R714-162-17. Vehicle Exterior

  (1) When examining the exterior of a vehicle, the inspector shall:

  (a) check the exterior for torn metal parts, moldings, or any body parts that may protrude from the vehicle; and

  (i) issue a rejection inspection certificate when metal, molding, or other loose or dislocated parts protrude from the surface of the vehicle causing a safety hazard;

  (b) check parts and accessories for proper securement; and

  (i) issue a rejection inspection certificate when parts or accessories are not properly secured;

  (c) check the condition of front and rear bumpers; and

  (i) issue a rejection inspection certificate when:

  (A) the front bumper is missing, misplaced, loosely attached, broken, or torn so that a portion is protruding creating a hazard; or

  (B) rear impact guards are missing;

  (d) check front fenders; and

  (i) issue a rejection inspection certificate when any fender has been removed or altered to such extent that it does not cover the entire width of the tire and wheel;

  (e) check door latches, locks, hinges, and handles for proper operation, improper adjustment, and broken or missing components; and

  (i) issue a rejection inspection certificate when:

  (A) a door is broken or hinges are sagging so that the door cannot be tightly closed;

  (B) a door does not open properly or close tightly; or

  (C) any door part is missing, broken, or sagging to the extent that the door cannot be opened and closed properly;

  (f) check the hood and hood latch for proper operation; and

  (i) issue a rejection inspection certificate when:

  (A) the hood is missing, the hood latch does not securely hold the hood in its proper fully closed position, or the secondary safety catch does not function properly; or

  (B) the latch release mechanism or its parts are broken, missing, or badly adjusted so that the hood cannot be opened and closed properly;

  (g) check the exterior rearview mirrors; and

  (i) issue a rejection inspection certificate when:

  (A) the right or left exterior mirror is loose or missing;

  (B) a mirror is difficult to adjust or cannot maintain a set adjustment;

  (C) a mirror extends beyond the vehicle width limit of 102 inches;

  (i) allowance should be made for truck tractors inspected without a trailer attached when the extra width the mirrors extend are to provide rearward visibility around the trailer; and

  (D) a mirror is cracked, has sharp edges, or is pitted or clouded to the extent that rear vision is obscured; and

  (h) check all motor and transmission mount components; and

  (i) advise the owner when any heat cracks are present; and

  (ii) issue a rejection inspection certificate when:

  (A) a mount bolt or nut is broken, loose, or missing;

  (B) the rubber cushion is separated from the metal plate of the mount;

  (C) there is a split through the rubber cushion;

  (D) the engine or transmission is sagging to the point where the mount bottoms out or engine misalignment to the point of drive train component compromise; or

  (E) fluid filled mounts are leaking, which are verified from the mount.