U p to this they could test 90 days prior to the due date. But from today, they can pick their own time in advance. The new arrangements could give respite to owners of cars approaching the year-old mark. If they test their cars more than 90 days before the due NCT date they will get a two-year certificate.
If they don't, they will get one year as cars over 10 years old have to be tested annually. For the first time too, owners will get the mileage of their car — and up to three previous recordings — printed on their NCT certificate.
This is part of an attempt to thwart the practice of 'clocking' where mileage is turned back by unscrupulous sellers to enhance the value of the car. The problem was caused by a computer error, which arose when the expiry dates for test certificates were extended in because of the Covid pandemic.
For more information please click here FAQ. The NCT service is deemed an essential service and customers travelling for scheduled appointments are exempt from the travel restrictions. Re-tests must be conducted within 30 days of the initial test or a full test will need to be conducted again. To enable the re-opening of centres the NCTS has put detailed measures in place, in each test centre, to mitigate against the spread of COVID19 and to protect both customers and staff, more information on what you should expect are outlined below and in our FAQ.
We ask for customers to adhere to the protocols in place and to assist us in ensuring no transmission of the virus, failure to adhere to these protocols may result in the rescheduling of your test. NCTS has now updated the new test due date for all vehicles that qualified for the 4 month extension as announced by the Minister.
Customers are encouraged to check their NCT test due date. The extension of NCT due dates applies only to vehicles with a test due date of 28 March or later. Please note, vehicles first registered on or after 1 August are not eligible for the 4-month extension. More information on your NCT Certificate validity can be found here. D which can be found at the top of your NCT Booking letter and is only required if you are cancelling or rearranging an appointment or date of first registration of the vehicle which can be found on your vehicle registration book, registration certificate or licensing certificate.
Cars that have been off the road or have not been taxed for over 3 months it will be necessary for the owner of the vehicle to contact NCTS directly themselves. If you are unable to obtain an appointment at your chosen Test Centre then simply contact our call centre on NCTS will do their best to accommodate you with a time and date that is convenient for you. The NCT Regulations allow that a car may be tested up to 90 days in advance of the test due date without affecting the expiry date of the certificate issued.
This system is in place to ensure all owners have sufficient time to have their vehicles successfully tested before the current certificate expires. Re-tests, which do not require the use of test equipment, will be free. Free re-tests cover items, for example, a visual inspection to check that faulty windscreen wipers have been replaced.
The prepayment system uses pre-authorisation. There are 48 NCT Centres located throughout Ireland established solely for the purposes of car testing, click here for the full list of NCT test centres.
They are completely independent of the garage and motor trade. Individual motorists whose cars are eligible for testing may choose a centre that is nearest to them or any of the 47 centres. You can get a full list of the opening and closing times for each of the NCT centres by clicking here and choosing the relevant centre. Please be advised that the opening and closing times may vary from centre to centre as each centre has different shifts and lunch times in operation. If you are required to return to the test centre to have a visual inspection i.
No Appointment required as test lane equipment is not utilised, we would recommend that you confirm the opening and closing times with the centre before leaving. Please note that opening hours provided here do not take account of break times which can occur between the hours of and and on Fridays between and A centre may be closed for a period of about 15 minutes where a shift change operates and typically this can occur between and If you require clarification on opening times, please call our contact centre on If the above items are not taken care of, NCTS may be unable to test your vehicle.
To ensure you don't miss your appointment, we recommend that you plan to arrive 10 minutes early or you may have to re-book for another day and pay a cancellation fee. Download a copy of the NCT information leaflet on preparing for your NCT paying special attention to the condition of the headlight alignment, exhaust emissions and brake performance. The Road Safety Authority have produced a number of basic car check safety videos to help you ensure your car is in a roadworthy condition at all times, you can view these videos by clicking here.
More information on these new changes can be found here FAQ. Minor Result Should a customer receive this result, the vehicle has passed the test with minor faults recorded. The customer is required to have these faults repaired. The vehicle owner will have 30 days in order to have the item repaired and returned to the centre for re-inspection. An NCT Certificate will not be issued until the vehicle is returned for inspection.
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Also, you should find out the correct pressure that your specific tyres should be inflated to. If there are any issues with your tyres you should get them replaced. In , the biggest reason for failure was issues with the front suspension. If you are not comfortable checking the suspension, bring it to a mechanic.
And last but not least our our on "how to prepare for the NCT" list is documentation. It is very important that you bring the specified documentation with you on the day of the test. You need to bring: the original Vehicle Registration Certificate for the vehicle and the valid NCT cert if applicable.
They also require documentation identifying the name and address of the owner of the vehicle, which has to be original documents and cannot be more than 6 months old. They will also require proof of your PPSN and proof of identity in the form of a driving licence or passport.
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