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Thread: Car with non functional odometer, could it be inspected?

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    Default Car with non functional odometer, could it be inspected?

    Hi all,

    For a car that have a non functional odometer, could the car still passed inspection? This is a early 90's car, if that makes a difference.

    Thanks,

    Alan
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    Yes I did it before with a 92 Buick.

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    I don't think you have to have a working odometer for an inspection.

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    Items of Inspection

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    05.01 Inspect Every Passenger Car For: (Listed in suggested order of inspection)

    * Check for evidence of Financial Responsibility

    1. Horn
    2. Windshield Wipers
    3. Mirror
    4. Steering
    5. Seat Belts
    6. Brakes (system) (Parking - beginning with 1960 models)
    7. Tires
    8. Wheel Assembly
    9. Exhaust System
    10. Exhaust Emission System (beginning with 1968 models)
    11. Beam Indicator (beginning with 1948 models)
    12. Tail Lamps (2); (1) if 1959 model or earlier
    13. Stop Lamps (2); (1) if 1959 model or earlier
    14. License Plate Lamp (1)
    15. Rear Red Reflectors (2)
    16. Turn Signal Lamps (beginning with 1960 models)
    17. Head Lamps (2)
    18. Motor, Serial, or Vehicle Identification Number
    19. 1988 & newer - inspect for window tinting or coating
    20. Gas caps on vehicles 2-24 model years old.

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    Isn't the mileage recorded and reported via carfax? You may pass the inspection, but the lack of mileage change may trigger a red flag in Carfax.

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    Non working odometer should be OK.
    On the track, I am fearless.
    If you were as slow as me, you wouldn't be afraid either.

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    Thanks guys!
    94 Miata R package RPF1 195 RS-R RB FSB FCM Bilstein Ebay Coilover 550/350
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    Its exempt anyway, but if the speedo works, then the inspector will not be able to tell the odo doesn't work.
    Assuming its not digital. :o

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    yeah... inspections cover safety and smog issues. They don't care about mileage..... my jetta's odometer stopped at 185k miles, and it wasn't an issue

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