OVERVIEW

DOTC/LTO proposed the use of MVUC fund in 2005 for the MVIC Program. LTO will be implementing the MVIS program by phase starting 2007.

January 2010, 4 MVICs will be fully operational.

Region 1,2,6,10 and 12 are undergoing building construction of MVIC.

Region 5,8,9,CAR and CARAGA are acquiring lots for MVIC.

OBJECTIVES

To provide a systematic, reliable and effective testing of motor vehicles through computerization and automation for compliance to safety and emission requirements;
To comply with existing motor vehicle standards, provision of national laws and international agreements; To ensure standards; compliance to safety and emission

To integrate all motor vehicle inspection reports into a central motor vehicle database.

ADVANTAGES
Prevents/minimize air pollution Eliminates not roadworthy MVs Reduces traffic maintenance accidents due to improper

Eliminates illegally modified MVs Improves fuel consumption check/maintenance by appropriate

VEHICLE SAFETY INSPECTION TEST

ABOVE CARRIAGE ITEMS

To check vehicle safety lightings, seatbelts, etc.) (e. g.

For security measures, the inspector is required to log in before every test. The inspector enters a username and a personal identification number (PIN) into the computer. At this stage, vehicle information and specification are entered into the computer panel.

Manual Input (keyboard) or electronic read (barcode scanner)

ABOVE CARRIAGE ITEMS

1. Identity/Construction 2. Engine 3. Front Parking/Clearance Light 4. Head Lights 5. Front Signal Lights 6. Windshield/Window Glass 7. Wiper/Washer 8. Horn 9. Rear Light Signals 10. Rear Parking/Clearance Lights 11. Brake Lights 12. Back up Lights 13. Number Plates 14. Number Plate Lights 15. Hazard Lights 16. Reflectors

17. Floor Board 18. Interior Lights/Top Lights 19. Seat Belts 20. Door/Hinges 21. Rear View/Side Mirror 22. Panel Gauges/Speedometer 23. Brake System/Parking Brake 24. Clutch System 25. Steering 26. Drivers/Passengers Seat 27. Tires/Wheels 28. Wheel Bolts/Nuts 29. Fuel Tank/Fuel Tank Cap 30. Body Appearance Indicator 31. Early Warning Device 32. Others

 SIDESLIP TEST
To check the safety of the vehicle movement
At this stage, the inspection is fully automated.

The sideslip tester measured the vehicles front wheel alignment of toe-in and toe-out.
Passed/failed judgments are determined and the data is transferred to the database.

 SUSPENSION TEST
To check the driver/passenger comfortability
This test measures the effectiveness of the shock absorbers on each wheel of the vehicle, checking the absolute damping levels and comparing the relative damping balance between the left and right side of each axle.

 BRAKE TEST
To check vehicle safety control
At this stage, the inspection is fully automated. This test measures the braking forces of the left and right wheels for both front and rear axle of the vehicle.

The result of inspection is determined and the data is transferred to the database.

 SPEEDOMETER TEST
To check exact speed of the vehicle
This test measures the actual speed of the vehicle and checks the accuracy of vehicles speedometer reading.
The result of inspection is determined and the data is transferred to the database.

 SMOKE EMISSION TEST

To check if vehicle exhaust emission complied with the standards set out in Philippine Clean Air Act
DIESEL-FED MV OPACIMETER

(Compression Ignition Engine)

INSPECTION PROCEDURE: This test is a smoke opacity measurement for in-use motor vehicle equipped with compression-ignition (diesel) engine using the free-acceleration method. The exhaust system shall not have any leaks. The motor vehicle-gear change control in the neutral position with the hand brake engaged. Results are transferred to database after inspection is completed. GASOLINE-FED MV GAS ANALYZER

(Spark Ignition Engine)

INSPECTION PROCEDURE: The test procedure is for the determination of the concentration of Carbon Monoxide (CO) and Hydrocarbon (HC) emission from in-use motor vehicles equipped with spark ignition engine running at idle speed. At this stage, the motor vehicle gear-change control is in the neutral position with the hand brake engaged.

 HEADLIGHT TEST
To check if vehicle is suitable for night driving

The automated headlight tester measures the luminous intensity and the photometric axis or optical axis deviation of the vehicles headlight.
The result of inspection is determined and data is transferred to the database.

 UNDER CARRIAGE ITEMS

To check vehicle safety (e.g.
leakage, ball joints . . .)

At this stage, all items for inspection are visually checked. The inspector receives instruction from the process indicator. Passed/failed items are determined and data is transferred to the database.

UNDER CARRIAGE ITEMS

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Radiator Engine Bracket/Mounting Engine Oil Leakage Transmission Oil Leakage Steering Ball Joints Steering Linkage/Gear Box Mount 7. Steering Idler/Sector Shaft 8. Front Shackle Eyes/Pins/Bushes 9. Stabilizer/Bushes 10. King Pins and Bearings 11. Front Suspension Joints/Bushes 12. Rear Suspension Joints/Bushes 13. Rear Linkages 14. Brake Hoses/Pipes/Cylinders

15. Fuel Hoses/Pipes 16. Spring U Bolts/Nuts 17. Spring Clips 18. Shock Absorbers 19. Rear Shackle Eyes/Pins/Bushes 20. Drive Shaft Bolts/Nuts 21. Differential Oil Leakage 22. Propeller Shaft Couplings 23. Exhaust Pipe and Silencer 24. Chassis Frame 25. Chassis Cross Member 26. Body Floor Board 27. Power Steering 28. Parking Brake Wire 29. Others

On completion of all stages of inspection, the results are transferred to main system control computer database. All computer systems are equipped with a communication interface for transfer of test results in all stages of inspection to main system control computer, for on-line and real-time authentication and validation of test results with LTO-IT System. A Certificate of MVIS Compliance (CMVISC) shall be issued to all motor vehicles that passed the inspection process. A Motor Vehicle Inspection System Report (MVISR) shall be issued to all mv that failed the inspection process.