{"id":219,"date":"2012-08-24T12:41:40","date_gmt":"2012-08-24T12:41:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/toyota-dealer.org\/wp1\/2012\/08\/24\/jevic-inspection-for-kenya-march-2012\/"},"modified":"2012-08-24T12:41:40","modified_gmt":"2012-08-24T12:41:40","slug":"jevic-inspection-for-kenya-march-2012","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/toyota-dealer.org\/wp1\/jevic-inspection-for-kenya-march-2012.html","title":{"rendered":"JEVIC Inspection for Kenya March 2012"},"content":{"rendered":"

Kenya Roadworthiness Inspection Criteria for vehicles exported from Japan to Kenya from March 2012 on<\/strong><\/h1>\n

By Jack A. Kates<\/a><\/p>\n

All used vehicle(s) exported to Kenya from Japan must pass the JEVIC Roadworthiness
Inspection (RWI), as regulated by the Kenya Bureau of Standards, prior to export. The criteria includes the following;<\/p>\n

IMPORTANT: Any vehicle not inspected in japan and arriving in Kenya will incur a fee calculated on 15% CIF and be subject to inspection upon arrival by KEBS<\/em>.<\/p>\n

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1) VEHICLES<\/strong><\/p>\n

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a) All vehicles include; small vehicles, passenger vehicles, commercial, multi-purpose vehicles (includes trucks and buses).<\/p>\n

b) No vehicle older than 8 years from the year of First Registration. The difference
between the date of registration and the date of manufacture shall be not more than
one year.<\/p>\n

c)  No Left Hand Drive Vehicles.<\/p>\n

d) Parts and components of the vehicle operate as manufactured.<\/p>\n

e) Vehicle(s) to be presented in a clean manner. Engine to be washed so the VIN and Engine number can be identified.<\/p>\n

f) No discrepancies between regulatory \/ supporting documentation (Export Certificate)
and the actual odometer reading at the time of inspection.<\/p>\n

g) Vehicle must not be contaminated with radiation.<\/p>\n

2) DOCUMENTATION<\/strong><\/p>\n

a) The vehicle must be presented with an original Export Certificate.<\/p>\n

3) DETAILS<\/strong><\/p>\n

a) Visual Inspection<\/strong><\/p>\n

General Appearance<\/p>\n

*Painting color needs to be the same as the one of vehicle body, and completed not to
detract the appearance.<\/p>\n

\uf0b7  No sharp or dangerous projections (including broken aerial, cross-section surface of
damaged parts, etc).
\uf0b7  No missing parts.
\uf0b7  No excessive loose parts.<\/p>\n

Doors<\/p>\n

iii) Interior
\uf0b7  All door, interior linings and upholstery are free from excessive damage (such as
open tears and staining).
\uf0b7  Not containing a large amount of rubbish.
\uf0b7  Components are not to have any deterioration, looseness, and other excessive
damage.
\uf0b7  To be equipped with safety belts that function correctly.
\uf0b7  No corrosion that affects the strength (if corrosion present this must be painted e.g.
painting with chassis black (paster)).
* Standard of corrosion of cargo compartment for commercial vehicles, such as a van, it
is the same as that of trucks. (Refer to Truck section)<\/p>\n

iv) Suspension \/ Underside
\uf0b7  No corrosion that affects the strength (if corrosion present this must be painted e.g.
painting with chassis black (paster)).
* Excluding areas predetermined to rust (only unprotected from manufacture. e.g. surface
of differential case).
\uf0b7  No leakage of water, oil and fuel.
\uf0b7  No tear\u2019s of the boots or bushes.
\uf0b7  No loose mounts.
\uf0b7  Shock absorbers operate normally.<\/p>\n

Exhaust System<\/p>\n

vi) Tyres
\uf0b7  Correct size for the vehicle.
* Rejected \u2013 the tyres shall not touch the body.
\uf0b7  No cracking, bulging or tear in the fabric which is more than 25mm longer or 10% of
tread width.
\uf0b7  Tread more than 1.6mm.
\uf0b7  Fixed to the vehicle firmly.
\uf0b7  Correctly inflated.
\uf0b7  No fluid leakage including water, oil, or fuel.
\uf0b7  Not containing a large amount of rubbish.
\uf0b7  No excessive noise or vibration, and mechanisms functioning correctly.
\uf0b7  No corrosion to any significant parts (if corrosion present this must be painted e.g.
painting with chassis black (paster)).
\uf0b7  No excessive deterioration or damage to the belts.
\uf0b7  No fluid leakage from or sulphation of the battery.
\uf0b7  All wiring and cables to be properly fixed.
viii) Instrumentation
\uf0b7  Displayed mileage must be the actual traveled.
\uf0b7  All functioning correctly.
\uf0b7  Main bulbs working (such as warning lamps and odometer display).
\uf0b7  No warning lamps to remain on after the engine is started.<\/p>\n

ix) Accessory (such as Air condition, Power window, Horn, etc\uff09
\uf0b7  All functioning correctly.<\/p>\n

x)Lighting<\/p>\n

xi) Reflectors
\uf0b7  Rear reflectors need to be colored red.
\uf0b7  Front or middle reflectors need to be colored in orange.
\uf0b7  Securely attached.
xii) Mirrors
\uf0b7  To be able to retracted backwards.
\uf0b7  If able to be stowed; operating correctly.
\uf0b7  Securely attached.
xiii) Wipers
\uf0b7  Function correctly in accordance with switch operation.
\uf0b7  No excessive corrosion (if corrosion present this must be painted e.g. painting with
chassis black (paster)).
\uf0b7  Rubber blade functioning correctly.
* Rejected \u2013 deterioration of rubber blade.
xiv) Glazing
\uf0b7  No crack longer than 15cm in the front windscreen.
\uf0b7  No crack longer than 2cm or \u201cstar\u201d damage diameter greater than 1.5cm immediately
in the drivers line of vision.
\uf0b7  The glass of the windscreen, driver\u2019s window and front passengers window will be of
clear glass (except for original manufacturers color).
* Rejected \u2013 any tinted films and stickers.
\uf0b7  Marked with appropriate safety standards (such as JIS).<\/p>\n

For more information please visit JEVIC website<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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