What happens if a vehicle's repair needs exceed its assessed condition based on legal equipment?

When a vehicle's repair needs exceed its assessed condition based on legal equipment, it results in a failure of the inspection. This is due to the fact that vehicles are required to meet certain safety and emission standards to be deemed roadworthy. If the necessary repairs are too extensive and the vehicle cannot be brought up to these standards, it signifies that the vehicle is unsafe for operation on public roads.

The inspection process evaluates whether the vehicle meets all the crucial safety requirements. If it does not, which can be determined through visible mechanical issues or equipment failures, then the vehicle cannot be legally driven until those repairs are completed.

Although there are mechanisms for temporary approval or waivers in specific circumstances, they only apply under clearly defined situations where a vehicle might still be deemed operable under specific conditions. However, if the repairs exceed a certain threshold, the vehicle must fail the inspection outright to ensure safety for all road users.