unroadworthy
Fails vehicle inspection
Unroadworthy describes a vehicle that fails to meet safety or legal standards for use on public roads: The inspector declared the car unroadworthy due to faulty brakes.
Bald tires, broken lights, or structural damage can all render a vehicle unroadworthy.
The term appears most often in British and Australian English, where roadworthiness certificates are required.
Likely to cause harm
- dangerousApt to cause harm
- hazardousLikely to cause injury
- defectiveHaving inherent faults
- neglectedNot given proper attention
decrepit · dilapidated · rusted · worn · junker · clunker · beater · jalopy
Worn-down wheel rubber
- brake failureLoss of deceleration ability
- cracked windshieldAutomotive glass with fissures
- exhaust leakBreach in emission system
- wheel bearingAxle-mounted rotation enabler
Seize by authority
- fineAcceptable in quality
- penaltyPunishment for wrongdoing
- towPull something behind
- scrapyardSalvage lot for vehicles
write-off · deregistration · citation · ticket · seizure · crusher · salvage · disposal
Formal recording of participation
- certificateFormal written attestation
- complianceAdhering to requirements
- mechanicVehicle maintenance professional
- assessmentFormal evaluation of worth
pink slip · examiner · rejection · retest · condemnation · advisory
unsafe
Likely to cause harm
neglected · decrepit · dilapidated · rusted · worn · junker · clunker · beater · jalopy · rattletrap
bald tires
Worn-down wheel rubber
- brake failureLoss of deceleration ability
- cracked windshieldAutomotive glass with fissures
- exhaust leakBreach in emission system
impound
Seize by authority
scrapyard · write-off · deregistration · citation · ticket · seizure · crusher · salvage · disposal · junkyard
registration
Formal recording of participation
- certificateFormal written attestation
- complianceAdhering to requirements
- mechanicVehicle maintenance professional
assessment · pink slip · examiner · rejection · retest · condemnation · advisory
unroadworthyroadworthy
Safe to drive legally
street-legal · roadable · serviceable · well-maintained · safe
road, worthy, unworthy, worthiness, roadworthy, unworthily, roadworthiness, unworthier