New Jersey State Motor Vehicle Inspection

Member Joined : 21 Aug 2008 Posts : 66 Location : AC

I live in South Jersey, and I just bought my 07 Mustang GT in PA, and I'm going to have to get it inspected in NJ, so my question is :

Will I definitely fail state inspection for failure to attach a front license plate to my vehicle?

I know that you are required by New Jersey Title 39 Motor Vehicle Law to have a front tag attached, but I'm only concerned with passing inspection, and not with the Title 39 equipment violation.

Also, if there is a chance that I may fail state inspection, does anybody know of any shops in South Jersey where I could get passed for cheap with no front tag ?
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Subject: Re: New Jersey State Motor Vehicle Inspection Fri Aug 22, 2008 1:23 am

Yeah, you'll fail for no front plate. I know quite a few people who have been failing for stupid stuff lately, they seem to be coming down hard on inspections.
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Subject: Re: New Jersey State Motor Vehicle Inspection Fri Aug 22, 2008 7:00 am

You'll definitely fail. A friend of mine didn't listen to me and know she has to go back again without tint, with a plate and brakes. I always check tires too because they can fail you if your tread is considerably worn.

They've been sticklers about inspection over the past two years or so. I'm not sure about South Jersey but I know a lot of shops in the Monmouth County area are not handling inspections anymore.

Good luck!

Subject: Re: New Jersey State Motor Vehicle Inspection Sat Aug 23, 2008 8:29 pm

no you wont fail.its just a advisory now
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Member Joined : 21 Aug 2008 Posts : 66 Location : AC

are you sure about that ?

cause if so, then i'd rather just go through state rather than pay $$$ for a private inspec
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Subject: Re: New Jersey State Motor Vehicle Inspection Sun Aug 24, 2008 1:37 am

If you fail at the state, you have to go back to the state. Keep that in mind...
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Member Joined : 21 Aug 2008 Posts : 66 Location : AC

i'm assuming that Chad knows what he's talking about since he's an inspector
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Subject: Re: New Jersey State Motor Vehicle Inspection Sun Aug 24, 2008 9:07 am

if your concerned about failing for no front plate then hit up mossmustang.com and invest the couple of bucks to get the front plate relocation kit
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Subject: Re: New Jersey State Motor Vehicle Inspection Thu Aug 28, 2008 6:20 am

A few guys on mustang forums fabbed a license plate bracket for those who don't have/want drilled holes or the 2nd plate - i'd buy one and keep it for inspection use only... the rest of the year, keep it in the closet... lol

Subject: Re: New Jersey State Motor Vehicle Inspection Thu Aug 28, 2008 12:42 pm

ROFL an advisory? Id bet you $100,000,000,000,000,000 not only will he definitley fail, but he'll get pulled over constantly as well.

But anyway, on the constructive side of things, there was a guy on ebay that sold license plate brackets that attach under the bumper and leave no holes. it clamps back there.
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Subject: Re: New Jersey State Motor Vehicle Inspection Thu Aug 28, 2008 2:19 pm

You can bet your ass that if NJ gives you 2 plates, you had better put both on, advisory or not.
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Subject: Re: New Jersey State Motor Vehicle Inspection Thu Aug 28, 2008 4:14 pm

but for inspection purposes it is an advisory.
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Member Joined : 21 Aug 2008 Posts : 66 Location : AC

thanks for the advice and the warnings guys, but yeah, i'm only worried about passing inspection, i don't care if i'm pulled over or not
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07 Mustang GT Torch Red
5 spd Roush short throw
SLP SS cat back
3.55 gears

03 Mustang Coupe
Auto

Subject: Re: New Jersey State Motor Vehicle Inspection Thu Aug 28, 2008 6:31 pm

i dont know why your car wouldnt pass.looks like there is nothing wrong with it by the pic
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Subject: Re: New Jersey State Motor Vehicle Inspection Thu Aug 28, 2008 7:03 pm

All repeat after me...

YOU NEED A FRONT PLATE IN ORDER TO PASS INSPECTION IN NEW JERSEY!

All together now...

YOU NEED A FRONT PLATE IN ORDER TO PASS INSPECTION IN NEW JERSEY!

One more time...

YOU NEED A FRONT PLATE IN ORDER TO PASS INSPECTION IN NEW JERSEY!
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Subject: Re: New Jersey State Motor Vehicle Inspection Thu Aug 28, 2008 7:36 pm

Good one Mrgordy rofl

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Subject: Re: New Jersey State Motor Vehicle Inspection Thu Aug 28, 2008 10:40 pm

no you dont i work there.trust me i would no..u would not know
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Subject: Re: New Jersey State Motor Vehicle Inspection Thu Aug 28, 2008 10:44 pm

the only way you fail is if u do not have either plates.U CAN HAVE FRONT PLATE MISSING
ITS JUST A ADVISORY
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Subject: Re: New Jersey State Motor Vehicle Inspection Fri Aug 29, 2008 12:44 pm

thats definitley news to me but i believe u. well if you work at one, tell him which one so u can pass em, lol. how do u feel about no cats? j/k
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Follow Neil....he's the leader.

Subject: Re: New Jersey State Motor Vehicle Inspection Fri Aug 29, 2008 6:29 pm

Could it be that the closer you live to the city (pollution), the stricter the rules?
Now that I only have 2 cats instead of 4, I dare not go to a state facility Neutral

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