely inside the cabin and at other critical safety measures such as seat mountings and seat belts.

Conform with Standards

Every fitted seat belt must conform with the relevant Australian Standards, such as AS/NZS 2596. These checks will determine if the belt can still function as intended by its original manufacturer and also closely examine its condition. As time goes by, the belts may start to fray as they rub up against certain other furniture, and some deterioration is to be expected. However, you need to be very careful if you think you can restore or even "re-web" these belts and still pass the rego inspection. These rules may change from one jurisdiction to the next, and it's important not to make assumptions in this area.

Replacement Seatbelts

Should your seat belts be worn to such a degree that they are unlikely to pass the pink slip test, you may need to get a replacement. When you do so, remember that there are only certain manufacturers licensed to make seatbelts in accordance with the relevant Australian Standards. These will have gone through rigorous tests to ensure that they can function in the event of an accident.

Get More Information

As you can see, a rego inspection will cover much more than brakes, steering, suspension and other "obvious" safety issues. If you're in doubt about your vehicle and want to ensure that you pass such a test, get in touch with an experienced professional for their advice.

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