I found this. The way I read it, whoever buys the vehicle is responsible for getting the inspection done. If they buy it from you knowing this, you should be fine other than the fact you will take a hit on the price you can get for the Jeep.
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Vehicles Purchased from Private Parties
If you've recently purchased a used vehicle from a private seller, you must have the vehicle inspected before you can legally operate and register it*—UNLESS the former owner had the vehicle inspected at some point within the previous 12 months. The North Carolina DMV should have the inspection on file, but it's wise to ask the previous owner for a receipt, too.
Once everything checks out, you won't have to have the vehicle inspected again until it's time for registration renewal.
* If the previous owner hasn't had the vehicle inspected in the last 12 months, you can obtain a temporary permit for 10 days for the purpose of driving the vehicle to the inspection station and to have it registered. The permit is good only for
insured vehicles. Obtain the permit from your
local driver license agency or the NC License & Theft Bureau—visit their
website for more information.
Failed Vehicle Inspections
If your vehicle
fails the safety inspection, you must make the necessary repairs and undergo another inspection."
