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Originally Posted by Paul Huryk
Cat inspection is easy - a given.
They need to open the hood to get a visual tamper and I have never been subject to that ever - not even for older cars that would not pull codes if emissions parts are removed (like my 84). Never seen any cars at the inspection station with their hoods open.
Maybe I'm special?
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Under the current inspection process there is no visual beyond if the car is equipped with cats that can be seen by the under body camera. The current process is tailpipe/plug in and gas cap check only. Any other visual defect can technically be stopped if the inspector deems it unsafe, but most likely they won't even point it out to you.
Example, my 93 Olds 88. Massive exhaust leak, emissions plugged off, but not showing a code (ok, really the SES light just may not have had a bulb), 4 bald tires on obviously bent wheels, brakes so bad that i can't imagine the guy didn't notice when he pulled it forward, but all they did was check the tailpipe and slap a sticker on it. Scott, Mike, Justin, and a few others had the pleasure of seeing this fine automobile, it looked unsafe from across the parking lot and DMV didn't give the slightest s***