There is no fixed mandatory scrapping age for sedans, provided certain conditions are met; however, exceptions exist for specific vehicle types.
Current Policy on Mandatory Scrapping for Sedans
Non-commercial sedans (such as family-use 5-seater sedans or 7-seater SUVs) do not have a fixed mandatory scrapping age, but they must comply with the following requirements:
1. Mileage-based guidance: Once a vehicle reaches 600,000 kilometers, the state recommends scrapping it (though this is not mandatory).
2. Annual inspection requirements: Vehicles older than 15 years must undergo inspection every six months; if a vehicle fails three consecutive inspections (e.g., due to emissions or safety issues), it must be scrapped.
3. Other mandatory scenarios: Vehicles must be scrapped if they have irreparable excessive emissions, repair costs exceeding 80% of the vehicle's value, or severe damage to core components such as the engine.
Exceptions to Mandatory Scrapping Rules
Certain vehicle types have specific mandatory scrapping timeframes:
1. Commercial vehicles: Taxis (8 years), buses (13 years), hazardous material transport vehicles (10 years), and driver training vehicles/school buses (15 years); these must be scrapped upon reaching the limit.
2. Special policies for pickup trucks: Pilot programs in regions like Hebei and Yunnan have lifted the 15-year scrapping limit, retaining only the 600,000-kilometer scrapping recommendation (aligning them with private passenger cars).
Note: All vehicles must undergo timely annual inspections and pass them to remain roadworthy; new regulations for 2025 impose stricter scrapping requirements for vehicles that fail inspection.