Japan Export Vehicle Inspection Center Co Ltd (JEVIC) is pleased to announce used vehicle inspection services for second hand motor vehicles have been extended to also include vehicles originating in Singapore, South Africa and United Kingdom for Kenya effective 15th December 2008.

All used motor vehicles being exported from Dubai, Japan, Singapore, South Africa and United Kingdom are subject to inspection in accordance with KS 15:15: 2000: Kenya Standard code of practice for inspection of Road Vehicles. The notable requirements of this standard are: a) All imported vehicles shall be Right Hand Drive b) All used or second hand motor vehicles shall be less than eight (8) years old from the year of first registration. The difference between the date of first registration and the date of manufacture should not be more than 1 year. c) All used or second hand motor vehicles shall be accompanied with a Certificate of Roadworthiness issued by the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) authorized inspection agent, JEVIC.

ANNOUNCEMENTS AND GENERAL INFORMATION JAPAN AND DUBAI - Booking procedures, inspection fees, issuance of certificates and general announcement, please visit: www.jevic.co.jp

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