PA Inspection Basics

The steering gear box can't be loose on the frame and the steering cannot be constrained or limited. When you steer, the wheels should respond appropriately.

The car's ball joint movement can't exceed the manufacturer's specifications, along with shock absorbers that do not leak or broken mounting bolts

The brakes' hydraulic hose, wheel cylinder and caliper shouldn't leak or show mechanical damage. The inspector will also check the size of the drum and disc thickness

Two adjacent tire treads can't have less than 2/32 inches of tread left. 

Every lamp and switch in your car needs to turn on and off. Headlamps have to have a low beam and a high beam

The defrosters and wipers have to be in working condition. Wipers should be able to remove both snow and water

All parts of your car's fuel system have to be leak proof and safely fastened to the vehicle

The car's exhaust system shouldn't allow any gases to be released into the vehicle and should have a muffler that adequately suppresses excessive noise.

While your car is required to have a horn in good operating condition, only emergency vehicles can have sirens.

Fenders, hood and hood latches, and doors that open and close securely. Chassis: without cracks, missing parts or any damage along with flooring and bumpers.