Can a Car Pass Annual Inspection After Removing the Catalytic Converter?
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A damaged catalytic converter affects exhaust emissions; during the annual inspection, if the exhaust emissions fail to meet standards, the vehicle will not pass the inspection. Below are the specific details about vehicle annual inspections: 1. Meaning of Annual Inspection: Vehicle annual inspection refers to a mandatory test for all vehicles that have obtained official license plates and registration certificates. It is equivalent to an annual "health check" for the vehicle according to the "Technical Conditions for Motor Vehicle Operation Safety." 2. Exemption Policy: Non-commercial small private passenger vehicles with 7 seats or fewer (including 7 seats) are exempt from on-site inspections for the first 6 years. However, the owner must still have the exhaust emissions tested within the specified period (usually every 2 years). After passing the emissions test, the owner must apply for an inspection compliance label at the vehicle management office, motor vehicle registration service station, or traffic police substation and affix it to the upper right corner of the front windshield. 3. Scope of the Exemption Policy: The 6-year exemption policy for non-commercial passenger vehicles has been in effect since September 1, 2014. Vehicles registered after September 1, 2012, are eligible for two exemptions; vehicles registered between September 1, 2010, and August 31, 2012, are eligible for one exemption; vehicles registered before August 31, 2010, must still undergo annual inspections according to the original regulations.
