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Missouri Vehicle Safety Inspection

If you were ever courious about what is actually checked during a safety inspection you have come to the right place. The State Safety Inspection process is directed by the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Thier goal is simple, make sure vehicles are safe to reduce the number of fatal car crashes in Missouri. When you think of it like that, it makes sense, and it's not just a hassle anymore.

So if you are just curious or want to prepare you vehicle for the inspection check out the list below.

DRIVE VEHICLE FOR BRAKE PERFORMANCE

INTERIOR OF VEHICLE
  Steering Wheel Bind and Play
  Brake Pedal and Power
  Brake Reserve
  Brake Warning Light
  Windshield Wiper Operation
  Mirrors
  Seat Belts - 1965 & Later
    (Passenger Vehicles)
  Seat Belts - 1971 & Later
    (Pickup Trucks)
  Horn
  High Beam Indicator
  Glazing (Glass)

OUTSIDE OF VEHICLE
  Wiper Blade Condition
  Rear Lights
  Signal & Brake Lights
  Reflectors
  Gas Filler Cap
  Inlet Restrictor - 1981 & Later
  Front Lights

BUMPERS
Maximum Bumper Heights
                             Front   Rear
Passenger
Vehicles ................ 22 in. 22 in.
  Commercial Motor Vehicles
  Determined By Gross Vehicle
  Weight Rating (GVWR)
4,500 lbs.
and under ............. 24 in. 26 in.
4,501 lbs. through
7,500 lbs. .............. 27 in. 29 in.
7,501 lbs. through
9,000 lbs. .............. 28 in. 30 in.

UNDER HOOD
  Master Cylinder Unit
  Power Steering Unit
  Upper Control Arms
  Steering Components (tie rods,
  steering box, strut mounting)

AIR POLLUTION DEVICES
  P.C.V. System
  Air Injection
  T.A.C. System
  Spark Control
  Exhaust Gas Recirculation
  Oxygen Sensor
  Evaporative Emissions System
  Catalytic Converter

Raise Vehicle With Ball Joints In “LOADED” Position

START ENGINE
  Exhaust System and
  Catalytic Converter(s)
  Tires and Wheels
  Wheel Bearings
  Brake Lines & Hoses
  Fuel System
  Spring/Torsion Bar
  Shock Absorbers
  Front Wheel/King Pin Play
  Tie Rod Ends
  Idler Arm
  Pitman Arm
  Stabilizer Links
  Lower Control Arms
  Wear Indicator Type
  Ball Joints

Remove Wheel And Inspect Brake Components

Re-hoist Vehicle With Ball Joint in "UNLOADED" Position To Inspect Standard Ball Joints

Inspect McPherson
Struts with ball joints unloaded

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Inspection and Testing Fees

Inspection and emissions testing fees are regulated for all Missouri Safety Inspection and Emissions Testing facilities, they are not to exceed the following:

Safety Inspection and Emissions Testing Prices

Printable pdf checklist and information

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Safety Inspection Checklist

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