Yeah, it's amazing what the inspectors don't know (or what they think they know). I'm glad for these forums so future importers can educate themselves.

Mine passed after the mechanic saw the proper signals, but I have a list of things that he should have checked and didn't. Each inspector seems to key on one or two things they know they can check easily, but doesn't read the book too closely.

1991 Mitsubishi Pajero XP TD LWB family hauler.