Is my car emissions exempt?
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katmando911
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You may have to get a special registration/plates to indicate that it is a historical vehicle as well.
tims 86
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15 years in pa is a classic,, but you need to send in some paperwork and get it approved. then you are emmisions excluded not exempt.. exempt means a visual inspection of equipment and excluded means they dont even look. exempt you still pay for a sticker also...just made mine a classic and love it so far
It all depends on the state. In IL, anything 1996 and newer must test, as that was when OBD II was mandated.
Depends on the state, which you did not mention .
Here in MA, all Pre-OBD2 cars are exempt, so my car does not need to be tested, however it does not yet qualify as a "classic" yet in MA. (25 years)
However, doesn't mean you can ditch the cats and make a fog machine
Here in MA, all Pre-OBD2 cars are exempt, so my car does not need to be tested, however it does not yet qualify as a "classic" yet in MA. (25 years)
However, doesn't mean you can ditch the cats and make a fog machine
Flavadave4
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Here in NY pre OBD2 cars are exempt from the emissions testing, but anything that came from the factory with smog equipment is supposed to retain it to legally pass the visual inpection for emissions control. We all know that doesn't happen though...
Same here, but my guy never even pops the hood. Show up with a fairly clean Mustang and most guys just let it slide.
03ghoststang
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and then we have california where we get screwed and they stopped that a while back anything after '76 wont qualify 
Flavadave4
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Same here, last year the guys all stop what they were working on to come over and talk. THey ask me if everything is ready to go, I say yes...they scan my registration sticker, print the inspection sticker and I am on my way
ID89GT
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87_LX_5.0
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Directly from PennDot's website:
"6. Inspection
Classic and collectible vehicles are subject to vehicle safety inspection annually. Antique vehicles operated exclusively between sunrise and sunset are exempt from the normal lighting requirements of the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code, but must have their original lighting equipment. Antique vehicles are not subject to the
annual vehicle safety inspection. Antique, classic and collectible vehicles are not subject to emissions inspection."
A classic vehicle in PA is 15 years. Antique is 25 years.
"6. Inspection
Classic and collectible vehicles are subject to vehicle safety inspection annually. Antique vehicles operated exclusively between sunrise and sunset are exempt from the normal lighting requirements of the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code, but must have their original lighting equipment. Antique vehicles are not subject to the
annual vehicle safety inspection. Antique, classic and collectible vehicles are not subject to emissions inspection."
A classic vehicle in PA is 15 years. Antique is 25 years.
Indiana doesn't care if you even have exhaust...or cats...or smog... Or probably even doors and wheel.
87_LX_5.0
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As you stand right now with regular plates and no cats you will not be able to "legally" pass an inspection in PA. Depending on your county you either have to pass a visual emission screen or an actual emission test. Typically the actual tests are conducted in more urban counties.
tims 86
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the only bad thing about classics is the mileage restriction. only supposed to drive one day a week or special events.. but i only drive it in nice days and no one has bothered me yet
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