Sample Pre-Purchase Inspection Report

Inspection overview

A sound, well-optioned example that presents well and shows no evidence of prior collision repair. Two items should factor into your offer: rear tires near their wear limit and a minor valve-cover oil seepage. Nothing observed indicates an immediate safety hazard. Addressing the noted items and negotiating accordingly is reasonable.

Vehicle details

Year / Make / Model: 2019 Chevrolet Corvette
Trim: Stingray (demo)
VIN: 1G1YY0000K0000000 (fictional)
Odometer: 28,450 mi (demo)
Location type: Private seller
Inspection date: Demonstration

Immediate safety concerns

None observed at the time of inspection.

Major findings

Priority

Rear tires near wear limit

Both rear tires measured ~3/32". Serviceable now but replacement should be budgeted soon; date codes indicate ~5-year-old tires.

$500–$900

Moderate findings

Moderate

Valve-cover oil seepage (driver side)

Light seepage observed; no active dripping or low-oil condition. Monitor; reseal if it progresses.

$250–$600

Moderate

Front bumper stone chips & light curb rash on one wheel

Cosmetic only; noted for negotiation. No structural concern.

$150–$400

Maintenance observations

Note

Brake fluid slightly dark

Due for a flush based on appearance; inexpensive routine service.

$100–$180

Note

Cabin air filter dirty

Minor; owner-serviceable item.

$20–$60

Tire & brake measurements

Front tires: 6/32" & 6/32"
Rear tires: 3/32" & 3/32"
Front brakes (pad): ~7 mm
Rear brakes (pad): ~6 mm
Rotors: Within service limits
Tire age (approx.): ~5 years

Visible leaks & fluids

Moderate

Minor valve-cover seepage

As noted above. Coolant, transmission and power-steering: no visible leaks; fluid levels and condition acceptable.

Body & paint observations

Paint-depth spot checks were consistent across panels; no evidence of prior collision repair or repaint observed. Panel gaps uniform. Glass free of cracks; minor rock chip on windshield outside the driver’s line of sight.

Road-test observations

Cold start normal. Idle steady. Transmission shifted cleanly through the range under light and moderate load. No abnormal noises, vibration, or pulling. Brakes firm and straight. Climate control functioned in all modes. (Road test performed with seller permission in this demonstration.)

Underbody review & limitations

Underbody inspected to the extent safely and physically possible at the location. A full lift inspection was not performed. Undercarriage visible areas showed no structural damage, active leaks, or crash residue. A partner-facility lift can be arranged for a deeper underbody inspection at additional charge.

Photographic findings

Rear tire tread depth

Valve-cover seepage

Front bumper chips

Wheel curb rash

Odometer

VIN plate

Your real report includes clear photographs of every meaningful finding.

Estimated repair-cost ranges & negotiation considerations

Priority + moderate items total roughly $900–$1,900 in the near term (rear tires being the main driver). These are reasonable, documented points to raise with the seller. None are deal-breakers on their own for a vehicle that otherwise presents well.

Inspection limitations

This inspection is a professional opinion of the vehicle’s observable condition at the time of inspection. It is visual and non-invasive unless expressly stated; components are not disassembled. Hidden, intermittent, or future failures may not be detectable. Seller access and location can limit what is possible. A pre-purchase inspection is not a warranty or guarantee, and the buyer retains the final purchasing decision.

Inspector

Faheb Brown — Founder & Lead Technician, AutoClarity. 11+ years of hands-on automotive experience. Every Las Vegas inspection currently performed personally by the founder.