Inspection Questions (Classic car material)

But according to the update sheet sent out by the state the car should not pass the State Inspection without anything that was on the car from the factory The 5000 rule doesn’t apply to collectible or classic registered cars

(d) Visual inspection of emission control system. Vehicles registered in counties where there is not an emission inspection program under Chapter 177 (relating to emission inspection program), shall be checked visually for the presence of emission control components. These components may be original vehicle equipment or an equivalent aftermarket replacement component meeting the same standards. In addition to the exceptions under § 175.4 (relating to vehicles required to be inspected), this subsection does not apply to vehicles registered as collectible or classic motor vehicles as defined in 75 Pa.C.S. § 102 (relating to definitions).

(1) The visual inspection shall be performed through direct observation or through indirect observation, using a mirror or other visual aid.

(2) Provided that the make and model year of the vehicle would have originally been equipped with the device, reject if one or more of the following apply:

 (i)   The catalytic converter has been removed, disconnected or is the wrong type for the certified vehicle configuration. 

 (ii)   Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve has been removed, disconnected or is the wrong type for the certified vehicle configuration. 

 (iii)   Positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve has been removed, disconnected or is the wrong type for the certified vehicle configuration. 

 (iv)   Fuel inlet restrictor has been removed, disconnected or is the wrong type for the certified vehicle configuration. 

 (v)   Air pump has been removed, disconnected or is the wrong type for the certified vehicle configuration. 

 (vi)   Evaporative control system components have been removed, disconnected or are the wrong type for the certified vehicle configuration. 

(e) Beneath the vehicle inspection. A beneath the vehicle inspection shall be performed as follows:

(1) Inspect the tires and wheels and reject if one or more of the following apply: