[Big Dave]

The EPA tried something like this in Northwest Indiana in the mid-90s.

Cars over seven years old couldn't pass the tests without thousands in repairs - often more than the car was worth. Poorer people couldn't afford to get licenses.

People were bribing/intimidating test personnel. People were bribing BMV clerks for licenses despite their car couldn't pass the tests.

Finally people simply drove without proper registration. Cops in Gary wouldn't stop a car for no license.

The government finally gave up on that bad idea. As a result, we'll never see another "Inspection and Maintenance" program in Indiana.